Rhys Hopkins
I’m Rhys Hopkins, a producer and director based in Ras Al Khaimah with 15+ years of experience creating documentary, corporate, government, destination and branded content across the UK, UAE and the wider Middle East.
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I’m Rhys Hopkins, a producer and director based in Ras Al Khaimah with 15+ years of experience creating documentary, corporate, government, destination and branded content across the UK, UAE and the wider Middle East. I lead projects end-to-end—from story development and planning through filming, editing and delivery—and I work confidently as a self-shooting director, interviewer, and editor, whether independently or while coordinating crews and talent.
I’m passionate about culture and real-world storytelling, and my work has taken me to more than 40 countries, with contributions to cultural development in the UAE recognized through Golden Visa status. I’m also currently building on my media experience through an MA in International Affairs, and I’m especially interested in live news, documentary and factual storytelling, as well as opportunities where media supports NGO, advocacy, government and international-organisational impact.
- 19 years' experience
- Joined April 2026
Skills· 8
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Government
- Non-Profit Organization
- Professional Services
- Travel & Hospitality
Work experience· 10 roles
Part-time role supporting the Heart of RAK project by capturing and editing polished content packages aligned with strategic emirate objectives to increase digital engagement. Delivered 60 shoots and 30+ edits in the first six months, covering events, interviews, b-roll, news and lifestyle content. Regularly conducts on-camera interviews and develops follow-up questioning, collaborating with the team to shape stories and execute creative concepts.
In this part-time role, I capture and edit content for the Heart of RAK brand, delivering polished content packages aligned with the Emirate’s strategic brand narrative, contributing to increased digital engagement. This includes events, interviews, b-roll, news and day-to-day living. I also work with the team to creatively plan and execute projects.
Part of a technical production crew operating multi-day live studio builds for major international events, including Munich Security Conference, Global Cybersecurity Forum (Riyadh) and ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi). Help build and operate a full TV studio supporting hundreds of live interviews, discussions and programmes with high-profile guests (including heads of state, politicians, diplomats and VIPs), broadcast and streamed to global networks such as BBC, CNN, Sky, Bloomberg, CNA and France 24. Coordinate live studio operations and interview programming for international broadcasters and global stakeholders.
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