Est. 2019 — Award-Winning Production

We Make
Stories
Matter

A cinematic production studio crafting films, campaigns, and narratives that linger long after the screen goes dark.

01 / DRAMA
02 / BRAND
03 / DOCS
04 / ADS
Feature Film · Drama
The Last Meridian
2024 · Dir. Ahmad Karim · 112 MIN
Brand Film · Luxury
Fragments of Light
2025 · 4:30
Documentary · Social
Voices from the Sand
2024 · 28 MIN
"We don't just shoot films — we architect emotion, frame by frame."

Dark Frame is a cinematic production studio built on the belief that every story deserves to be told with uncompromising craft. From narrative features to brand campaigns, we approach each project with the same obsessive attention to visual language and emotional truth.

Founded in 2019, we've grown from a small creative collective to a full-service production house working with global brands, independent filmmakers, and cultural institutions.

47 Films Produced
23 Awards Won
18 Countries
01
Film Production

Feature films, short films, and narrative content from development through post-production. We handle it all.

02
Brand Cinema

Cinematic commercials and brand films that transform marketing into culture. Stories people choose to watch.

03
Documentary

Investigative and artistic documentary filmmaking. Real stories told with the craft of fiction.

04
Post Production

Color grading, sound design, VFX compositing, and editorial services for independent productions.

05
Creative Direction

Visual identity, campaign concept, and creative strategy for brands entering the content space.

06
Distribution

Festival strategy, streaming placement, and theatrical distribution consulting for finished films.

Sony Pictures
Red Sea Film Festival
National Geographic
NEOM
Almarai
Starz Play
UNESCO
Volkswagen
Sony Pictures
Red Sea Film Festival
National Geographic
NEOM
Almarai
Starz Play
UNESCO
Volkswagen
The Minds Behind The Frame

The
Crew

Human Craft.
Cinematic
Precision.

Every frame is the product of a dozen invisible decisions made by people who care deeply about their craft. Our team spans directors and DPs, editors and sound designers, producers and production designers — each a specialist, all united by an obsession with storytelling that moves people.

We don't hire crews — we build families. Long-term relationships with collaborators who push each other further. The result is work that feels cohesive, intentional, and alive.

◆ Founder & Creative Director
Ahmad
Al-Karim
Director / Cinematographer

With over a decade behind the lens, Ahmad has directed work that has screened at Venice, Cannes Short Film Corner, and the Red Sea International Film Festival. He brings an obsessive eye for light and a deep intuition for performance to every project.

Venice '23 Cannes '22 Red Sea '24 DIFF '23
Work With Us
Director of Photography
Sara Khalil
Master of natural light and shadow. Sara's work on 12 feature films has been recognized across Arab cinema.
Lead Editor
Rami Nasser
Rami's editorial instincts have shaped the rhythm and pacing of our most celebrated projects.
Executive Producer
Lina Hassan
Lina manages everything from script development to final delivery, ensuring every film meets its creative potential.
Sound Designer
Omar Faris
Sound is half the image. Omar's sonic landscapes give our films their unmistakable emotional texture.
Production Designer
Nour Bakr
Every set is a world. Nour builds visual environments that actors and cameras inhabit, not merely visit.
VFX Supervisor
Khalid Amr
Invisible effects are the best effects. Khalid's VFX work serves the story, never distracts from it.
Colorist
Maya Suleiman
Color is mood. Maya's grading work has defined the visual signature of our most iconic films.
Script Supervisor
Dalia Yousef
The invisible guardian of continuity and story logic. Dalia ensures our worlds stay internally coherent.
◆ Join the Crew

Got What It Takes?

We're always looking for exceptional collaborators. If your work is extraordinary, we want to see it.

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