Trusted by the world’s biggest brands.

World-class producing and production consultation for the Middle East.

Global standards. Regional expertise.

About

Committed to elevating film production across the Middle East.

Central Films is led by Karen Coetzee, a film producer and consultant with more than 25 years in the industry, including over 20 years of delivering film productions in the Middle East. Based in the UAE, we operate all over the Arabian Gulf Region of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, servicing international commercials and large-scale shoots for some of the world’s biggest brands.
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Services

We connect people, resources and ideas to make filming happen.

Our strength lies in film project execution, assembling the right production teams, navigating complex filming locations, and delivering results with efficiency and reliability.

For International Clients

SEAMLESS
PRODUCTION
End-to-end support for commercials, branded content, and large-scale shoots.
TRUSTED EXECUTION
Handling permits, crews, logistics, and suppliers with reliability and speed.
ON-THE-GROUND KNOWLEDGE
20+ years producing in the UAE, with growing expertise in Saudi Arabia.

For Studios, Commissions & Institutes

ADVISORY SUPPORT
Helping facilities and film studios strengthen their offerings for international and local productions.
INDUSTRY GUIDANCE
Explaining what global producers, directors and agencies expect when they come to the region.
ATTRACTING
GLOBAL WORK
Leveraging networks to bring in international shoots and matching them with the right people and infrastructure.
“We are a proven bridge between international clients and the fast-evolving UAE and Saudi film industry. Central Films provides practical, execution-driven support that turns strategy into action, and we understand both the creative vision and the production realities.”
Karen Coetzee, CEO & Principal Producer

Our Work

Production shaped by experience.

Over the years, we’ve helped deliver TV commercials, TV series, Branded Content, Social Media for some of the world’s most recognised brands, from automotive and fashion to technology and lifestyle.

Porsche Presents Speed of Light Featuring David Guetta

The New BMW M2 CS

J Balvin featuring Chencho Corleone – Polvo de tu Vida

Roger Federer. Uniqlo LifeWear

GUERLAIN Dylan Wang

Hyundai Azera 30

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Our Clients

“From building a tomato farm in middle of desert back in 2007, Sandboarding in desert, crazy wingsuit flying through Dubai Marina in 2019, and more, Karen and Ian have been long friends, supporter of lot of Korean Commercials shooting in Dubai, they were always focused, determined, willing to challenge in any circumstances, they were the greatest in every moment. Love them like my family, Central Film is the place that you must go for in Middle East region.”
TJ Shon
Owner, Producer TJ Shon
FM Films Pty Ltd, Korea
“Karen is an exceptional producer! 😊”
Mihaela Chifor
Owner, Executive Producer
Skylite Studios, Germany
“Karen is the go to production for us in the UAE. We have shot with Karen multiple times. A lot of car commercials. All very successful. Karen is a great producer, always makes a smooth experience. Hoping to shoot with her again soon!”
Jun Yoshikawa
Producer, AOIPro. Global, Japan
“Karen navigated us safely through countless “red dots” on a very complex production with last-minute location changes and unexpected challenges. You name it, we had it all. She’s exactly the kind of producer you want when the stakes are high — resourceful, calm, and always delivering (not just cherry pickers). South African service mindset thriving in the Middle East. (And yes… we even managed to make her start smoking again! But we are not proud of it)”
Auro Stagge
Executive Producer Hochkant Film GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

Let’s chat!

Building 8, Dubai Media City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

(+971) 050 640 4672

karen@centrafilms.com