Filmmaker Co-Founder

Company Description Established in March 2020 in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Hollyoud Ventures is dedicated to advancing the film and entertainment industry across the GCC region. The company brings together experienced, innovation-driven professionals who create new brands through films, shows, stories, and comics. Hollyoud leverages cutting-edge global technologies to organize, elevate, and modernize regional entertainment ecosystems. By investing in resources and international networks, the company delivers high-quality productions and services to audiences in the region. Hollyoud also actively scouts international and regional talent, offering creative professionals opportunities to contribute to diverse productions and events in a growing market. Role Description The Filmmaker will be responsible for developing, directing, and producing film and video content that aligns with Hollyoud Ventures’ creative and strategic vision. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating on concept development, scriptwriting, and storyboarding; overseeing shoots; guiding performers and crew; and ensuring creative consistency from pre-production through post-production. The role involves coordinating with producers, editors, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget, while maintaining high technical and artistic standards. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Manama, with a combination of on-site work for production activities and some work-from-home flexibility for planning, writing, and review tasks. The Filmmaker will also contribute to talent development, participate in regional and international collaborations, and help shape new brands and content formats for the GCC market. Qualifications • Candidates should possess skills in Film Direction and Film Production, with the ability to lead creative vision and manage end-to-end project lifecycles. • Candidates should possess skills in Video Production and Post-Production, including camera operation, visual storytelling, editing workflows, and basic sound and color practices. • Candidates should possess skills in Scriptwriting, including concept development, narrative structure, dialogue, and adaptation of stories to screen. • Relevant qualifications such as a degree or diploma in Film, Media, Communication, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in the film or entertainment industry. • Strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating completed film or video projects, creativity, and technical proficiency. • Ability to collaborate in multicultural teams, manage production timelines, and adapt to changing creative and technical requirements. • Familiarity with industry-standard production and editing tools, knowledge of current film and entertainment trends, and interest in GCC regional content are highly beneficial. • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to inclusive, respectful, and professional work practices.

Relevant qualifications such as a degree or diploma in Film, Media, Communication, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in the film or entertainment industry. Strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating completed film or video projects, creativity, and technical proficiency. Ability to collaborate in multicultural teams, manage production timelines, and adapt to changing creative and technical requirements. Familiarity with industry-standard production and editing tools, knowledge of current film and entertainment trends, and interest in GCC regional content are highly beneficial. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to inclusive, respectful, and professional work practices.

Develop, direct, and produce film and video content aligned with the company’s creative and strategic vision. Collaborate on concept development, scriptwriting, and storyboarding; oversee shoots; guide performers and crew; ensure creative consistency from pre-production through post-production. Coordinate with producers, editors, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget, while maintaining high technical and artistic standards. Contribute to talent development, participate in regional and international collaborations, and help shape new brands and content formats for the GCC market. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Manama with on-site production work and some work-from-home planning, writing, and review tasks.