Xero Error, also known as Levity - Xero Error Minus1, is a computer generated science fiction film created and directed by Ashraf Ghori and starring Muhammad Ali Jamadar, Rhiannon Downie, Mouna Abbassy, Phat Mo, Nasser Chhipa, Nick Rego, Adnan Arif, and Aqeel Fikree. It was produced by Xpanse CGI. It is notable for being UAE's first CGI science fiction film.[1][2][3][4] It was shown at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival.[5][6]
| Xero Error | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ashraf Ghori |
| Written by | Ashraf Ghori |
| Produced by | Ashraf Ghori, Waqqas Qadir Sheikh, Mohammad Mondal |
| Starring | Muhammed Ali Jamadar, Rhiannon Downie, Mouna Abbassy, Phat Mo, Nasser Chhipa, Nick Rego, Adnan Arif, Aqeel Fikree |
| Edited by | Waqqas Qadir Sheikh |
| Music by | Abdul Razzak Al Busmait 'Q', Phat Mo, DJ Rav |
| Distributed by | Xpanse CGI |
Release date |
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Running time | 8 minutes |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $37,000 |
Production
editProduction on Xero Error commenced in November 2009 and completed by March 2010 . Xero Error is UAE's first film produced using computer-generated imagery.[7] It is also the first film for production company Xpanse CGI, which has worked previously in commercial advertising. In December 2008, Xpanse officials were in Houston, in attempts to raise the financing to cover the budget.[1]
Although the budget needed for a feature-length version of the film was not raised, it was produced as an eight-minute short and completed independently at Xpanse CGI. Volunteers from social media channels were enlisted to complete the film. Actors were auditioned after a Twitter and Facebook campaign.[8][9]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the 3rd Gulf Film Festival,[10][11] April 2010 in Dubai UAE. It was also featured at the 63rd Festival de Cannes, the 10th edition of Sci-Fi-London[12] and other international film festivals.
Following its release, Xpanse CGI were seeking investors to produce Xero Error for TV & film.[13]
Awards and recognition
edit- Digital Studio Awards 2011 — Winner, Best up and coming filmmaker [14]
- Digital Studio Awards 2011 — Runner-up, Animation of the Year
- Made in UAE Awards — Distinguished Achievement Award, 2011
- Gulf Film Festival, 2010 — Official Selection
- Festival de Cannes 2010 — Screening, Court Metrage
- Sci-Fi-London 2011 — Official Selection
- ICon festival 2011 — Official Selection
- SME Advisor Stars of Business Awards 2011 — Winner, Best Technology Implementation
- SME Advisor Stars of Business Awards 2011 — Winner, Industry Achievement for Events & Entertainment
Cast
edit- David George-Cosh
- Mouna Abbassy
- Nick Rego
- Nasser Chhipa
- Adnan Arif
- Sheikh Abdullah - Aqeel Fikree
- Video Caller - Mohammad Mondal
References
edit- ^ a b Error in Judgement: Dubai Weighs CGI - Hollywood Reporter
- ^ Xero Error on CG Record
- ^ "Ashraf Ghori interview on wearethemovies.com". Archived from the original on 2012-03-04. Retrieved 2011-10-08.
- ^ Future of Arab Cinema - Gulf Film Festival
- ^ Ashraf Ghori on Levity: Xero-Error Minus 1 - Doha Film Institute
- ^ Digital Studio Awards 2011 - Winners revealed
- ^ [1] The Hollywood Reporter, By Liza Foreman (December 16, 2008), "'Error' in judgment: Dubai weighs CGI", accessed 01-20-2009
- ^ "Ashraf Ghori interview on Wearethemovies.com". Archived from the original on 2012-03-04. Retrieved 2011-10-08.
- ^ Up-and-coming UAE filmmakers head for Cannes
- ^ UAE film industry is bursting with an array of talent - Gulf News
- ^ Meet the filmmakers behind the Gulf Film Festival - Gulf News
- ^ 10th SCI-FI LONDON Programme
- ^ [2] No room for error for Ashraf Ghori
- ^ "Digital Studio Awards 2011 - Best filmmaker of the year". Archived from the original on 2012-04-03. Retrieved 2011-03-21.