Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra
DOCUMENTARY SERIES · 6 EPISODES · 2024 Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra A six-part documentary series produced by Babylon Gate Films LLC, prepared and directed by Firas Sameer. The series explores the history and resilience of the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra, one of Iraq’s important cultural institutions, and follows musicians who continued their work through periods of political and social change. Across six episodes, the production goes behind the scenes of musical performance, records the experiences of orchestra members and reflects on the preservation of Iraqi musical heritage. Production Information Format: Six-part documentary series Production year: 2024 Master quality: 4K Production: Babylon Gate Films LLC Prepared & directed by: Firas Sameer Series Promo Episodes Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6 View the complete documentary collection سلسلة وثائقية · 6 حلقات · 2024 الفرقة السمفونية الوطنية العراقية سلسلة وثائقية من ست حلقات من إنتاج Babylon Gate Films LLC، من إعداد وإخراج فراس سمير. تستعرض السلسلة تاريخ وصمود الفرقة السمفونية الوطنية العراقية بوصفها إحدى المؤسسات الثقافية المهمة في العراق، وتتابع موسيقيين واصلوا عملهم وسط تحولات سياسية واجتماعية متعاقبة. وعبر ست حلقات، تدخل السلسلة إلى كواليس الأداء الموسيقي وتوثّق تجارب أعضاء الفرقة، مع التركيز على الحفاظ على الإرث الموسيقي العراقي واستمراره. معلومات الإنتاج النوع: سلسلة وثائقية من ست حلقات سنة الإنتاج: 2024 جودة النسخة الرئيسية: 4K الإنتاج: Babylon Gate Films LLC الإعداد والإخراج: فراس سمير برومو السلسلة الحلقات الحلقة 1 الحلقة 2 الحلقة 3 الحلقة 4 الحلقة 5 الحلقة 6 مشاهدة مجموعة السلسلة كاملة
برنامج “جهود خفية” – قناة الشارقة – (الحلقات الكاملة)
DOCUMENTARY SERIES · 15 EPISODES · SHARJAH TV Hidden Efforts A 15-episode documentary series for Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, executed by Babylon Gate Films under the supervision of director Firas Sameer. The first episode was broadcast on Sharjah TV on 25 April 2023. Each episode explores a different government institution in the Emirate of Sharjah and documents the work that often takes place behind the scenes. The series moves from Sharjah International Airport and the Sharjah International Book Fair to public-service, cultural, heritage, safety, municipal and innovation institutions, focusing on the people and processes that support everyday life in the emirate. Production Process The production was completed within an intensive schedule. Each episode required preparation, research, coordination with the relevant authority, interviews, filming, script development and post-production before delivery. Series Promo Episodes Episode 1 — Sharjah International Airport Episode 2 — Sharjah International Book Fair Episode 3 — University of Sharjah Episode 4 — Town Planning & Survey Episode 5 — Sharjah Police Episode 6 — Sharjah Customs Episode 7 — Restoration of Monuments Episode 8 — Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry Episode 9 — Sharjah Municipality Episode 10 — Sharjah Civil Defence Episode 11 — Sharjah Islamic Affairs Episode 12 — Commerce & Tourism Episode 13 — Sharjah Antiquities Authority Episode 14 — Electricity, Water & Gas Episode 15 — Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park View the complete documentary collection سلسلة وثائقية · 15 حلقة · تلفزيون الشارقة جهود خفية سلسلة وثائقية من 15 حلقة لصالح هيئة الشارقة للإذاعة والتلفزيون، نفذتها Babylon Gate Films بإشراف المخرج فراس سمير. عُرضت الحلقة الأولى على تلفزيون الشارقة في 25 أبريل 2023. وتتناول كل حلقة مؤسسة حكومية مختلفة في إمارة الشارقة، وتوثّق جانبًا من الأعمال والجهود التي تجري خلف الكواليس. تنتقل السلسلة من مطار الشارقة الدولي ومعرض الشارقة الدولي للكتاب إلى مؤسسات خدمية وثقافية وتراثية وأمنية وبلدية وابتكارية، مع التركيز على الأشخاص والعمليات التي تدعم الحياة اليومية في الإمارة. عملية الإنتاج أُنجزت السلسلة ضمن جدول إنتاج مكثف. وتطلبت كل حلقة مراحل من الإعداد والبحث والتنسيق مع الجهة المعنية وإجراء المقابلات والتصوير وتطوير النص ثم أعمال ما بعد الإنتاج قبل التسليم. برومو السلسلة الحلقات الحلقة 1 — مطار الشارقة الدولي الحلقة 2 — معرض الشارقة الدولي للكتاب الحلقة 3 — جامعة الشارقة الحلقة 4 — التخطيط والمساحة الحلقة 5 — شرطة الشارقة الحلقة 6 — جمارك الشارقة الحلقة 7 — ترميم الآثار الحلقة 8 — غرفة تجارة وصناعة الشارقة الحلقة 9 — بلدية الشارقة الحلقة 10 — الدفاع المدني الحلقة 11 — الشؤون الإسلامية الحلقة 12 — التجارة والسياحة الحلقة 13 — هيئة الشارقة للآثار الحلقة 14 — الكهرباء والمياه والغاز الحلقة 15 — مجمع الشارقة للبحوث والتكنولوجيا والابتكار مشاهدة مجموعة السلسلة كاملة
