Ghazy Wakim

• Joy Awards 2022, Riyadh
• Fame Factory 2023, Riyadh
• Joy Awards (2023-2026), Riyadh

• Al Hosn 2019 Game show (IMagic)
• JOY Awards 2021 in KSA

• Spearheaded cinematography and visual direction for over 100 on-air TV promotions, channel idents, and integrated sponsorship bumpers for ART / Rotana.
• Collaborated with Creative Directors and Producers to execute complex, high-budget visual treatments on set of “Arab Idol” (MBC program, 2013-2015).
• Managed a team of crew members, operating industry-standard cameras (e.g., ARRI Alexa, Sony FX series) and complex lighting setups to tight broadcast delivery schedules, including on KSA TV.
• Designed and implemented creative lighting plans that minimized set-up times to wrap on schedule, and managed lighting budgets for over 50 major concerts in Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the US, and France, for ART, Rotana, and MBC.
• Translated creative visions into dynamic, broadcast-ready images using meticulous multi-camera lighting design for over 60 TV programs (detailed below).
• Directed and coordinated a gaffer and lighting team to safely rig, test, and program lighting plots on a tight daily production schedule. This included TV programs such as:

- Top Chef (MBC, 2016-2019 and 2021-2026)

- Secret Dinner Club, 10 episodes, IMagic (MBC, 2021)

- Fame; The O2; Min Beirut; Top 10 (ART USA, 2000-2016)

- Najmoul Eaalam, 23 episodes (Saudi 1 Chanel KSA, 2014)

- Cooking Contest, 30 episodes (Fatafeet TV, 2012)

- Aala Shati Bahr el Hawa (MBC, 2011)

• I operated high-end cameras, prepared shooting schedules, and liased with producers on project details for over 800 music videos for Arab singers.
• As a Director of Photography, I collaborated closely with post-production team for seamless visual transition.
• I also conducted location scouting for visually stunning shoot settings, including in Lebanon, Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Prague, and the US.

• LBCI News revamp with Mrs. Octavia Nasr “World Bridges”
• Supervised the planning and execution of “Al Arab Lyoum” TV Studios in London and Cairo with Mr. Zaki Chehab February (2012-January 2013)
• Gave basic training for Camera and Lighting Crew, Lighting design and Execution for the News and Programs Studios. “Al Nabaa TV” (Tripoli - Libya April-May 2013)

• Orchestrated complex tracking shots for dynamic film sequences.
• Produced high-quality films and experimented with different colour grading techniques, improving overall visual style of productions.
• Filmed using multiple cameras, providing a variety of perspectives for editing choices. The documentaries included:

- “AL Zaeem” (120 mins) for Al Hilal Club of Saudi Arabia.

- Short-form Documentary (30 mins) for Kingdom Schools, Kingdom Hospitals, and Kingdom Compounds, Saudi Arabia.

- "The Maronites" (50 mins) for Al Jazeera / Firehorse

- 50+ Reports in the MBC program “Doctor Chef”, 2013

- 8 episodes, “Koudwa” program (50 mins) for Firehorse. Shot in KSA, 2014-2015

- 30+ Reports for “Hamsa” program on MBC, 2017-2018

- 30+ Reports for “Life Styles” program on MBC, 2015-2016

• Ensured continuity between scenes through careful shot composition and implemented effective framing strategies, contributing to narrative clarity and impact.
• Worked on tight schedules whilst maintaining high standards of workmanship. The two movies I worked on were:

- 1/2mg Nicotine by Mohamed Abd Al Aziz 90’ (2009)

- Maw2ad Al Af’ida by Alwathik Al Sadik 50’ (2005)