DENNIS ARTHUR ABWAKAT
PRODUCTION FREELANCER
ABOUT ME
Productions aren’t just about budgets, schedules, or fancy equipment. Great ideas come to life when you have great relationships, and I’m all about building that trust with directors, clients, and crews to create an environment where everyone’s on the same page, hopefully with a smile. Well, most of the time!
I’ve managed everything from tiny, nimble shoots to huge productions and with extensive experience across the UK, Europe, the US, and Africa, I know how to keep things running smoothly no matter where we are. And if we hit a snag? Don’t worry, I’ll have the coffee (or maybe a drone) ready to save the day.
TRAININGS
APA Masterclass 2021
APA
Creative Industry Safety Passport | Credential ID: Stoavmk
BECTU
AdGreen
Film London Green Shoot
APA COVID-19 shooting guidelines assessment tests
APA
Albert Sustainable Production
Albert Training
SKILLS
Proficient with both PC and Mac (because every set has that one person who insists on one or the other)
Budgeting & Scheduling: Balancing creativity with practicality.
Casting, Crewing & Scouting: I’ve got a solid network of contacts globally, and if I don’t know the right person, I’ll find them. Quickly.
Working with Talent: Whether it’s children, VIPs, or high-profile clients, I know how to keep things running smoothly. Pro tip: treats and patience work wonders.
Sustainable Production: I’m all about green shoots and sustainable practices because good production doesn’t have to come at the expense of the environment.
WORK EXPERIENCE
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Netflix – The Witcher Unlocked
Director: Todd Mason | Producer: Erinn Fitzgerald | Production: Elf-TV
Adidas Football WAS - Ngolo Kante, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Michy Batshuayi
Director: Carles Carabi | Producer: Bianca Anton | Production: 24 Productions
Nike Tech Pack
Director: Walid Labri | Producer: Lauren Havard | Production: LCS Productions
Apple Music Awards
Director: Giorgio Testi | Producer: Jim Parsons | Production: Pulse Films
Core FW20 – Manchester United
Director: Glenn Kitson | Producer: Bianca Anton | Production: 24 Productions
David Beckham - London
Director: Lukas Korschan | Producer: Bianca Anton | Production:Global Adidas
UEFA Champions League - UK, France, Italy, Teneriffe
Director: Various | Producer: Bianca Anton | Production: 24 Productions
Amazon - Cannes Lion Virtual Event
Director: Shaun James Grant | Producer: Kelly Ross | Production: Soft Landing
Nike 3rd Club Kits - Liverpool
Director: Samuel White | Producer: Agatha Gorazdowski | Production: Shoot Europe
Stella McCartney sister campaign
Director: Jeremy Valender | Producer: Bianca Anton | Production: Global Adidas
ADIDAS x CREPE
Producer: Louis Baron | Photographer: Alastair Strong | Agency: Superimpose
RUNNING ATHENS
Producer: Bianca Anton | Director: Tom Bender | Agency: TBWA Amsterdam
Belgium national football team
Director: Ewen Spencer | Producer: Rhiannon Reid | Production: TBWA Amsterdam
Department for Education
Director: Finn McGough | Producer: Al Payne-James | Production: Pulse Films
ADIDAS ORIGINALS SS20 TRIPPIN
Producer: Bianca Anton | Director: | Agency: Global Adidas
CTC FOOTBALL FW20
Producer: Bianca Anton | Photographer: Elliot Wilcox | Agency: Global Adidas
Manchester City
Director: Chris Ranson | Producer: Bianca Anton | Production: Unilever
IHG KIMPTON BRAND FILMS - MANCHESTER EDINBURGH GLASGOW LONDON
Producer: Leo Beamish | Director: | Agency: IHG
IHG REGENT HOTELS
Head of Production: Rhiannon Reid | Photographer: Mathew Lloyd | Agency: IHG
Adidas holiday - New York
