Your Questions, Answered

  • FDF Productions provides end-to-end video and content production for broadcasters, brands, and institutions. Services include concept development, series producing, budgeting, scripting, directing, cinematography, editing, and post-production, delivering broadcast-ready and digital-first content.

    We specialise in documentary, branded content, corporate storytelling, and social media video, with a strong focus on cinematic quality, editorial integrity, and strategic storytelling.

  • To begin a project, clients typically need:

    1. Project Brief / Goals – A clear overview of what you want to achieve: format, length, style, audience, and purpose.

    2. Budget & Timeline – An outline of resources and desired delivery schedule to guide planning and production.

    3. Key Materials & Access – Any existing footage, brand assets, logos, style guides, or access to locations and interview subjects.

    4. Point of Contact – A designated decision-maker to collaborate on approvals, creative direction, and logistics.

    Once these are in place, we handle concept development, scripting, production planning, filming, editing, and delivery, ensuring the final content meets your goals and broadcast or digital standards.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

    1. End-to-End Expertise – We manage every stage of production, from concept and scriptwriting to filming, editing, and final delivery, ensuring creative vision and quality are maintained throughout.

    2. Broadcast & Award-Winning Experience – With Emmy-winning and Telly-award-winning work, we bring proven excellence in storytelling, cinematography, and production standards.

    3. Cinematic Storytelling – Our content blends documentary realism with cinematic style, creating visually striking, emotionally engaging stories that resonate with audiences.

    4. Creative Leadership & Collaboration – As Series Producers and hands-on filmmakers, we combine strategic oversight with personal involvement, keeping projects on budget, on schedule, and creatively ambitious.

    5. Flexible & Client-Focused – We adapt to the client’s vision, platform, and audience, whether broadcast, digital, or branded content, offering tailored solutions that meet both creative and business goals.

    6. Strategic Storytelling – Beyond visuals, we focus on narrative clarity and audience engagement, ensuring your content not only looks great but communicates your message effectively.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

    Alternatively you can contact us using the following platforms:

    LinkedIn

    Instagram

    When contacting us, please provide a brief project overview, including goals, preferred timeline, and any relevant assets. This allows us to respond quickly and provide the best guidance for your project.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs. It is important to recognize that every project has unique needs and we endeavor to meet and work within each client’s budget.

    1. Pre-Production

    • Concept Development & Scriptwriting: AED 2,000 – 9,000 (~$550 – $2,500)

    • Series Producing & Project Planning: AED 3,000 – 11,000 (~$800 – $3,000 per episode/project)

    • Storyboarding & Creative Development: AED 1,000 – 4,000 (~$275 – $1,100)

    2. Production (Filming & Directing)

    • Half-Day Shoot (up to 4 hours): AED 3,000 – 5,500 (~$800 – $1,500)

    • Full-Day Shoot (up to 10 hours): AED 5,500 – 13,000 (~$1,500 – $3,500)

    • Director / Cinematographer (per day): AED 3,500 – 11,000 (~$1,000 – $3,000)

    • Equipment & Crew: AED 1,100 – 4,400 (~$300 – $1,200 per day)

    3. Post-Production

    • Editing: AED 2,000 – 9,000 (~$550 – $2,500 per episode/project)

    • Color Grading & VFX: AED 1,100 – 3,700 (~$300 – $1,000)

    • Sound Design & Mixing: AED 750 – 3,000 (~$200 – $800)

    • Motion Graphics / Titles / Animations: AED 375 – 1,850 (~$100 – $500 per element)

    4. Series / Package Pricing

    For multi-episode projects (e.g., documentary or branded series):

    • Series Producing + Filming + Editing (per episode): AED 18,000 – 37,000 (~$5,000 – $10,000)

    • Bulk discounts apply for contracts of 5+ episodes.

    5. Additional Costs

    • Travel & Location Fees: Variable, based on distance, permits, and venue fees

    • Rush Delivery: +25% of post-production cost

    • Licensing & Stock Footage: Billed separately

  • Collaborating with FDF Productions means working with a team that combines creativity, professionalism, and hands-on expertise. From concept to final delivery, we guide clients through every stage of production while keeping the process smooth, transparent, and efficient.

    Key aspects of working with us:

    • Personalized Attention: We take time to understand your vision, goals, and audience, tailoring each project to your needs.

    • Hands-On Leadership: As Series Producers and filmmakers, we are actively involved in writing, directing, filming, and editing, ensuring your story is told exactly as envisioned.

    • Creative Collaboration: We value client input at every step, providing guidance while respecting your creative goals.

    • Professional & Reliable: Timelines, budgets, and production standards are managed meticulously, giving clients peace of mind throughout the process.

    • Award-Winning Quality: Our Emmy-winning, Telly-award-winning work demonstrates our commitment to high-quality storytelling and cinematic production values.

    The result is a seamless, engaging, and professional production experience that transforms ideas into impactful, broadcast-ready content.

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