governmentMENA Effie – GoldGulf Film Award – Best Government Film

Oman Vision 2040

A cinematic national campaign film showcasing Oman's development vision.

Client

Ministry of Information

Year

2025

Location

Muscat, Oman

Duration

4:32

Resolution

4K

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Language

Arabic / English

Overview

A sweeping cinematic portrait of Oman's transformation, blending aerial cinematography with intimate human stories to communicate a decade-long national vision.

Objectives

  • Communicate the national vision to a global audience
  • Showcase infrastructure & sustainability projects
  • Build public trust and pride

Challenges

Coordinating aerial access across restricted government sites while maintaining a tight six-week production window.

Creative Process

Three-phase production: nationwide location scouting, multi-crew aerial + ground shoots, and a bespoke color grade built around Oman's desert and coastal palette.

Behind The Scenes

“They translated a decade of national strategy into four minutes that moved the entire country.”

— H.E. Communications Director, Ministry of Information

Final Outcome

12M+ views across national broadcast and social platforms within the first month.

Equipment

Camera

ARRI Alexa Mini LF, Sony FX9

Drone

DJI Inspire 3, DJI Mavic 3 Cine

Lighting

ARRI SkyPanel S60, Aputure 600D

Credits

DirectorYusuf Al Balushi
DOPSara Al Habsi
EditorMohammed Rashid
ColoristLayla Nasser

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