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About Mufasa, Bangkok video production since 2009Creative people.
Real impact.

Mufasa Co., Ltd. is a video and photography production company based in Bangkok, working with brands, organisations, embassies and agencies across Thailand and the region.

Our story

Our story

Quality over quantity. Every time.

Mufasa is led by filmmaker and photographer James Iles. Trained in film and television in London, James has spent 29 years behind the camera and 17 years building Mufasa into a production partner for international organisations, global brands and Bangkok’s business community.

While much of the market chases volume, we focus on content crafted with care: video and photography that serves your business objectives and adds real value. It’s also why agencies and in-house marketing teams bring us in when they need specialist production they can rely on.

We work the way Bangkok works best: Thai and Western business practices side by side, calm problem-solving when a shoot gets busy, and long-term relationships with the clients we work for.

We also bring on interns, giving the next generation of filmmakers and photographers real experience on professional shoots. Interested? Get in touch.

29
Years in film, video and photography
17
Years leading Mufasa in Bangkok, since 2009
BA
Film and Television, University of Westminster
The Mufasa lion

The name

Why Mufasa? Why the lion?

Mufasa is a name chosen with purpose. Its roots lie in East Africa, where I was born in Kenya and spent my early years growing up in Malawi and the surrounding region.

The lion is a personal tribute to those roots—an enduring symbol of power and clarity. But just as important is the pride: it reflects the strong collaborative team ethic needed to deliver high-quality video and photography productions.

I wanted a name with real meaning, something memorable that represents how I do business. Mufasa brings all of those elements together while keeping my brand tied directly to where my journey began.

James Iles, Founder and Managing Director
James Iles, Managing Director of Mufasa

Meet the director

James Iles

Managing Director, Filmmaker and Photographer

James studied film and television at the University of Westminster in London before making Bangkok his base. Over 29 years he has filmed and photographed everything from international conferences and expos to corporate films, team portraits and on-location brand content.

On set, James is the person you’re working with: planning the shoot, running the camera and seeing the edit through to delivery. Clients know him for bringing order to chaos, and for making everyone in front of the lens feel at ease.

Experience

  • Mufasa Co., Ltd.Managing Director, Filmmaker and Photographer · Bangkok · 2009–present

Education

  • University of Westminster, LondonBA (Hons) Film and Television · 2000–2003

Specialisms

  • Corporate and event video
  • Photography
  • 360° video
  • Social media content
James on LinkedIn

Trusted by leading brands, organisations and agencies

  • Tourism Authority of Thailand
  • Airports of Thailand (AOT)
  • WIPO
  • DKSH
  • HSBC
  • Deloitte
  • AWS
  • SCG
  • Embassy of the Netherlands in Thailand
  • UN Women
  • GIZ / ASEAN Access
  • ILO
  • Cybersec Asia
  • UFI
  • VIV Asia
  • AFC
  • FESPA Asia
  • 90 Seconds
  • ANZWG
  • Advance Australia Council (AACT)
  • AustCham Thailand

Kind words

What our clients say

  • James came on board as a sponsor with a booth showcasing his previous work, then gave us a fantastic reel we used to promote the following year’s event, along with some wonderful candid shots of the crowd. He’s a genuine pleasure to work with, and his work speaks for itself.

    Ngoc Ellem Organising Committee, Melbourne Cup Bangkok 2024

  • Our team loved it. James set up a proper studio in our back “rec room” — professional lighting, a monitor to review every shot in real time — and the staff spent the day shooting together and getting ready for their photos. Brilliant from start to finish.

    Silk Legal Team profile photography, 2024

  • James turned a corner of our office into a fully working studio and ran the whole profile shoot himself. The results look genuinely professional — we couldn’t be happier with them.

    FOSR Law Team profile photography, 2025

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