A LITTLE ABOUT VERANO CREATIVES
“Creativity is intelligence having fun” — Albert Einstein
What We Do
Verano Creatives is a film and photography production house based in Bahrain. We create custom tailored film and photography content that is memorable, intelligently thought out, and aesthetically captivating.
Our Clients
- The Ritz Carlton Hotel
- Mahonia Fine Dining Restaurant
- Bapco
- Gulf Air
- Bahrain Steel
- Viva Telecom
- Al Zain Jewellery
- GIB Bank
- BNP Paribas
- SICO Investment Bank
- Tamkeen
- Seef Properties
- Frasier Suites
- Jasmi's
- DHL Global Logistics
- Alliance Francaise
- Le Chocolat
- My Cafe
- Wok Station
- ...and many more
- We also work with a variety of agencies
Founder
Summer Ameen is a Bahraini photographer and filmmaker who specializes in the best things in life: people and food.
She grew up in Bahrain, and has since lived in Canada, the UK, and Dubai before settling back on the island she calls home.
Her approach to photography and video production is influenced by her background in anthropology and sociology, as well as her education in filmmaking. She has taught photography and video production at university level, curated exhibitions, and taught a variety of workshops.
Throughout her 10-year career, she has been honored with various international awards from the USA, Spain, and Canada for her photography and filmmaking work.
Most recently, Summer has founded a Photography & Video Production House named Verano Creatives.
She is passionate about storytelling, travel, music, and everything to do with the sea.
Education
Bachelors Degree (First Class with Honours) in Filmmaking, Middlesex University, UK
Filmmaking Certificate, Surrey Institute of Art and Design, UK
Filmmaking Certificate, London Film Academy, UK
International Awards
Winner - Best Short Film - Canadian Diversity Film Festival - November 2016
Winner - Best Woman Filmmaker - Barcelona Planet Film Festival - October 2016
Winner - Best Director in the Golden Prize Category - Red Carpet Film Festival in Bahrain - November 2016
4 images awarded at the Professional Photographers of America's International Photographic Competition between 2012 and 2013.
Publications and Exhibits
Published in Professional Photographer Magazine, The Ritz Carlton Magazine (international edition), DHL Global Logistics Magazine (international edition), and various local magazines.