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Imaginary Friends is a Dubai-based digital agency, focusing on influencer, talent, and brand management, as well as creative and image consultancy, creative strategy across screens and irl.
We believe in supporting quality local talent. Imaginary Friends is here to facilitate and inspire a new wave of creative movement through the lens of the regions unseen, subversive, daring creatives. The youth play a vital role in creating culture, driving innovation and ultimately driving revenue - particularly in marginalized communities. It is our hope to centralize the creative integrity of deserving profiles from these communities who are often underrepresented or fall through the cracks.
We provide professional development including brand positioning, career advice, image consultation to secure and manage bookings for a special pool of individuals who are digital creators, models, artists, stylists, trap stars, directors, film makers and personalities.
At IMFR, we lean on the expertise of young insiders from fashion, music, art, design, communications, and entertainment. Our clients span from the GCC to all corners of the globe, and authenticity drives everything we do. We're committed to understanding the bond between new audiences and our contemporary artists and mapping the intersection in which brands can contribute to that organically and tastefully.
We also provide creative social media strategy that is centered around consistent practice and a deep understanding of the internet rooted in hours turned to years logged online. Paying attention to every corner of the internet and what makes it tick, helps us help our brands find their audience and how to best speak to them.
IMFR CONSISTS OF
✪ 10 languages
✪ 14 countries
✪ All genders
✪ 78% female 22% male
✪ 13% Emirati
FEATURED IN
✪ Vogue Arabia 1 - Helena Shahin
✪ Vogue Arabia 2 - Huda Shahin
✪ GQ Middle East 1 - Karim Nassar
✪ GQ Middle East 2 - Jullz Bek
✪ GQ Middle East 3 - Omar Al Mahri
✪ Grazia Magazine 1 - Iffat Marash, Helena Shahin
✪ Grazia Magazine 2 - Jullz Bek
✪ Emirates Women 1 - Muzi Sufi
✪ Emirates Women 2 - Jullz Bek
✪ Savoir Flair - Fathima Mehreen
✪ Sole DXB
✪ Hia Magazine - Huda Shahin
TESTIMONIALS
SERVICES
TALENT AGENCY
➊ TALENT MANAGEMENT
➋ EDITORIAL & COMMERCIAL BOOKINGS
➌ IMAGE DEVELOPMENT
➍ GUEST LISTING
➎ TALENT HOSPITALITY
Professional development services, such as brand positioning, career guidance, and mentorship. Artists, including influencers, models, photographers, stylists, trap stars, directors and personalities, are supported to achieve their personal goals and effectively engage with the next generation.
Forging well-aligned brand partnerships that foster a digital impression of excellence; including but not limited to editorial and commercial endeavors with coordination of photo shoots, digital campaigns, endorsements and creative exchange with brands and publications.
Accelerating social presence by identifying each talent's unique brand niche and executing test shoots and creative agency productions. Developing brand guidelines and standard procedures to refine their image across both digital platforms and real-life interactions, creating a cohesive and impactful presence.
Curating guest lists of influencers and relevant profiles for event attendance and coverage, we ensure your events receive maximum exposure and engagement. Our meticulous approach guarantees the right voices are present to amplify your message and enhance event success.
Experts in festival logistics and artist hospitality, we seamlessly manage talent schedules from arrival to departure, providing itinerary management, cultural guidance, and personalized hospitality. Our roster includes esteemed artists like Wu-Tang Clan, Dave East, Nasir Jones, Jorja Smith, Lupe Fiasco, Busta Rhymes and more.
CREATIVE STUDIO