Hajar Al-Naim is the co-founder and executive producer at production house MTHEC. The goal of MTHEC is to build a high caliber, international mini-major studio with a focus on globally minded, artistic and story-driven films, and television and digital projects in a variety of genres and budget ranges.
She is also co-founder and CEO of Studio Production Training, which is an independent company that focuses on training and upskilling up-and-coming filmmakers in Saudi Arabia by providing them with world-class vocational and practical production training.
In partnership with Netflix, SPT launched the first-ever below-the-line production training program in the Kingdom entitled “Below-The-Line KSA.”
Al-Naim developed her production experience by producing several feature films, short films, and commercial advertisements.
In 2020, she produced the feature films “Cherry” directed by the Russo Brothers, and “Unforgettable Hands” directed by Hind Al-Fahad.
Al-Naim also directed and produced short films including “Black Sand” (2018), “Making Magic” (2015), and “Birthday” (2014).
Her short film “Detained” (2017) was nominated for the Best Muhr Gulf Short Awards at the Dubai Film Festival, and “Hope” (2016) was nominated for Best Picture at the Saudi Film Festival.
She is also currently chairperson of the board at Her Films Community in Riyadh, a nonprofit organization for Saudi female filmmakers to collaborate, learn, and exchange knowledge.
From March 2020 to March 2021, Al-Naim worked as a producer at 8IES Production, where she produced commercial advertisements and developed the company’s strategy.
Al-Naim holds a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from King Faisal University and a master’s degree in film and TV production from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California.
