Xpanse CGI explained

Xpanse CGI
Type:Wholly owned
Foundation:March 2007
Location:Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE
Key People:Ashraf Ghori
Waqqas Qadir Sheikh
Nizam Mohammed
Vonnie Maddox
Owner:Ashraf Ghori

Xpanse CGI is an Emirati animation design visual effects company that was founded in March 2007 by Ashraf Ghori who currently serves as Xpanse's CEO.[1] The studio originated in and operates from Dubai, UAE. Xpanse CGI is best known for creating Xero Error, the first computer generated science fiction film produced in the UAE[2] [3] [4] [5] which gained regional acclaim and official selection at prominent film festivals internationally.

History

Xpanse CGI was started in 2007, in Dubai Media City. In addition to their film work, Xpanse also produces commercials, corporate videos, branding, digital art and websites.

Xpanse CGI independently produced Xero Error in 2009. The film had its world premiere at the third Gulf Film Festival,[6] [7] April 2010 in Dubai UAE. It was also shown at the 63rd Festival de Cannes, the tenth edition of Sci-Fi-London[8] and other international film festivals. They were also involved as co-producers of Malal, the first Indo-Emirati film.

Xpanse was featured at the first MEFCC - Middle East Film and Comic Con in April 2012.

Xpanse CGI selected filmography

YearNotable films
2006Arabana In association with D-Seven Motion Pictures
2010Levity Xero Error Minus1[9]
2010Malal In association with D-Seven Motion Pictures
2012Djinn[10] (ImageNation Abudhabi) - Storyboarding

Accolades

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ashraf Ghori. IMDb. 2018-05-30.
  2. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/error-judgment-dubai-weighs-cgi-124515 Error in Judgement: Dubai Weighs CGI - Hollywood Reporter
  3. http://www.cgrecord.net/2010/04/levity-xero-error-minus-1.html Xero Error on CG Record
  4. Web site: Welcome wearethemovies.com - BlueHost.com. wearethemovies.com. en. 2018-05-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20120304004009/http://wearethemovies.com/indie-filmmaking/ashrafghori. 2012-03-04. dead.
  5. News: Future of Arab cinema featured in event. Staff Report. 2010-04-10. GulfNews. 2018-05-30.
  6. News: UAE film industry is bursting with an array of talent. 4men. Craig Hawes. 2011-07-15. GulfNews. 2018-05-30.
  7. News: Meet the filmmakers behind the Gulf Film Festival. Kelly Crane. 2010-04-14. GulfNews. 2018-05-30.
  8. Web site: Shorts Programme 1. SCI-FI-LONDON. en. 2018-05-30.
  9. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1646920/ Xero Error on IMDb
  10. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1770672/ Djinn on IMDb
  11. News: Digital Studio Awards 2011: Winners revealed. DigitalStudioME. 2018-05-30. en.
  12. News: SME Advisor Stars of Business 2011: Finalists and winners - SME Advisor SME Dubai Magazine for SMEs in Middle East. 2011-11-30. SME Advisor SME Dubai Magazine for SMEs in Middle East. 2018-05-30. en-US.
  13. News: Digital Studio Awards shortlists announced . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091257/http://www.digitalproductionme.com/article-5100-digital-studio-awards-shortlists-announced/ . 2016-03-04 . 2018-05-30 . DigitalStudioME . en.
  14. Web site: Final nominations for Tbreak Developers Awards | t-break: Tech @ Its Fastest . March 14, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120318043520/http://tbreak.com/tech/2012/03/final-nominations-for-tbreak-developers-awards/ . March 18, 2012 .

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