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Summary

Creative producer and storyteller with 10+ years of experience shaping narrative-driven content across film, documentary, and live platforms. My work spans Hollywood studios, creative communities, and international productions, with a focus on curating stories, framing cultural moments, and connecting audiences with meaningful content. Fluent in Arabic and English, I bring a global perspective and strong editorial instincts to collaborative creative teams.

Work experience

Dubomedy & Comedyinc.
2023Present

Producer

Led the creative direction and editorial curation of live and digital comedy programming across the UAE. Responsible for selecting talent, shaping show themes, and framing content for regional and platform specific audiences, with a strong focus on audience discovery and cultural relevance.

  • Curated and produced Abu Dhabi Comedy Week and Abu Dhabi Comedy Season, selecting comedians, formats, and themes to create cohesive, audience focused programming

  • Executive produced GimmeTheMic for TikTok MENA, helping shape a live first digital series designed for platform discovery, engagement, and repeat viewing

  • Developed and curated original comedy content including Arabized and Canceled Culture, adapting tone and format for live, social, and digital audiences

Storyhouse/MAMAG Studios
20212023

Creative Producer & Community DIrector

Served as Community Director and Creative Producer at Storyhouse, a global creative institution focused on storytelling, culture, and community. Helped shape editorial programming, curate creative voices, and develop original content through SH/LABS.

  • Curated and produced documentary and performance content for global platforms including Hulu
  • Helped design programming and creative environments that brought together filmmakers, musicians, and artists
  • Oversaw editorial development and post-production on Trap Jazz and Jackson Wang’s Coachella Interlude
The Lowkey Comedy Show
2020 2023

Producer

Produced and scaled the international comedy brand founded by Matt Rife and Paul Elia, bringing the series from Los Angeles to global stages. Expanded the platform into the Middle East with sold-out shows in Dubai and Beirut while continuing to collaborate with U.S. festivals.

  • Produced more than 70 shows across Los Angeles, Dubai, Vancouver, and Beirut

  • Booked talent including Ramy Youssef, Chris Redd, and Fahim Anwar

  • Secured festival appearances at Netflix Is a Joke, Just for Laughs, and Dubai Comedy Festival

20th Century Fox / Fox Networks Group
20142019

Senior Producer

Produced original series and branded narrative content within Fox’s in-house creative group, focusing on story development, audience context, and creative execution across platforms

  • Produced Phenoms and the award-winning Bite Size Horror series
  • Contributed to narrative campaigns for Joy, Hidden Figures, War for the Planet of the Apes, and The Greatest Showman
Selected Narrative & Editorial Projects
2014Present

  • GimmeTheMic (TikTok MENA, 2024) – Producer
  • Trap Jazz (Feature Doc, 2023) – Co-Producer
  • Jackson Wang Coachella Interlude (2023) – Post Producer
  • WNBA Launch & Playoffs (2022) – Producer
  • Phenoms (TV Series, 2018) – Senior Producer
  • Bite Size Horror (TV Series, 2017) – Associate Producer

Additional credits available on IMDb: imdb.me/SamerImam

Selected Recognition

2019 Shorty Award - Bite Size Horror
2018
Cannes Bronze Lion - Bite Size Horror
2018 Creative Media Awards - Best Branded Entertainment Original Film(s) - Bite Size Horror
2016 Cannes Bronze Lion- Empire/Pepsi Partnership

Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
20092012

Masters of Fine Arts, Film & TV Producing;

  • 2012 Cecil B. DeMille Award for Excellence in Producing.