Stay +ve خليك ايجابي (Shot with iPhone 11 Pro Max)
Stay +ve – Shot Entirely on iPhone 11 Pro Max Stay +ve is our new ad which was totally produced at home using only an iPhone 11 Pro Max, directed by Firas Sameer. During these tough times when we are spending the majority of our time at home, boredom is the most common feeling. Having that said, we need motivation to push our moods positively so we can truly enjoy our time at home. This video aims to show how you can motivate yourself on a daily basis by combining working from home, spending quality time with your family, and enjoying your hobbies like reading or other activities you love. Long story short: be positive while staying at home. Hope you enjoy the video! Share this video with your friends using the links below!
Chromosome – Emirati Feature 2020
Chromosome – كروموسوم (2020) Chromosome is the new Emirati feature film written and directed by Ali Jamal. Produced in Dubai, Chromosome is considered the first Emirati movie to incorporate strong drama and action scenes, breaking away from traditional cinematic releases in the region. The film stars Ali Jamal as the main character, alongside well-known Emirati actors including Abdullah Saed Bin Haider and Noora Al-Abed, supported by Saif Manzoor, Jawaher Mohamed, Belal Merza, Sayed Safdar Reza, Fouad Al Qahtani, Mohamed Abdul Razzaq, and Adil Ibrahim. Chromosome – Official Trailer 2020 The DOP for the project was Shahram Kareem and the production manager was Ahmed Hussien. The full post-production of the movie was performed by Babylon Gate Films LLC (Firas Sameer) including: Video editing. Sound editing (fixing and mixing). Visual effects (VFX). Sound effects (SFX). Color Correction & Color Grading. Subtitling. 5.1 surround sound. DCP conversion. Trailer editing. Poster design. Chromosome 2020 Official Poster
Bitaa Kullu 2020
Bitaa Kullu – بتاع كلو (2020) Recently, the editing and post-production processes for the new Emirati feature movie titled (Bitaa Kullu) have been completed. The film was produced by Xmovies and written and directed by Ahmed Zain. Our participation and audio/post-production services at Babylon Gate Films LLC for this feature film were led by Firas Sameer and included: Audio corrections Adding sound effects Full audio mixing Selecting and adding music scores Adding Foley SFX Converting all audio to 5.1 surround sound Full movie translation and subtitling Converting the movie to DCP for cinema release Bitaa Kullu stars popular social media actors alongside cast members including Hani Al Masri, Ibrahim Al Muraisy, Mohammed Al Kindi, and Khalid Naji. The movie was released to cinemas across the UAE on January 2, 2020. شاهد الدعاية الرسمية للفيلم Watch the Official Trailer
Election Campaign For Adil Ismael Al Zarouni
Election Campaign Video Production – Adil Ismael Alzarouni One of our video productions, covering creative concepts, directing, and full post-production, was created for the Emirati candidate Adil Ismael Alzarouni during his 2019 election campaign. We shot the entire video using a green screen setup based on an original concept developed by Director Firas Sameer, who also served as the lead post-production editor for the project. Watch the Final Video Here is the final video produced for the election candidate campaign:
I Don’t Know
