Hire videographers in Riyadh
Find a videographer for brand films, social content, events and interviews. Post one brief, see who applies with their reel and day rate, and book them directly, with no agency in between.
What videographers cover
- Brand and campaign films
- Short-form social content for Reels and TikTok
- Event and conference coverage
- Interviews and testimonials
- Behind-the-scenes and product videos
What to put in your brief
- What the video is for and where it will run (Instagram, TV, website)
- How many final videos, their length and aspect ratio (9:16, 16:9)
- Shoot dates, hours and locations
- Whether you need editing, colour and sound, or just the footage
- Your budget for the day, or for the whole job
Booking in Riyadh
- Filming permits in Saudi Arabia are issued through the Saudi Film Commission. Check what your location needs before you lock dates.
- Drone filming needs approval from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), so flag it in your brief.
- The Saudi weekend is Friday and Saturday, and working days run Sunday to Thursday. Plan shoot days and delivery dates around it.
- For voice-over and on-camera talent, say whether you want a Saudi dialect, a wider Gulf accent or Modern Standard Arabic.
- VAT in Saudi Arabia is 15% and is added to the booking total for Saudi brands. Bookings on Mawahibna are priced in AED.
What to ask before you book
- Can I see work similar to this brief?
- What kit is included in your day rate: camera, lenses, lights, audio?
- Is editing included, and how many rounds of changes?
- When will I get the files, and in what format?
How booking works on Mawahibna
- Post a brief. Describe the job, the dates and your budget. Posting is free.
- See who applies. Talent apply with their work and rate, and every applicant gets an AI match score against your brief.
- Book directly. Message, agree the details and book. No agency in the middle.
Pricing
Free to join and free to post a brief. Brands pay a 15% booking fee on completed bookings; talent pay 5%, deducted from their payout.
Are you one of them?
Are you a videographer? Create a free profile with your reel, day rate and city, and apply to briefs from brands across the region. You keep 95% of every booking.