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Image Nation Abu Dhabi (formerly Imagenation) is an Emirati film studio established in 2008.[1] It is based at twofour54’s Yas Creative Hub in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[2][3]
The studio focuses on creating films, TV series, documentaries, and entertainment content, becoming the first UAE company to have multiple productions stream on Netflix.[4]
The studio's productions have been screened at over 400 international film festivals and have received prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA, and an Emmy.[4][5] Image Nation is a subdivision of Creative Media Authority.[6]
Background and History
[edit]Image Nation Abu Dhabi was established as part of an economic diversification strategy in Abu Dhabi, with a focus on promoting cultural development.[7] The goal was to create a media and entertainment industry that would contribute to the cultural identity and economic growth of the region.[8]It focuses on supporting original ideas and fostering interest in the film and entertainment industry across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.[9][10]
Arab Film Studio (AFS)
[edit]From 2011 to 2023, The Arab Film Studio (AFS) program, was offered by Image Nation, and provided training and development opportunities in the media industry.[11][12][13] AFS students have screen their films and won awards at some of the top film festivals around the world.[14][15][16]
Productions
[edit]Image Nation Abu Dhabi produces feature films, documentaries, and television series.[17] They have collaborated with international filmmakers and studios on several projects.[17][18][19]
Select productions
[edit]Flims
[edit]- Amreeka (2009)
- Shorts (2009)
- My Name Is Khan (2010)
- The Crazies (2010)
- Furry Vengeance (2010)
- Fair Game (2010)
- The Way Back (2010)
- The Beaver (2011)
- The Help (2011)
- Contagion (2011)
- Sea Shadow (2011)
- The Double (2011)
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
- Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)
- Men in Black 3 (2012)
- Djinn (2012)
- Flight (2012)
- Promised Land (2012)
- Snitch (2013)
- The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)
- Life of Crime (2014)
- A Most Violent Year (2014)
- The Journey Home (2014)
- 99 Homes (2015)
- Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016)
- Rings (2017)
- The Circle (2017)
- Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)
- Benji (2018)
- Men in Black: International (2019)
- Prey (2019)
- Mosul (2019)
- Watcher (2022)
- Late Night with the Devil (2024)
- Motorcade (TBA)
Documentaries
[edit]- Every Last Child (2014)
- As One: The Autism Project (2014)
- He Named Me Malala (2015)
Gaming
[edit]- The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest (2010)
- Super Scribblenauts (2010)
- F.E.A.R. 3 (2011)
- Harry Potter for Kinect (2012)
- Scribblenauts Unlimited (2012)
- Scribblenauts Remix (2013)
- Injustice: Gods Among Us (2013)
- Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure (2013)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (2012-12-13). "Image Nation greenlights soccer comedy". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "twofour54 - "Welcome to the coordinates of creativity"". New Statesman. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Imagenation rebrands, restructures". Variety. 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ a b "Timeless tale of artistic excellence and cultural celebration". gulfnews.com. 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Image Nation Abu Dhabi and Fauda creators Faraway Road Productions launch TV Writers' Lab". zawya.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "How a village was created in the Abu Dhabi desert for Dune: Part Two". thenationalnews.com. February 20, 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi: Innovation, diversification driving sustainable economic growth, says top official". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi to invest $6bn in culture and creative industries amid economic diversification push". The National. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Revealed: Arabian Business 100 Most Inspiring Leaders - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". arabianbusiness.com. 2023-09-13. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Image Nation Abu Dhabi's new partnership to change the landscape of film making in the Gulf". The National. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Warehouse421, Arab Film Studio join hands to showcase works by women directors". Alarabiya News. September 8, 2022.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi to Screen best of Arab Film Studio films - Khaleej Times". Khaleej Times. October 11, 2016.
- ^ "ImageNation launches Arab Film Studio - Digital Studio Middle East". www.digitalstudiome.com. 2011-11-01. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Three filmmakers win big at Arab Film Studio awards". gulfnews.com. 2018-12-13. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Image Nation celebrates rising filmmaking stars at Arab Film Studio 2019 Awards". Arab News. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Arab Film Studio Young Filmmakers Workshop". New York University Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ a b "Image Nation Abu Dhabi launches cultural exchange webinars with Israel Film Fund". Arab News. 2021-03-22. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Image Nation Abu Dhabi plots three features". Screen. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi Puts More Cash on the Line in Hollywood". NY Times. September 3, 2008.
External links
[edit]- Image Nation Abu Dhabi's homepage Archived 2019-07-19 at the Wayback Machine
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