I Don’t Know – Short Film (2019) “I Don’t Know” is our new short film which was released in 2019 theatrically. It was shot in April 2019 and directed by Firas Sameer. The film addresses how a childhood upbringing environment impacts a human being positively or negatively, accompanied by deep surreal details. Read more in the director’s statement below. Festivals & Awards I Don’t Know Official Poster I Don’t Know Official Trailer I Don’t Know Short Film Details Tagline: When you don’t know that you don’t know. Film Genre: Drama, Horror Release Date: 2019 Starring: Regan Tetlow, Denis Pereverzev, and Ethan Tannous Script: Moh Sattam Hasan DOP: Krishnan VS Makeup: Gita Photographer: Omar Ghazwan Sound: Abdul Aziz Location Manager: Yousef Abu Laban Editing & VFX: Firas Sameer Directed by: Firas Sameer I Don’t Know – Behind the Scenes Director’s Statement Story and the Theme The story of the “I Don’t Know” short film revolves around a poor laborer who has lived his entire life in poverty and misery, rebelling and seeking revenge against his past to determine his unknown destiny against his antagonist—the manager of the factory where he works. Throughout the film, we witness how the protagonist accesses an area he never dreamed of entering: the factory manager’s office. Along his path, he discovers symbolic truths about life and death, destinies, wealth, and poverty. Combining elements of Drama, Action, Mystery, and Sci-Fi over an 11-minute runtime, the film unfolds as an adventurous revenge mission. The core concept is to surrealistically depict a life perspective through the eyes of someone in poverty, reflecting how human history is often driven by circumstances beyond individual control rather than personal choice. Director’s Vision As a director, I believe constructing a unique storytelling approach is crucial—especially after working closely with the scriptwriter and developing the narrative elements. Human history is filled with tragic accounts of poverty, daily hardship, and suffering; while I don’t intend to be overly pessimistic, this represents a tangible aspect of our shared reality. I structured the film by manipulating time and setting (balancing past and present), while dividing the environments into two distinct worlds: one representing poverty and the other depicting wealth. Color palettes were chosen to evoke specific emotional responses for each realm, while key visual symbols invite audience reflection and discussion. The musical score is crafted to help viewers not only see the story through the laborer’s perspective, but genuinely feel it. To convey the protagonist’s internal struggle, sadness, uncertainty, and hesitation, I utilized extreme close-up shots of the actor’s face as he contemplates entering the factory manager’s office. Backward camera movements emphasize his profound isolation, while the climax highlights a decisive shift in his fate. Simple black-and-white visual transitions further anchor his connection to a different temporal realm. Conversely, the rich man’s world presents a sharp contrast in every visual aspect. Altering the orientation of the Statue of Liberty figure with blood introduces subtle themes of freedom versus servitude. Through this film, I aimed to foster empathy and self-reflection, encouraging audiences to appreciate what they have and motivate one another to extend help to those in need, regardless of scale. Director / Firas Sameer
Déjà vu – Frank Rubaie رأيته مسبقا – فرانك ربيعي
Déjà vu – Music Video Clip “Déjà vu” is a music video clip performed by Frank Rubaie, a classical guitarist from Canada specializing in flamenco guitar playing. The music piece was recorded and produced by Babylon Gate Films along with all musical arrangements. When we completed the Déjà vu audio production in-house, we started envisioning a music video clip for it. Firas Sameer developed a storyboard tailored to the music’s theme and title, arranging for the ideal dancer and production crew to complement the “Déjà vu” track. Shooting took place across three locations in Dubai (including 1 outdoor location and 2 indoor sets) and was successfully completed in a single day. Prior to filming, we collaborated with