I'm Tristam Thomas, an award-winning video director, editor, and CEO/co-founder of Playtime Pictures with 20+ years’ experience creating commercials, branded content, and campaigns for global and regional clients. Based in Dubai, UAE, I blend cinematic storytelling with commercial impact to craft work for lifestyle, luxury, automotive, and hospitality brands. I lead Playtime Pictures, collaborating with local and international partners to deliver high-profile campaigns across digital, TV, and social platforms. My skill set spans writing, directing, and editing, with a track record of delivering multi-platform campaigns that combine cinematic craft with strong commercial results.…

Tristam Thomas

I'm Tristam Thomas, an award-winning video director, editor, and CEO/co-founder of Playtime Pictures with 20+ years’ experience creating commercials, branded content, and campaigns for global and regional clients. Based in Dubai, UAE, I blend cinematic storytelling with commercial impact to craft work for lifestyle, luxury, automotive, and hospitality brands. I lead Playtime Pictures, collaborating with local and international partners to deliver high-profile campaigns across digital, TV, and social platforms. My skill set spans writing, directing, and editing, with a track record of delivering multi-platform campaigns that combine cinematic craft with strong commercial results.…

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I’m Tristam Thomas, an award-winning video director, editor, and CEO/co-founder of Playtime Pictures with 20+ years’ experience creating commercials, branded content, and campaigns for global and regional clients. Based in Dubai, UAE, I blend cinematic storytelling with commercial impact to craft work for lifestyle, luxury, automotive, and hospitality brands.

I lead Playtime Pictures, collaborating with local and international partners to deliver high-profile campaigns across digital, TV, and social platforms. My skill set spans writing, directing, and editing, with a track record of delivering multi-platform campaigns that combine cinematic craft with strong commercial results.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

CEO & Director at Playtime Pictures
June 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote, directed, edited, and delivered multi-platform campaigns for J1’s restaurants; directed, wrote, and edited the IWC Schaffhausen Diwali campaign to highlight festive storytelling; served as online editor for Volkswagen AE 2025 SUV Range campaigns across the full line-up for top-tier digital commercials; edited the Amaal x Mansory partnership launch campaign, including a hero advertisement, a long-form investor event documentary, and a social media video suite. Also serviced UAE clients in 2025 including Atlantis The Royal, Prospace, The Golf Buggy Guy, Handprint Nursery, African Queen, Culinara, and Galleria Mall.
CEO & Director at Playtime Pictures
June 1, 2025 - Present
Lead Playtime Pictures as CEO and co-founder, overseeing development and execution of high-profile branded content, commercials, and campaigns for global and regional clients across lifestyle, luxury, automotive, and hospitality sectors. Wrote, directed, and edited multi-platform campaigns; manages cross-cultural collaboration with UAE/UK/global partners and a growing network of local and international collaborators.

Education

BA (Hons) Film Production at University of the Arts Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
BA (Hons) Film Production at University of the Arts Bournemouth, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
BA (Hons) Film Production at University of the Arts Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Other