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
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