Maellyn Macintosh

Director / Photographer / Writer

Director & Filmmaker

I am a creative and documentary director and filmmaker based in Dubai, and working internationally. I have created content of all kinds for brands and organisations such as Dubai Media, Nestle, Canon, Azadea, the UN and more. My work spans documentaries, commercials, food, fashion, and events. I have filmed across the globe from Europe to South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. My work is my passion and I approach each job with dedication and a desire to create something beautiful.

With a background in writing, I love creating scripts and bringing imaginative concepts to life. I offer documentaries, commercials and content created with a combination of creative storytelling and high end visuals. I work hand-in-hand with clients from concept to completion, from script to the final edit. For larger projects, I draw on a network of trusted local talent.

My documentary work has taken me to some of the most remote regions of the world to document indigenous cultures. I have also made documentaries for organisations and brands such as 60 sec docs. My documentary ‘Eternal Ink: Tattoos from the Spirit Worlds‘ is available on Amazon Prime and other channels.

Corporate Videos

Telling the story of your company or brand requires a combination of engaging storytelling and stunning visuals. I will help you to find the right way to engage your audience, whether that be a compelling documentary, a slick branding film, or an engaging series of shorts that drive traffic to your platforms.

Social Media Content

Photography

Photography has always been a passion, and I often initiate projects for the love of it. I have taken hundreds of photographs while filming my documentaries, some of which have been published in books and magazines. My portfolio entry for the 2024 HIPA Award is currently shortlisted. My fashion photographs have been published in numerous fashion magazines. My personal project ‘Dubai Nostalgia’ is a tribute to my favourite city, and en effort to document my favourite places in the world’s fastest changing city. It exists as an instagram page and blog.

Writing

I have written a variety of content including essays for magazines, short film and documentary scripts and a children’s book. After moving to London I studied Journalism and worked as a healthcare PR exec, writing promotional content and case studies. Interviewing prominent doctors, scientists and patients helped me refine my interview skills, which I now use in my documentary and corporate work. I also took many courses in screenwriting, and spent hours crafting short film scripts. Over the years I have written web content, training courses and proposals. I am comfortable moving between corporate and highly imaginative writing styles.

I would love to discuss your project with you.

Email on maellynmac@gmail.com,
Call or Watsapp +971 567762787

Testimonials

Maellyn is simply the best and goes the extra mile. We highly recommend her.

Extraordinarily hard working and focused DP/Photographer.

Outstanding work.

Michael Peay
Reframe/ Dubai media

I hired Maellyn for various behind-the-scenes, event videos and documentaries. I always found her work to be of a very high quality, and she was easy to work with. I would recommend her to anyone who wants videos produced to a high standard.

Wouter kingma
Owner, Wouter Kingma Productions, Dubai