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Ahmed Alghamdi

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Experienced Filmmaker and Producer with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, majoring in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. My extensive experience in the U.S. includes working as a Producer, Director, and Assistant Director on multiple short films and a feature film. I have also successfully produced commercials, a reality TV show for MBC, and served as a Production Manager on a TV show. Currently, I work as a freelance professional in the film and television industry.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Production manager (Auntie Nwair, Drama TV Show)

Kalila Production | MBC
07.2024 - 12.2024

A 30 Episode TV Show that will air in Ramadan on MBC 2025:

Pre-Production Planning:

  • Budgeting: Develop and manage the production budget, estimating costs for crew, equipment, locations, permits, and post-production. Collaborate with producers and director to align resources with creative vision.
  • Scheduling: Create detailed production schedules, including shoot dates, locations, and department timelines. Ensure alignment with overall project deadlines.
  • Crew Hiring: Recruit key personnel, negotiate contracts, and manage payroll.
  • Location Logistics: Secure permits, insurance, and contracts for filming locations. Address logistical needs such as power, transportation, catering, and accommodations.
  • Risk Management: Conduct safety assessments.

Production Oversight:

  • Daily Operations: Monitor on-set activities to ensure adherence to schedule and budget.
  • Resource Allocation: Ensure departments have necessary equipment, props, and materials. Manage vendor negotiations for cost-effective solutions.
  • Health & Safety: Enforce safety protocols, conduct briefings, and handle incident reporting.
  • Communication: Act as a liaison between departments, producers, directors, and studios. Provide regular updates on progress and challenges.

Financial Management:

  • Expense Tracking: Monitor expenditures, approve purchases, and adjust budgets for unforeseen costs. Prepare financial reports for stakeholders.
  • Vendor Negotiations: Secure favorable terms for equipment rentals, catering, and other services.

Crisis Management:

  • Problem-Solving: Address emergencies (e.g., crew absences, location cancellations) swiftly to minimize disruptions.

Technology & Tools:

  • Software Proficiency: Utilize tools like Movie Magic Budgeting, scheduling software, and digital communication platforms.

Post-Project Duties:

  • Archiving: Safely store production materials for future access. Document lessons learned for process improvement.

Producer (Min Deera Li Deera, reality TV Show)

Millimeter | MBC
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Produced Min Deera Li Deera (Reality TV Show/ MBC | Shahid).

TV camera operator

Ministry of Defense
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Worked as a TV camera operator

Associate Producer

04.2017
  • Produced Mike Boy (Feature Film) Director/Producer: Hamzah Tarzan

Producer

01.2016
  • Produced Suite 323 (Short Film) Director: Dina Naji

Production Manager

11.2017
  • Managed production for Berry Leaves (Short Film) Director: Saleh Almalki

Director

09.2017
  • Directed Lubna (Short Film) Producers: Nekisa Ghasemi - Hasnaa Zekraoui

Producer

04.2017
  • Produced Atala Drama Club (Music Video) Director: Muhammed Sultan

Director / Producer

03.2016
  • Directed and produced The Man (Short Film)

Assistant Director

10.2015
  • Assisted in directing Mike Boy (Short Film / Test Scene for the Feature Film) Director: Hamzah Tarzan

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Filmmaking

New York Film Academy
Los Angeles, California
09.2014 - 01.2018

Academic English Course -

University of California Los Angeles Extension
Los Angeles, California
07.2011 - 12.2012

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Negotiation
  • Identifying and Solving Problems
  • Adaptability and Resilience
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational agility
  • Effective communication
  • Logistics computation

Certification

  • Production Management and Line Producing, CMS Institute (Through Film Commission), 06/01/21
  • NEOM x SBA Producers and Presenters for TV Training Program, Focus Academy, 10/08/23 - 11/16/23

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Timeline

Production manager (Auntie Nwair, Drama TV Show)

Kalila Production | MBC
07.2024 - 12.2024

Producer (Min Deera Li Deera, reality TV Show)

Millimeter | MBC
08.2022 - 11.2022

TV camera operator

Ministry of Defense
03.2019 - 01.2021

Production Manager

11.2017

Director

09.2017

Producer

04.2017

Associate Producer

04.2017

Director / Producer

03.2016

Producer

01.2016

Assistant Director

10.2015

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Filmmaking

New York Film Academy
09.2014 - 01.2018

Academic English Course -

University of California Los Angeles Extension
07.2011 - 12.2012
Ahmed Alghamdi