He stressed that the field of art and digital media is witnessing a great demand from young people

Ahmed Balouki .. His dream of studying directing prompted him to travel to America

  • Blocky preferred private work because it allowed him to produce more of his work.

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Emirati filmmaker and photographer Ahmed Blouki confirmed that he had dreamed of studying directing since his childhood, and despite his studies of media at the American University of Sharjah, he traveled to America to study directing.

He told "Emirates Today": "I have worked in the field of photography and art since graduating from university in 2001, as I started my life as a director and producer on Dubai TV, for six years," noting that he left the job now and works "freely" in directing, photography and video editing, for the parties Various, and social media celebrities.

He stated that during the first six years after graduating, he worked as a director on Dubai TV, for a number of television programmes, including "Mimar", which specializes in real estate, and "Mashaheer", which specializes in fashion.

He pointed out that his dream of studying film directing, photography and montage, which he had in mind since his childhood, developed with the development of technological means that the world is currently witnessing accelerating. Each person has his own “brand”, which he acquires through his work on social media platforms and new media.

Blocky explained that his academic study aimed to develop his skill in storytelling since his childhood, pointing out that he found in the academic study a way to get rid of his feeling of shyness, and to express himself and his ideas through stories that included videos of his production and direction.

He added, "I feel very happy, when I publish a video clip on a social media platform, and it includes one of the stories that I tell, especially if it creates an interaction from the followers."

And about "digital media", he mentioned that he had been thinking since his childhood of becoming a director, and he is currently planning to be a comprehensive artist, not limited to directing and production, but aims to study and learn all kinds of art.

Blocky pointed out that the field of art and digital media is currently witnessing a great demand from young people in general, and young citizens in particular, noting that the state supports young national cadres in all disciplines, including art.

He stated that specialists in the field of art of all kinds need support to unleash their artistic talents more, especially to present stories that are more daring in the idea, and more in depth in the subject.

He pointed out that his family was a strong supporter of him to study the arts and specialize in them, noting that he preferred private work, because it allows him to have a broader scope to produce and better present his works.

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