Timothy Fare-Matthews, founder of Financially-Free Filmmaker and Sony MEA Alpha Ambassador, manages renowned Dubai-based production house First and Ten Productions, which has produced content for numerous global high-profile brands including VICE, YouTube, Will Smith, Gulf Oil and Red Bull.
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I can’t share all the details yet, but I just closed Booking.com as a client and will be traveling to Japan next week for my first-ever fashion creator collaboration with them. The total project budget is estimated at $30-40k, including agency fees. The best part? All expenses—flights, food, everything—are fully covered by the client. It’s the start of a fantastic relationship, and I couldn’t be more excited.
But that’s not all—just secured a second client, a medical company, with a $25-30k budget for a four-video social media package. The deal closed in just 40 minutes, thanks to Tim’s guidance and my network. Tim’s approach—focusing on value and cutting through unnecessary questions—has been a total game-changer. It feels like I’m playing with a cheat code!
Before joining FFF, I was barely surviving in the industry, earning less than 15,000 AED annually with no guidance or support. I was on the verge of giving up. Fast forward to this month:
• 9,000 AED secured, plus a long-term partnership with a communication agency.
• 16,500 AED for a documentary shoot with a seafood company.
• 34,000 AED for a documentary mini-series with a wildlife conservation organization.
All of these are now long-term partnerships, and word is spreading about my business. I’m also close to closing another 50,000 AED deal. Thanks to FFF, I now have the resources, guidance, and a supportive community to scale my business and grow my talent.
Since joining the FFF Academy, my business has skyrocketed—57% growth from July to August, 17% in September, and a projected 25% increase this month. In just 5 months, I've hit my annual target by mastering ECV, client onboarding, and building a strong network.
The transition from a full-time job to video production entrepreneurship was daunting, but FFF provided the clarity and strategies I needed. Tim’s tailored 1-on-1 guidance and Masterclasses pushed my business to new heights, while the platform became my go-to resource for overcoming challenges.
FFF Academy is transformative—not just for growth, but for creating sustainable success. I now have the skills, network, and confidence to thrive in the creative industry.
Quick end-of-year update: My freelance business is thriving! I had to turn down a two-month job worth over 14k AED per month because I’m fully booked for the next quarter with some incredible brands and landmarks.
Last week, I earned 7.2k AED in just three days, and the momentum keeps building. I’ve got a 10-day project in Oman and December is already packed!
I'm incredibly grateful for all the support from Tim and the FFF Community! Their guidance has been crucial during the early stages of my business journey. I transitioned from earning $2K per month after taxes in a job in Canada to making $15K USD in my first few months of freelancing. Now, I'm averaging $3K per contract with each client, working just a few days a month—and I'm just getting started.
So, I've made over 350,000 USD in just a little over three years! Huge shout out to Tim and FFF! His mentoring seriously helped me streamline my filmmaking / business journey, enabling me to massively level up both creatively and financially.
I'm in my third year under his guidance and I've achieved what feels like a decade's worth of progress, building a successful production team in Denmark, shooting over 100 productions.
Honestly, joining FFF advanced program and experiencing Tim's coaching has completely transformed my career. The one-on-one sessions are worth the investment alone.
The way the materials and course is laid out has given me so much clarity and direction in my business. Plus, I earned over $2,000 in just the first two months alone.
Exciting news to share—I’ve just secured another job worth $4,940 for a three-day shoot that includes interviews, b-roll, and post-production!
On top of that, I’ll also be managing gear hire and flight travel for the project, which makes it even more rewarding. I’m incredibly grateful for amazing clients like this who trust me with their vision.
The ultimate goal is to keep building on this momentum, and I’m looking forward to finding even more opportunities like this in the future!
As a media house duo in South Africa, we struggled to find tailored, actionable business guidance. We’d tried everything from business trainers to life coaches, with no success—until we met Tim. From the very first interaction, we knew working with him was money well spent, and we hadn’t even joined the program yet.
In our first one-on-one session, Tim identified our strengths, pinpointed our gaps, and helped us create a clear roadmap for success. Over the past four months, he’s transformed our approach—from two creatives with no concrete plan to a streamlined, well-managed business.
Under Tim’s guidance, we’ve gained a solid understanding of profit margins, optimized our client experience, and started effectively measuring staff KPIs.
We can’t recommend the FFF Academy enough. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, there’s always immense value to gain from Tim’s expertise, both as a mentor and a friend.