Eddy Rizk
Eddy Rizk
CEO
BIG KAHUNA FILMS
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Biography
Eddy Rizk is a Lebanese-born filmmaker and entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of BIG KAHUNA FILMS, one of the Middle East's leading creative production houses.
Since establishing the company in 2007, he has built it into a trusted name in the region, known for high production standards and enduring collaborations with leading regional and international brands.
With offices in Dubai, Riyadh, and Beirut, BIG KAHUNA FILMS has played a defining role in shaping the region's film and advertising landscape, championing bold creativity, attracting global talent, and earning recognition at major advertising festivals worldwide.
Eddy also leads VIBE Content Creators, launched to meet the growing demand for agile, high-quality short-form content across the MENA region.
In early 2026, he launched CINAQO, a new venture focused on short-form vertical series, reflecting his continued interest in mobile-first storytelling and evolving content formats.
Committed to nurturing emerging talent, he founded the Young Directors Competition nearly a decade ago, an initiative designed to provide a platform for aspiring filmmakers across the region.
With over twenty years of industry experience, Eddy is widely recognized as a respected voice in the field.
He is also involved in awareness-driven and sociopolitical initiatives, reflecting his belief in the power of content to inspire, challenge, and create change.