Ali Azarmi has been part of the Middle East’s advertising industry since 1987. Graduated and started his career in London working for Publicist Graphics and then moved to Dubai as ECD of BBDO until 2004 and has been working as advertising consultant on project basis since. In 2008 Ali and Mehdi established Joy Films in Dubai and Lebanon. Ali is based in Dubai.
Languages: English, Farsi
Anju
Backer
Senior Editor
Anju Backer
Senior Editor
Anju is JoyFilms Senior Editor, Digital Imaging Technician, and expert in sound engineering. He is experienced in working with human stories, short films, TVCs, and studio recordings.
Languages: English
Maikel
Adly
Logistic
Maikel Adly
Logistic
Joy Films Dubai’s Production Assistant and right-hand man. He is involved in every step of the production process and is always there to go the extra mile. He is also responsible for scouting our shooting locations.
Languages: English, Arabic
Manoj
John
Finance Manager
Manoj John
Finance Manager
Landline: +97144356015
Email: manoj@joyfilmsme.com
Manoj has over 25 years of Finance & Accounting experience, across a variety of industries in UAE & the Middle East.His diligence combined with his jolly persona makes him a joy to work with. A former Badminton champion and a keen gym enthusiast means that it pays to be in his good books.
Languages: English, Hindi
Mehdi
Norowzian
Founder/ Director
Mehdi Norowzian
Founder/ Director
info@joyfilmsme.com
Mehdi established Joy Films in London in 1995 after his phenomenal success as the director of some of the most iconic TV Commercials. His inventiveness and creativity continues just as potently today. Mehdi Directed two feature films under Joy Films, Leo, Featuring some of Hollywood’s greatest and Killing Joe. A period drama for which he was Oscar nominated.
Resilient and charming is Joyfilms' Business Development Director. Responsible for new business development and overall growth of the company. She might be petite, but she packs a punch.
Languages: English, Farsi
Nima
Safari
Senior Producer
Nima Safari
Senior Producer
Email: nima@joyfilmsme.com
Nima is Joyfilm's no-nonsense Senior Producer. Not only is he resourceful, calm and client-friendly – he is an excellent problem solver and an absolute pleasure to have on the team.
Languages: English, Farsi
Nina
Najjar
Executive Producer
Nina Najjar
Executive Producer
Varunn
Pandya
Production Coordinator
Varunn Pandya
Production Coordinator
Email: varunn@joyfilmsme.com
Varunn is the company’s liaison to directors, also assisting the producer with research and other key production requirements. Reliable, organized, and creative, Varunn possesses a film educational background and production experience in Los Angeles, making him a valuable asset to the team.