About Us
Head-quartered in Dubai, Pixojam is home to the MENA region’s most advanced Virtual Production studio. Pixojam merges state-of-the art VP and XR technology with a level of expertise, passion and professionalism unmatched in the Middle-East and North Africa.
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Pixojam is the premier fully integrated virtual production studio in the Middle East. Featuring Hyper-realistic 3D environments paired with real time render software solutions, Pixojam delivers VP and XR production together with marketing and integrated solutions.
Our Team
Co-Founder of Pixojam, Azin has two decades of production, postproduction and virtual production experience. Azin holds herself to the highest professional standards. Her extensive experience in the world of film has allowed her to develop a unique and innovative point of view. In her current role, she uses that vision to its fullest potential.
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Previously, she worked for the BBC and the MBC Group, two of the world’s premier broadcasting corporations. She has also been managing a crew booking agency. She recently launched the first ever Virtual production stage in the Middle East.
CEO and General Manager: Azin Samarmand
With a career spanning 30 years, Michael’s artistic and technical knowledge is matched only by his professionalism.
From feature film production to documentary, his love of light and eye for beauty has allowed him to give life to the creations of some of the best director’s in MENA.
Michael is the only cinematographer in the region that knows the XR Stage inside out.
He was also the general manager of Filmquip Media, a rental company, in partnership with Arri Rental UK for 7 years.
COO, Director of Photography:
Michael Lagerwey
Hugo has a background in game design and development. He applies these skills into the design and development of 3D photorealistic environments which are built inside the Unreal Engine. He is also able to diagnose and solve any technical issue relating to the game engine software as well as having a keen eye for design and composition.
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Hugo also enjoys experimenting with new technology and is constantly pushing our R&D forward with new creative solutions.
VP Spervisor, Unreal Engine Artist: Hugo Weichert
With educational background in Architecture and Interior Architecture, and passion in CG, Mina started the journey as an Architectural visualizer.
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Her enthusiasm for developing her computer skills, led to meeting professional 3D artists and ended up working with some.
Afterwards, With gained knowledge including 3D modeling, texturing, lighting and rendering she entered the 3D Environment World.
Unreal Engine 3D Environment Artist: Mina Hosseini
Ava leads Marketing and Communication at Pixojam, driving strategic content and storytelling across platforms.
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She brings a research-driven, creative approach to shaping how Pixojam connects with its audiences.
She also manages cross-channel campaigns and content planning with clarity and consistency.
Marketing & Communications Lead: Ava Kaboli
Archie is the studio mascot and is present to supervise all day to day activities.
He is highly talented in inspecting equipment and entertaining the clients with his incredible social skills.
