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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Starting in the UK with few clients and little revenue from motorsport events, Tim faced growth challenges like most new filmmakers. Boldly, he relocated to Dubai with his business partners and worked tirelessly for a decade. Now, he leads a team of 15, generating millions in revenue annually and collaborating with top global brands and personalities.
Now, he’s here to share all his industry secrets, hacks, and fast-track tips that took him years to learn, helping you scale and grow your career. Tim provides hands on support to aspiring filmmakers and mentors them through their production careers and entrepreneurial journeys.
Meet the FFF students who’ve not only recouped their investments, but are now scaling up their revenue, working with major brands and growing their teams.
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.
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!
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.
Patrick has achieved and earned $120K USD within the initial two years of establishing his production house with Tim’s mentoring support and a further $180K USD at the end of 2023 ($300,000 USD inside three years)!
Tim has had the privilege of guiding Patrick since the inception of his journey and has taught him to absorb the knowledge from FFF course as well as the supporting content to consume.
Reach out to Patrick at 4V Films directly to know more about his journey with Tim!
As an FFF Academy member, you’ll have access to monthly group coaching sessions led by Tim and the FFF ambassadors, where you can ask questions, receive feedback, and gain insights from both Tim and the wider filmmaker community.
Additionally, you’ll receive a quarterly one-on-one mentoring session with Tim, along with a dedicated onboarding session to help you hit the ground running.
For those seeking more frequent 1:1 mentorship (daily / weekly support), this is exclusive to flagship program students. However, after completing your first year in FFF Academy, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the flagship program with Tim to determine if it’s the right next step for you.
The FFF Academy package is a few thousand USD, granting you two years of Academy access and one full year of 1:1 mentoring with Tim.
Most members recoup their investment within the first 60 days, and we back this with guarantees—if you don’t see results, you’re eligible for a full refund, making this a low-risk, high-reward opportunity to scale your filmmaking business.
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans to make the program more accessible. However, payment options are only discussed during your consultation call with our Admissions Officer, as they depend on your individual situation and whether we determine the program is the right fit for you.
No, there are no hidden or additional fees. However, your access duration and level of support will depend on the package you choose.
Flagship Course: Lifetime access to course materials, but 1:1 mentorship with Tim is available for 18 months. The FFF Academy Membership: Includes 2 years of community access and 1 year of direct 1:1 access to Tim, with approximately 4-6 private coaching sessions per year.
Yes! We previously offered a 10-day money-back guarantee, but we’ve recently extended it to 60 days—giving you plenty of time to explore the program and experience its value firsthand.
This guarantee is subject to our terms and conditions, which require you to:
✅ Attend group and 1:1 sessions
✅ Actively implement the material
✅ Show no ROI or tangible value despite genuine effort
If you meet these criteria and still don’t see results, you’ll be eligible for a full refund—making this a risk-free investment in your business.