Hi, I’m Marwan Albakri, an award-winning filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I’ve built a career leading creative teams as a Senior Videographer, documenting Ministry of Culture events and major national projects across Saudi Arabia, and delivering high-quality coverage with a consistent storytelling voice. My background spans directing, videography, editing, and VFX, with brand work for Jarir Bookstore, Apple, Samsung, Huawei, PlayStation, and Microsoft Windows. I began as an intern at J. Walter Thompson Saudi Arabia and contributed to Roya TV’s Al Nazil show, and I’m passionate about turning ideas into cinematic content and collaborating with diverse teams to bring stories to life.

Marwan Albakri

Hi, I’m Marwan Albakri, an award-winning filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I’ve built a career leading creative teams as a Senior Videographer, documenting Ministry of Culture events and major national projects across Saudi Arabia, and delivering high-quality coverage with a consistent storytelling voice. My background spans directing, videography, editing, and VFX, with brand work for Jarir Bookstore, Apple, Samsung, Huawei, PlayStation, and Microsoft Windows. I began as an intern at J. Walter Thompson Saudi Arabia and contributed to Roya TV’s Al Nazil show, and I’m passionate about turning ideas into cinematic content and collaborating with diverse teams to bring stories to life.

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Hi, I’m Marwan Albakri, an award-winning filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I’ve built a career leading creative teams as a Senior Videographer, documenting Ministry of Culture events and major national projects across Saudi Arabia, and delivering high-quality coverage with a consistent storytelling voice.

My background spans directing, videography, editing, and VFX, with brand work for Jarir Bookstore, Apple, Samsung, Huawei, PlayStation, and Microsoft Windows. I began as an intern at J. Walter Thompson Saudi Arabia and contributed to Roya TV’s Al Nazil show, and I’m passionate about turning ideas into cinematic content and collaborating with diverse teams to bring stories to life.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Videographer at SEA ventures Group
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led a team responsible for documenting Ministry of Culture events across various regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ensuring high-quality coverage and consistent storytelling across locations.
Senior Videographer at World Edge
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Led the team overseeing major national projects including Riyadh Season, Gamers8, and Riyadh Transport.
Senior Videographer at Creative Formula
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Managed the Social Development Bank account in Riyadh, overseeing day-to-day communications and coordinating deliverables.
Senior Videographer at MDL Beast
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Filmed the live concert of DJ Kayan.
Video Editor at Al Montage
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Worked as a Video Editor for a diverse portfolio of leading brands, including Jarir Bookstore, Apple, Samsung, Huawei, PlayStation, and Microsoft Windows.
Intern at J. Walter Thompson Saudi Arabia
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Interned with the creative team, contributing to projects for clients including stc, Samsung, Flynas, SNB AlAhli, and Helix, supporting concept development, content creation, and campaign execution.
Editor & Sound Engineer at Roya TV
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Part of the core team managing Al Nazil show, supporting production coordination and overseeing workflows.

Education

VFX in Nuke at Udemy
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Digital Film Making at Middlesex University (SAE Amman)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
VFX in Nuke at Udemy
January 1, 2020 - April 10, 2026
Diploma in Digital Film Making at Middlesex University (SAE Amman)
January 1, 2015 - April 10, 2026
VFX in Nuke at Udemy Online education
January 1, 2020 - May 13, 2026
Diploma in Digital Film Making at Middlesex University (SAE Amman)
January 1, 2015 - May 13, 2026

Qualifications

VFX in Nuke
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Digital Film Making
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Diploma in Digital Film Making
January 1, 2015 - May 13, 2026
VFX in Nuke
January 1, 2020 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Government