professional flamenco dancer, teacher, model, and choreographer Yuliya Baykova. She contributed her expertise to design the choreography alongside Frank based on Firas’ vision. We held three dancing sessions to refine the performance and train Frank and Yuliya on their synchronized movement. Awards And Official Selections As another milestone, the “Déjà vu” music video won the “BEST DANCE VIDEO Award” at the Consonance Music Film Festival – Hollywood USA 2018: https://www.moviescreenpro.com/consonancefest The “Déjà vu” music video clip has been officially selected for several international film festivals in their music video competition categories. Four festivals have selected the video so far, including the Jersey Shore Film Festival and the CaribbeanLens International Film Festival—Where Hollywood Celebrates the Caribbean! Official Selection Laurels The concept for Déjà vu was structured to align dynamically with the 3-minute musical progression. The narrative depth and high production standards combined to make it an award-winning project recognized internationally. Déjà vu Trailer Déjà vu Music Video Clip Credits Directed By: Firas Sameer (إخراج – فراس سمير) Model & Choreographer: Yuliya Baykova (موديل وتصميم رقص – يوليا بايكوف) Makeup Artist: Alina Bikchurova (مكياج – ألينا بكجوروفا) DOP: Firas Sameer (مدير تصوير – فراس سمير) Camera Assistant: Joas V. Andrade (مساعد كاميرا – جوآس في اندرادي) Photographer: Omar Ghazwan (مصور فوتوغرافي – عمر غزوان) Guitar Performance and Acting: Frank Rubaie Percussions: Firas Sameer (إيقاعات – فراس سمير) Music Production: Firas Sameer (توزيع موسيقي – فراس سمير) Location Manager: Ahmed Talib Chker (مسؤول مواقع – أحمد طالب شقير) Editing, Grading & VFX: Firas Sameer (مونتاج وتلوين وغرافكس – فراس سمير) Sound Effects: Firas Sameer (مؤثرات صوتية – فراس سمير) Here is the final music video clip of Déjà vu by Frank Rubaie: Déjà vu – Frank Rubaie رأيته مسبقا – فرانك ربيعي
اسطورة الغناء العربي – فيلم وثائقي قصير
أسطورة الغناء العربي – The Legend of Arabic Singing اسطورة الغناء العربي – فيلم وثائقي يتحدث الفيلم (ومدته ٤١ دقيقة) عن تاريخ القيصر كاظم الساهر بطريقة سلسة وجولة فنيه تجعلك لا تشعر بمرور الوقت ، ويجدر الذكر ان المعلومات والتقارير والانجازات التي ذكرت في الفيلم تمثل الشيء البسيط من تاريخ القيصر الطويل لذلك استخدمنا الشيء البسط فقط لايصال فكرة ورسالة الفيلم. الفيلم يوصل رسالة ان القيصر كاظم الساهر استحق وبكل جدارة لقب اسطورة الغناء العربي وكل المواد المستخدمه في هذا الفيلم تم الحصول عليها من شبكة الانترنت لكن منتجت وقطعت بطريقة سلسة تحمل الرساله التي اسلفنا بذكرها. فكرة الفيلم والمونتاج الكامل ومكساج الصوت والترجمة : فراس سمير (Babylon Gate Films) نترككم مع الفيلم الوثائقي اسطورة الغناء العربي. The Legend of Arabic Singing – a documentary film. The film (41 minutes long) talks about the history of Kathem Al-Saher in an artistic way that makes you enjoy the passage of time. It is worth mentioning that the information, reports, and achievements mentioned in the film represent a simple part of the artist’s long achievements history, so we used only simple highlights to convey the idea and the message of the film. The film conveys the message that Caesar Kathem Al-Saher fully deserved the title of the legend of Arabic singing, and all the materials used in this film were obtained from the Internet, but used under fair use. Film idea, full editing, sound mixing, and translation: Firas Sameer (Babylon Gate Films) We leave you with the documentary The Legend of Arab Singing. Watch the Documentary
Allayah Furniture TV Ad
Allayah Furniture TV Commercial One of the TV ads I have worked on recently is the “Allayah Furniture TV Ad.” This story-driven advertisement follows a loving wife who dedicates her thoughts to cultivating a lifestyle that brings joy and refreshment to her entire family after choosing to furnish her home with Allayah Furniture. Full video editing, color correction and grading, sound mixing, and titling were performed by Firas Sameer from Babylon Gate Films, with the commercial directed by Swabri from Strawberry Ads. Allayah Furniture TV Ad