Director: Giorgio Bruni | Producer: Bianca Anton | Production: Global Adidas
Adidas running - Athens
Director: Tom Bender | Producer: Bianca Anton | Production: TBWA Amsterdam
Nike Dance – First Timers
Director: Tayo Yuseff | Producer: Jayde Thomas | Production: LCS Studios
Kimpton Hotels films – Glasgow, London
Director: Damian Russel | Producer: Leo Beamish | Production: IHG
Nike Bra By
Director: Netti Hurley | Producer: Agatha Gorazdowski | Production: Thursdays Child
FBFW20 - Ghosted
Director: Alexander Rhino | Producer: Rhiannon Reid | Production: 24 Productions
Adidas x Crepe
Director: Alastair Strong | Producer: Louis Barron | Production: 24 Productions
CTC Football FW20
Director: Elliot Wilcox | Producer: Gemma Scarascia | Production: Global Adidas
Kimpton Hotels – Manchester, Edinburgh
Director: Jake Curtis | Producer: Leo Beamish | Production: IHG
OAMC ORIGINALS CAMPAIGN AND PRODUCT DROP 2
Producer: Bianca Anton | Photographer: Sam Rock | Agency: OAMC
FBSS22 - LYON
Director: Thomas Cadoux | Producer: Bianca Anton | Production: ATTTD
Football SS21 CTC - Madrid
Director: Elliot Kennedy | Producer: Rhiannon Reid | Production: Global Adidas
Zound - London
DIrector: Alastair Strong | Producer: Louis Barron | 24 Productions
Core FW20 - London
Director: Glenn Kitson | Producer: Bianca Anton | Production: 24 Productions
Core SS20
Director: Tom Bender | Producer: Bianca Anton | Production: 24 Productions
OAMC Originals product - drop 2
Director: Sam Rock | Producer: Bianca Anton | Production: 24 Productions
GREEN STEWARD | RUNNER
Match.com “Summer”
Director: Pete Roe | Producer: Lisa Dawson | 1st AD: Kerry Green | Production: Recipe
McCAFE Kerching
Director: Rollo Jackson | Producer: Tarquin Glass | 1st AD: Rawdon De Fresnes | Production: Somesuch
Tesco – F&F AW21
Director: Jones | Producer: Daniel Wheldon | 1st AD: Louis Barron | Production: OB Management
Dominos Yodel
Director: Sam Hibbard | Producer: Lucy Gossage | 1st AD: Rawdon De Fresnes | Production: Somesuch
Ford E-Transit
Director: Martin Bennett | Producer: Ruth Oates | 1st AD: Rawdon De Fresnes | Production: GTB
Tudor – “Kick it” David Beckham
Director: Hopi Allard | Producer: Nicola Doring | 1st AD: Rawdon De Fresnes | Production: Studio 99
Hyundai Disney Marvel - Loki
Director: Ben Seresin | Producer: Erinn Fitzgerald | 1st AD: Rawdon De Fresnes | Production: LS Productions
NOW TV – Platform 2021
Director: Ben Whitehouse | Producer: Jay Lovelock | 1st AD; Jude Campbell | Production: Stink Films
Lidl Big On
Director: Andrew Gaynord | Producer: Hera King | 1st AD: Rawdon De Fresnes | Production: Mindseye
Dominos Winter Yodel
Director: Sam Hibbard | Producer: Lucy Gossage | 1st AD: Rawdon De Fresnes | Production: Somesuch
Craft Gin Club Christmas
Director: Michael O'Kelly | Producer: Lisa Dawson | 1st AD: Rawdon De Fresnes | Production: Recipe
Apple TV - Estuary
Director: Mars Washington | Producer: Erinn Fitzgerald | 1st AD: Jo Winter | Production: Shotsie Productions
UEFA – Football Back Together (Euro 2020)
Director: Simon Bisset | Producer: Fred Tifiin | 1st AD: Louis Barron | Production: Shoot the Company
DFS – What’s your thing
Director: Freddie Powell | Producer: Tabetha Glass-Jackman | 1st AD: Rawdon De Fresnes | Production: Drool
Vanguard Millions
Director: Greg Hackett | Producer: Gareth Crothers | 1st AD: Rawdon De Fresnes | Production: Spindle
Alpro – “Rye” & “No Sugar”
Director: Sam Hibbard | Producer: Lucy Gossage | 1st AD: Rawdon De Fresnes | Production: Somesuch
Dixons Deep Pockets – Currys PC World
Director: Jo Tanner | Producer: Simon Spender |1st AD: James Dyer | Production: Flare Productions