May Baroudi
- Works in
- Videography, Film & Video, Photography
- Based in
- Dubai, UAE
- Experience
- 18 years
- Availability
- Available
- Languages
- English, Arabic, French
About May Baroudi
Head of Production and Executive Producer with 18+ years across Saudi Arabia and the UAE, spanning film, television, documentary, branded content, digital media and AI-led production. Builds and leads production departments from the ground up, launches media platforms, and delivers content at scale in complex regional environments. Senior leadership roles with VICE Media Group KSA, CNN Business Arabic, Snap Inc., Motivate Media Group and Gen Plus / NaF+ Brandfilms, alongside an independent consultancy establishing and structuring production companies since 2016. Career highlights: • Built and led a 60+ person production department for VICE Media Group in Saudi Arabia • Launched the creative and visual production function for CNN Business Arabic from the start-up stage • Consulted with Snap Inc. on MENA production, post-production and operations for Snap Originals • Establishes and structures production companies and launches content platforms for regional clients • Jury member — US International Awards, Los Angeles (since 2024) and Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards