Raed Ballan
Raed Ballan
Film Director
Freelance Director/ Producer / Video Editor
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Nationality
Syria

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Description

an experienced director and visual artist specializing in video production and post-production. With over 15 years of expertise in the industry, I have collaborated with prominent advertising agencies, TV channels, and government entities on a diverse array of projects, ranging from long and short documentaries to local and international events, TV programs, and advertising campaigns.

Based in the UAE, I am passionate about bringing my clients’ vision to life through visual storytelling. With each project I undertake, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, always striving to deliver the highest quality work possible. Whether you’re looking to create a compelling documentary, showcase your brand through advertising, or capture a special event, I am dedicated to working closely with my clients to bring thier vision to life.


Special Skills & Experience

Technical Director | WBD, CNN International (Abu Dhabi) | 2023–Present
Directing Connect the World with Becky Anderson, Connecting Africa, Connection Africa, and CNN Academy promos, ensuring top-tier news production.

Creative Director & Post-Production Producer | She Films (UAE) | 2020–2021
Directed short films, documentaries, and campaigns. Led production and post-production for Our Sea Our Future (NatGeo Abu Dhabi), UAE 49th National Day, Majlis Mohammed bin Zayed, Human Fraternity Award, and documentaries for NYU Art Gallery & UAE Embassy in the US.

Film Director & Post-Production Producer | Animation Art (UAE) | 2019–2020
Directed commercials, TV programs, and corporate videos. Managed post-production for Qissati (Dubai TV), Hajj Documentary (Emirates Airlines), World Tolerance Summit ads, and DEWA’s 48th National Day TVC.

Post-Production Producer | Flash Entertainment (UAE) | 2016–2019
Produced, edited, and designed motion graphics for concerts, sports, and events. Key projects: FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018, Jujitsu Championship, concerts (P!NK, Calvin Harris, Katy Perry, Guns N’ Roses), and Abu Dhabi F1.

Senior Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer | twofour54 (UAE) | 2014–2019
Worked on TV shows, documentaries, and campaigns for National Geographic, CNN, Discovery, Sky News Arabia, IKEA, Yas Marina Circuit, du, Etisalat, ADNOC, and UAE’s Ministry of Interior.

Additional Roles
Held key roles at Done+Dusted (Founder’s Memorial, Abu Dhabi Special Olympics), WRG (Qasr Al Hosn Festival), Faradees (Jaber Jasem, Rawi Al Kharareef), MBC, LIVE HD, and Endemol Middle East, editing TV content, live broadcasts, and sports events, including Premier League news, UFC, Australian Open, and Abu Dhabi Sports programming.


Genre

Adventure, Animation, Documentary, Historical, International, Musical, Period, Reality


Language(s)

English, Arabic

Credits

  • DIRECTOR - Director - Animation
  • 2024: Majalis Abu Dhabi - Animation TVC
  • 2019: My Story, Animation Series
  • DIRECTOR - Director - Corporate
  • 2021: Green Dubai, Dubai Municipality video campaign
  • 2019: Emirates Institute of Finance - Documentary
  • DIRECTOR - Director - Documentary
  • 2021: Covid Frontline Heros Documentary
  • 2021: Mona Al Khaja - artisti profile - DCT
  • DIRECTOR - Director - Music Video
  • 2017: Oblivion - Astor Piazzolla Cover
  • DIRECTOR - Director - TVC
  • 2023: Food Safety Awareness campaign - Dubai Municipality TVC
  • 2019: Dewa 48th National day TVC
  • 2019: World tolerance summit TVC
  • DIRECTOR - Director - Unscripted Formats
  • 2025: CNN International - Connect the world with Becky Anderson
  • 2025: CNN International - Connecting Africa
  • 2024: UAE's best winter campaign
  • EDITORIAL - Post Production Supervisor
  • 2024: Cop28 - Behind the scenes documentary - CPC
  • 2023: National Day behind the scenes documentary
  • 2021: OSHA - Emirati Falconer
  • 2021: Our Sea, Our Future - EAD
  • 2020: Majlis Mohammed Bin Zayed

Affiliations
  • N/A - Not Applicable

  • Color Code Key
  • Arabic Production Experience
  • International Productions Experience
  • TVC Productions Experience
  • Unscripted Projects Experience