Special Effects (SFX) in the UAE
The special effects department creates practical, in-camera effects such as rain, wind, smoke, fire, explosions and mechanical rigs, safely and repeatably.
Feature film, TV drama, Commercials, Music video, Digital & social
- Special Effects SupervisorDesigns and leads all practical effects on a production, managing the SFX crew, budget and safety.
- Special Effects TechnicianBuilds, rigs and operates practical effects such as rain, wind, breakaways, bullet hits and mechanical gags.
- Senior Special Effects TechnicianLeads SFX setups on set and in the workshop, supervising technicians on complex rigs.
- PyrotechnicianDesigns and fires licensed explosives, fireballs and pyrotechnic effects safely on set.
- Atmospheric Effects TechnicianCreates smoke, haze, fog, dust, snow and rain effects to build atmosphere in a scene.
- SFX EngineerDesigns and fabricates mechanical, hydraulic and electronic effects rigs such as gimbals and moving platforms.
- Special Effects TraineeEntry-level trainee in the SFX department learning workshop skills and on-set effects safety.
- Rain and Water Effects TechnicianRigs rain towers, rain bars, water tanks and water effects for scenes requiring rain or flooding.