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Tareq Abukalam

Dubai South,UAE

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive expertise in television production processes, set design, and artistic direction. Demonstrates strong organisational and planning skills, coupled with proficiency in budgeting and financial management. Adept at problem-solving and decision-making, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining creative visioning. Experienced in live broadcast operations, post-production workflows, and location scouting. Committed to upholding media ethics and delivering high-quality audiovisual content under pressure.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education

Work history

TV Producer / Production Manager

Freelancer
Dubai
01.2005 - 07.2025
  • I have worked as a freelancer in the Media Production field for over 20 years.

Production Manager

Arab Media Group
Dubai
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • As Channel Production Manager MTV Arabia, my responsibilities included:
  • Managing budgets, monitoring spending, and making needed adjustments.
  • Hiring, training, and managing the production team, including freelancers and contractors.
  • Maintaining clear communication between the production team, producers, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintaining schedules, coordinating shooting dates, and ensuring adherence to timelines.
  • Arranging travel, accommodation, and transportation for the crew, as well as managing permits and location logistics.
  • Overseeing the allocation of resources, including crew, equipment, locations, and supplies.
  • Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Coordinating post-production activities, including editing, visual effects, and sound mixing.
  • Ensuring the final product meets quality standards and adheres to broadcasting regulations.

Production Manager

Signature Productions FZ-LLC
Dubai Media City
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Managed production requirements and logistics, including:
  • Hiring crew & manpower.
  • Obtaining filming permits.
  • Managing production budget & cash.
  • Securing shooting locations' and related logistics.
  • Overlooking casting and talent auditions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies

Buxton University
London / United Kingdom
09.2000 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Sharjah Public School
Sharjah
09.1995 - 06.1998

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of television production processes
  • Familiarity with health and safety regulations
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in budgeting and financial management
  • Experience with post-production workflows
  • Set design expertise
  • Artistic direction capability
  • Storyboarding mastery
  • Media ethics understanding
  • Audiovisual production
  • Creative visioning
  • Live broadcast experience
  • Location scouting

Personal Information

Title: Producer / Production Manager

Visa Status: Golden Visa (Valid til Jan 2034)

Nationality: Syrian

Age: 47


Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
German
Elementary

Timeline

Production Manager

Arab Media Group
01.2007 - 01.2010

TV Producer / Production Manager

Freelancer
01.2005 - 07.2025

Production Manager

Signature Productions FZ-LLC
01.2005 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies

Buxton University
09.2000 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Sharjah Public School
09.1995 - 06.1998
Tareq Abukalam