Xpanse CGI
| Company type | Wholly owned |
|---|---|
| Industry | Visual effects, computer-generated imagery, animation, Web Design |
| Founded | March 2007 |
| Headquarters | Dubai Media City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Key people | Ashraf Ghori Nizam Mohammed Vonnie Maddox |
| Owner | Ashraf Ghori |
| Website | www.x-cgi.com [1] |
Xpanse CGI is an 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 Levity Xero Error Minus1, the first computer generated science fiction film produced in the UAE.[2][3][4][5]
History
Xpanse CGI was started in 2007, in Dubai Media City. In addition to their film work, Xpanse also produces commercials, corporate videos and websites.
Xpanse CGI independently produced Xero Error in 2009. The film had its world premiere at the 3rd Gulf Film Festival,[6][7] April 2010 in Dubai UAE. It was also featured at the 63rd Festival de Cannes, the 10th 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.[9]
Xpanse was featured at the first MEFCC - Middle East Film and Comic Con in April 2012.
Accolades
- 2010 (April): Levity Xero Error Minus1, The first computer generated Sci-Fi film from the UAE
- 2011 (January): Distinguished Achievement Award for Levity Xero Error Minus1 - Abu Dhabi University
- 2011 (February): Winner, Best Filmmaker of the Year - Digital Studio Awards, Dubai[10]
- 2011 (February): Runner-up, Animation of the Year : Levity Xero Error Minus1 - Digital Studio Awards, Dubai
- 2011 (November): Winner, Best Technology Implementation - SME Advisor Stars of Business Awards[11]
- 2011 (November): Winner, Industry Achievement for Events & Entertainment - SME Advisor Stars of Business Awards[12]
- 2011 (November): Nominee, Business Consultancy of the Year - SME Advisor Stars of Business Awards[13]
- 2012 (February): Nominee, Animation of the Year - Digital Studio Awards, Dubai[14]
- 2012 (February): Nominee, Content Creation of the Year - Digital Studio Awards, Dubai[15]
- 2012 (February): Nominee, Studio of the Year - Digital Studio Awards, Dubai[16]
- 2012 (February): Winner, Best Website Design - Tbreak Developer Awards, Dubai[17]
Xpanse CGI selected filmography
| Year | Notable films |
|---|---|
| 2006 |
Arabana In association with D-Seven Motion Pictures |
| 2010 |
Levity Xero Error Minus1[18] |
| 2010 |
Malal In association with D-Seven Motion Pictures |
| 2012 |
Djinn (film)[19] (ImageNation Abudhabi) - Storyboarding |
Clients and Commercial Work
Xpanse CGI is known for producing branded design content for commercial brands, multinational companies and Small and medium-sized enterprises. Their work covers corporate identity, web design, animation, comic book art, illustration and video production.
Their clients have included Sony, Van Hool, Philips, HP, Gillette, Qatar Airways, Imagenation Abu Dhabi, Emirates Airlines and other companies. They have produced work for the UAE's Government sector including The office of H H Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai, General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowment (GAIAE), Abu Dhabi among others.
References
- ^ "Ashraf Ghori". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ Error in Judgement: Dubai Weighs CGI - Hollywood Reporter
- ^ Xero Error on CG Record
- ^ "Welcome wearethemovies.com - BlueHost.com". wearethemovies.com. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ Report, Staff (2010-04-10). "Future of Arab cinema featured in event". GulfNews. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ 4men, Craig Hawes, (2011-07-15). "UAE film industry is bursting with an array of talent". GulfNews. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Reporter, Kelly Crane, Staff (2010-04-14). "Meet the filmmakers behind the Gulf Film Festival". GulfNews. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Shorts Programme 1". SCI-FI-LONDON. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ Khaja, Nayla Al, Malal, Hormuz Mehta, Nayla Al Khaja, Ghassan Al Katheri, retrieved 2018-05-30
- ^ "Digital Studio Awards 2011: Winners revealed". DigitalStudioME. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ "SME Advisor Stars of Business 2011: Finalists and winners - SME Advisor | SME Dubai | Magazine for SMEs in Middle East". SME Advisor | SME Dubai | Magazine for SMEs in Middle East. 2011-11-30. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ "SME Advisor Stars of Business 2011: Finalists and winners - SME Advisor | SME Dubai | Magazine for SMEs in Middle East". SME Advisor | SME Dubai | Magazine for SMEs in Middle East. 2011-11-30. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ "SME Advisor Stars of Business 2011: Finalists and winners - SME Advisor | SME Dubai | Magazine for SMEs in Middle East". SME Advisor | SME Dubai | Magazine for SMEs in Middle East. 2011-11-30. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ "Digital Studio Awards shortlists announced". DigitalStudioME. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ "Digital Studio Awards shortlists announced". DigitalStudioME. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ "Digital Studio Awards shortlists announced". DigitalStudioME. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 18, 2012. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Xero Error on IMDb
- ^ Djinn on IMDb