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Ali Salloum

Ali Salloum

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Accomplished filmmaker, director, producer, and editor with over 25 years of experience in feature films, television, commercials, live events, and corporate media across the Middle East. Proven expertise in leading creative teams, overseeing production and post-production, and delivering award-winning content for prestigious brands and institutions.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Founder & General Manager

Fast Forward Productions LLC
01.2021 - 04.2025
  • Produced, directed, and edited high-profile projects for entities such as:
  • NPO (National Projects Office) – Union Day 50, 51, 52, 53
  • Federal Authority for Protocol and Strategic Narrative (FAPSN) – G7 Summit video
  • Image Nation Abu Dhabi“Al Eid Eiden”, “Qasr Al Hosn”, TDC
  • Done + Dusted – President’s Cup, Union Day events
  • Evolution Events – COP28, TAWAZUN, HIPA, UAE Food Bank, DPW, etc.
  • People Creative, Breakout Films, DKL Productions, Miles Studios, Filmgates Productions, What If Studios, Electric Films, Twofour54

Senior Post-Production Producer / Senior Editor

twofour54
Abu Dhabi
01.2013 - 01.2021

Film & TV Services, twofour54, Abu Dhabi | 2013 – 2021

  • Lead editor on major national projects, including UAE 47th National Day event (“This is Zayed, This is the UAE”).
  • Edited feature films “Scales” (dir. Shahad Ameen) and “From A to B” (dir. Ali F. Mostafa).
  • Post-Production Supervisor and VFX Supervisor for Iftah Ya Sim Sim (Seasons 1 & 2).
  • Edited documentaries, TV programs, live shows, TVCs, corporate videos, and short films featured at international festivals.

Video Post-Production Supervisor / Senior Editor

twofour54 Intaj
01.2009 - 01.2013

Intaj, twofour54, Abu Dhabi | 2009 – 2013

  • Supervised offline post-production across a wide range of genres.
  • Edited projects nominated in regional film festivals (ADFF, DIFF, Tropfest).

Creative Manager

Q Vision Productions
Kuwait
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Led creative rebranding for RITMO TV (Khaleeji/Indi music channel).

Senior Promo Producer / Promotion Manager

Alrai TV
Kuwait
01.2006 - 12.2008
  • Won awards at Promax Arabia for outstanding scripting and editing.

Senior Promo Producer

Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI)
01.2004 - 12.2006
  • Key team member during the launch of Dubai TV, One TV, Sama Dubai, and Dubai Sports Channel.
  • Promax Arabia winner for creative excellence.

Producer / Director / Editor / 3D Animator

RTI
01.1998 - 12.2003
  • Produced over 50 commercials; led channel branding initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts

Saint Joseph University (IESAV)
09.1994 - 02.1998

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • After Effects
  • Photoshop
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Microsoft Office

Accomplishments

  • Finalist, Happiness Film Award – Best Film, 2018
  • Winner, Digital Studio Awards – Best Editing for “From A to B”, 2015
  • Finalist, Tropfest Arabia, 2012 (Director, “Who Am I”)
  • Winner, Tropfest Arabia – Best Actor, “A Smile”, 2011
  • Winner, Promax Arabia – Best Script (Silver), “Al Ikhtiyar Al Saab”, 2007
  • Winner, Promax Arabia – Best Editing (Silver), “AAKS”, 2006
  • Winner, Future TV Award – Best Student Movie, 1998

Connect

  • Https://alisalloum.ae
  • Https://fastforward.ae
  • Https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5150535/

Languages

Arabic
English
French

Timeline

Founder & General Manager

Fast Forward Productions LLC
01.2021 - 04.2025

Senior Post-Production Producer / Senior Editor

twofour54
01.2013 - 01.2021

Video Post-Production Supervisor / Senior Editor

twofour54 Intaj
01.2009 - 01.2013

Creative Manager

Q Vision Productions
01.2009 - 12.2009

Senior Promo Producer / Promotion Manager

Alrai TV
01.2006 - 12.2008

Senior Promo Producer

Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI)
01.2004 - 12.2006

Producer / Director / Editor / 3D Animator

RTI
01.1998 - 12.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts

Saint Joseph University (IESAV)
09.1994 - 02.1998
Ali Salloum