David Stybr, CEO of BOXO Productions, recently unveiled the BOXO Movie Fund during a panel discussion at GITEX Global 2025. This regulated investment platform, licensed in Dubai and based in the Cayman Islands, aims to bridge the gap between Hollywood’s renowned production capabilities and the rapidly growing creative and financial sectors of the Middle East.
The BOXO Movie Fund is not a new venture but an extension of BOXO’s proven track record. With more than $40 million in existing film assets, the company has already been behind major productions such as Locked starring Anthony Hopkins, Land of Bad with Russell Crowe, and Flight Risk featuring Mark Wahlberg. Currently, BOXO is involved in several high-profile projects in active development.
Bringing Hollywood to the Middle East
Stybr emphasized that the fund’s mission goes beyond financing films. “Our goal is not only to finance films – it’s to transfer knowledge and build a sustainable creative ecosystem in the region,” he explained. The fund plans to provide opportunities for local talent by involving regional directors, writers, and technicians in large-scale, Hollywood-level productions. This hands-on approach allows local professionals to gain practical experience while working alongside industry veterans.
In a further commitment to regional development, the BOXO Movie Fund will allocate part of each production budget to hire local professionals. The fund also plans to establish a post-production and AI-driven visual effects studio in the Gulf, enhancing the area’s long-term creative and technological capabilities.
A New Investment Opportunity
The BOXO Movie Fund is currently accepting soft commitments from strategic investors, family offices, and institutional partners who are interested in exploring the intersection of finance, technology, and entertainment. This move aligns with the broader trend of the UAE’s growing involvement in tech-driven industries, such as the increasing emphasis on digital assets. UAE billionaires are betting on AI and digital assets to shape the next generation of wealth, and this initiative complements that vision by fusing entertainment with cutting-edge technology.
By attracting investment into the creative sector, the fund also seeks to solidify the Middle East’s role in global entertainment production, making it a key player in the global media and technology landscape.
With its extensive resources, established industry connections, and commitment to regional talent development, the BOXO Movie Fund has the potential to reshape both the film and tech industries in the Middle East. This initiative promises not only to create high-profile films but also to foster long-term, sustainable growth within the region’s entertainment ecosystem.
