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WINNER:
HAROLD FERNANDES,
MEDIAPRO
TPMEA AWARDS 2018
LIGHTING DESIGNER
THE SHORTLIST
OF THE YEAR
THE SHORTLIST
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“I joined GCC Events in December 2009
and thorough understanding of all aspects of the international events industry.
“As Operations Manager, I oversee the day to day running of GCC and all of its personnel as well as tending to client needs - any time of the day or night. Each
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Craig Ralph
Operations Manager.
Aa“GrCoCnEveRntus is sa UAE based crewing Paul Coopes
company to the events and entertainment
key to our success.
“It’s all quite easy when you love what
you do, and to work with some truly amazing people on a daily basis, all of whom share
industry which exist to provide
season brings a new highlight. There’s
“I became a Lighting Technician at
was my first stop, and I worked as a
comprehensive, high-quality, English
a lot of last minute changes on crew
Oceania Lighting in New Zealand where I
freelancer until eventually being head
speaking crew. Our strength lies in our
requirements and I attend to each one of
was given the opportunity to work with
hunted for a position in Dubai. Eventually
in-depth knowledge, breadth of experience
them!”
sWome ofIthNe moNst proEminRent p:eople in the industry. During this time, I got to
I settled with Production Technology LLC (Protec), as its Chief Lighting Designer. “For the last 9 years, I have not
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“I started my career at Essential Lighting in
“Over the years, I have worked on some
to crew and production manager. After
Tournament, Zayed Heritage Festival,
2002 as Head of Power. Following the PRG
amazing projects. One that springs to mind
several years working in NZ, I opted to
Tomorrowland Unite, Sensation and
purchase in 2009, an opportunity arose for
was Lighting up the Burj Khalifa, while
make my mark across the globe. London
RedFestDXB.”
a Warehouse Manager. Looking for career progression, I moved to the Middle East in 2013 to seek out new opportunities. This all came to fruition when I joined eclipse Staging Services as Warehouse Manager, and now as Operations Manager.
working with several other companies was a real challenge and a very proud moment when it all came together. RedFestDXB was another; it really was an amazing team effort from everyone when a storm arrived - Media City was cleared and but
the same values. It’s a real privilege.”
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potential - like painting on a blank canvass. later and able to deliver a show. It was truly
was my first stop, and I worked as a freelancer until eventually being head hunted for a position in Dubai. Eventually I settled with Production Technology LLC
eager and ready for any challenge. A passion
that still remains today. We have the most
amazing team and pure dedication is what
drives not just me, but everyone at eclipse. and development of our staff, and the
To deliver. constant need to improve is without doubt,
THE SHORTLIST
Aaron Russ
“eclipse have a true dedication to health and safety, something I believe should be practiced more in this region. The training
“I became a Lighting Technician at Oceania Lighting in New Zealand where I was given the opportunity to work with some of the most prominent people in the industry. During this time, I got to work on highly acclaimed live events such as New Zealand Fashion Week, touring concerts, corporate events, and music festivals such as Big Day Out and Summer Dayze.
“Through the years, I worked at
all levels of the lighting industry from lighting technician and systems engineer, to crew and production manager. After several years working in NZ, I opted to make my mark across the globe. London
Olivia Joyce
(Protec), as its Chief Lighting Designer. “For the last 9 years, I have not
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providing around the clock support to the
project managers and operations team, ensuring every aspect of our events are run smoothly and efficiently.
“Over the years I have worked on some truly incredible events including working as Audio & Video Operator for the Royal Family in Abu Dhabi on several occasions.
“I am honoured to have been shortlisted for the EINO Backstage Award, and am grateful to everyone at Protec who nominated me.”
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