The Hekaya crew filming a scene in blue fog
Product placement & investment
Hekaya Studios · Jeddah

Put your brandin the story.

We don't just make movies. We build cultural moments, and your product can live inside them.

See the tiers

Why stories win

Brands fight for seconds of attention. Films win hours of emotional engagement.

76%

of people skip online ads. Nobody skips a great scene.

Source: IPG Mediabrands

Embedded trust

Characters audiences love use your product.

Longer shelf life

Ads run for weeks. Films live for years, in cinemas and on streaming.

Global exposure

Reach Saudi audiences, the region and Arab viewers worldwide.

High recall

Viewers remember the brand without feeling sold to.

Ads vs. placement

We don't cut to commercial. Your product becomes part of the emotional arc.

Traditional adProduct placement
SkippableYesNo
Emotional engagementNoYes
Natural integrationNoYes
LifespanWeeksYears, theatrical and streaming
Cultural relevanceLimitedDeep and story-based

Marketing that feels human

A product isn't just used. It becomes part of who a character is.

Storyboard sketch: a father handing his daughter a small gift box
Legacy & loveA father gifting his daughter your smartwatch ties your brand to family.
Storyboard sketch: friends laughing around a restaurant table
Where joy livesFriends laughing over your restaurant's table make it the place to be.
Storyboard sketch: a customer and a shopkeeper at a counter
Everyday ritualThe shop on the corner, the brand on the shelf, the one the hero always picks.

Placement that pays off

Industry figures from our placement kit.

81%

of consumers say they notice products in shows and movies.

+29%

brand favourability when a product is integrated well.

14–20%

higher purchase intent, especially for local brands.

Three men in blue light, a still from Yesterday After Tomorrow
Our track record

Yesterday After Tomorrow

Premiered at the Red Sea International Film Festival, released in Saudi cinemas, acquired by Netflix.

NetflixVOX Cinemas

Where your brand fits

Placement opportunities across our upcoming films.

The slate

Films open for placement: thrillers, comedies, sci-fi, horror and fantasy, written by Omar Ashmouni and directed by Ghani Saig.

Minor SinsMalice and WickednessAboard EarthWe Will Be Back ShortlyBodiesMeterMy Friend SatanNamnamAlkhanasUnder the Arabian Sky

Placement tiers

Six ways in, from a product on the shelf to an official brand partner. Prices in Saudi riyals.

Tier 1

Intro spot

85,000 SAR
  • Background placement: logo or product on a shelf
  • No actor interaction
Tier 2

Support role

200,000 SAR
  • Product visibly used by a secondary character
  • 3–5 seconds on screen
Tier 3

Scene integration

300,000 SAR
  • Product used by the main character
  • 5–10 seconds of screen time
  • Mentioned in dialogue where it fits
Tier 4

Narrative driver

500,000 SAR
  • Product plays a role in a key scene
  • 10–15 seconds on screen
  • Shared in a social promo, story or post
Tier 5

Brand hero

800,000–1,000,000 SAR
  • Product is central to a plot point
  • Featured across multiple scenes
  • Actor endorsement on social
  • Mentioned in the press kit, PR and red carpet
Tier 6

Official brand partner

1,500,000+ SAR
  • Exclusivity in your product category
  • Full co-branded marketing push, film and brand
  • Behind-the-scenes access for custom content
  • Option for a brand featurette or vignette from the film
Charged separately
  • Actor appearances in brand commercials
  • Custom shoot days for branded social content
  • Brand logo on film posters or title cards

Why Saudi, why now

A golden moment for Saudi cinema. Brands who enter early become its flag bearers.

500%

growth in Saudi box office since 2018.

Backed

Government support for cinema and content creation.

Streamed

Streaming platforms are prioritising local stories for global audiences.

Early

Brands that enter now become part of the culture.

How it works

We give your brand a role, not just a placement.

  1. Read the scripts

    Review our upcoming films and align on the right placements.

  2. Plan the shot

    A custom visual plan for how your product appears on screen.

  3. Get credited

    Your brand is credited and amplified across the film's campaign.

  4. Go beyond the film

    Behind-the-scenes content, co-branded social assets and PR tie-ins.

  5. Watch your movie

    See your brand on the big screen.

Let's talk opportunities

Tell us about your brand and we'll send the scripts that fit.

Hekaya Studios
Contact@hekayastudios.com
Omar Ashmouni
O.Ashmouni@hekayastudios.com
+966 56 924 4099

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