Alaa Al-Akawi Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Dubai

Since 2013 our team at Artology has manged to help many clients tell their stories in the form of video & Animation content to connect better with their audiences/customers. I have had the pleasure to work and manage many talented professionals in order to deliver the content we produced and win awards along the way.About Artology Creative: We’re an energetic team with deep rooted passion for the art of videography, animation and photography, and we always listen to what you need. We’ll take notes, and we’ll even ask questions. Our professional content creation and production services reflect a vibrancy and energy that can only be found in people who enjoy what they do, and we’ll give your brand a real boost.We make a difference by BEING different. We don’t just implement and execute storyboards – we challenge briefs and like to guide you toward producing amazing content that helps you achieve your targets.With the natural creativity and skill of our team we can produce fantastic solutions from inception to delivery.You’re not our client, you’re our partner. We really love what we do, and it’s an honor to be considered an extension of your team.

Key accomplishments:• (2013) Successfully planned, creatively directed and launched "Arab Idol 2" campaign on MBC1 working with key stars such as Ragheb Alama, Nancy Ajram, Ahlam, and Hassan Al Shafie.• (2012) Successfully planned, directed and launched "THE VOICE" campaign on MBC1 working with key stars such as Kazem Al Saher, Saber Al Rubaee, Assi Hellani and Sherine.• (2011) Successfully planned, and launched the "Arab Idol" campaign on MBC1 • (2010) Won the MBC SUPERSTAR Award for key behavior at work Key responsibilities: • Responsible for managing the MBC1 promo team. • Responsible for approving promos on MBC1. • Responsible for executing promos, and campaigns for flagship shows on MBC 1, and MBC 4 (Arabic content such as Arab Idol, The Voice and Arabs Got Talent). • Required to work closely with my line manager on supervising the workflow, monitoring the quality of work and solving internal problems to ease the work on my team.• Required to stay up to date with new solutions, ideas and innovations. • Liaised with Program Producers for decision making on how to promote their respective shows • Liaised with Editor with ideas for visual effects • Film and Direct promos (high budget shoots). • Writing creative scripts for the Promo clips.

Key accomplishments:• Launched MTV Arabia successfully on Oct 27th 2007.• Working as a consultant to sister TV channels in the network such as Nickelodeon and Noor Dubai. • (2009) Won SILVER for Best Use of Arabic Typography.“Waslati” spot @ PROMAX/BDA ARABIA 2009• (2008) Won GOLD for Something For Nothing.“Faces” spot @ PROMAX/BDA ARABIA 2008Key responsibilities: • Responsible for a team of five (Promo Producers & a script writer). • Responsible for approval of all Promos on MTV Arabia. • Responsible for planning and creating promo campaigns for seasonal shows and flagship shows. • Required to liaise with heads of other departments such as Marketing, Interactive, Sales, Programming and Music to service their requirements, and create the Make List. • Responsible for the budgeting the promos and creating the budget for the promo department. • Responsible for developing new creative solutions to fulfill the target audience’s needs. • Maintain the MTV identity and adding the Arabic flavor to the brand (localizing the brand).

Key accomplishments:• (2006) Re-launched Dubai Sports successfully. • (2007) Won GOLD for Best Sports Promo.“Spanish Basketball League”. @ PROMAX/BDA ARABIA 2007Key responsibilities: • Responsible for executing promos, and campaigns for Dubai Sports Channel and Dubai ONE. • • Required to stay up to date with new solutions, ideas and innovations in order to maintain the high level of production • Liaised with Programme Producers for decision making on how to promote their respective shows • Liaised with Editor with ideas for visual effects • Film and Direct promos (indoors / outdoors). • Writing creative scripts for the Promo clips.

Key Projects: • Creating Creative advertising solutions on On-Screen Branding. • Creating interactive animated presentations and video based presentations. • Creating Corporate Films. • Creating Intro “Flying Graphics” for websites. • Branding, and designing print components for corporate companies and events. • Clients such as: • ITP publishing • UM7 • Paris Gallery • Ali Bujsaim (FIFA Referee)