Initiate sound synthesis and assembly of hand-drawn images
The first animated film to be produced entirely in Abu Dhabi ... celebrates pluralism
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Fadel Saeed Al Muhairi: “The film is full of audio and musical clips that were written and written here in Abu Dhabi by talented Emiratis.”
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Image Nation Abu Dhabi announced that it is a main partner in producing the animated film "Catsaway" by Emirati director Fadhel Saeed Al Muhairi, which is the first fully animated film produced in Abu Dhabi.
Image Nation Abu Dhabi is participating in the production of the film alongside the Emirati company, Tent Pictures, which represents an opportunity to enhance the skills of the Abu Dhabi community of talented people in the field of entertainment within this specialization, as the talents of a group of Emirati and Middle Eastern voice performers, who represent diversity Which is enjoyed by the community of the UAE capital.
Tent Pictures has selected a number of full-time interns to gain the skills needed to produce the animated films.
The production process for the film kicked off earlier this year, with hand-drawn images being assembled and audio recording in production studios in Twofour 24, Abu Dhabi's Media Makers District.
The events of the movie Catsaway revolve around a group of cats living in Abu Dhabi in the late last century, and trying to find a home for them in the multicultural city, so the viewer finds himself in front of scenes that tell the story of the historical city of Abu Dhabi in its beginnings through the classic two-dimensional animation style.
Hana Kazem, Director of the Local Film and Television Department at Image Nation, said: “We are always looking for projects that address today's society in a creative and entertaining way, and Catsaway achieves by celebrating coexistence within the diverse environment that the UAE capital embraces.
We are proud to be part of the team presenting this film to audiences in the MENA region and on the global stage. ”
"By developing competencies in the field of animation in Abu Dhabi, we are able to count on the strong growth that the media industry has witnessed in the emirate over the past few years," she added.
Fadel Saeed Al Muhairi, director of the film, said: “This classic 2D animation provides audiences across the region with a stimulating experience that delights and enriches memories of nostalgia.
During the past few years, many Emirati filmmakers have presented their exceptional stories to the world, and we have witnessed the emergence of an emerging group of talents in the world of film and animation across the UAE. ”
Al Muhairi added: “The film celebrates cultural pluralism, and we have a wonderful team of voice performers from the Emirates, Sudan, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Egypt who represent the various dialects of the Arab world. The hands of talented Emirati musicians.
"I look forward to working on the next stage of production with the amazing team at Image Nation to introduce the film to the audience."
This announcement comes after a year full of productive work in Abu Dhabi, whose value during this year exceeded $ 100 million.
Image Nation Abu Dhabi recently launched two feature-length films in the region, "Lady of the Sea" by Saudi director Shahd Amin, which was shown in cinemas in Saudi Arabia last November, and Khatt Al-Dam, directed by Rami Yassin, which is currently broadcasting on the MBC channel. View VIP ».
Catsaway is slated to be released in 2022.
The wheel has not stopped
"Despite the unprecedented circumstances that we have experienced during the current year, the wheel of the media and entertainment sector in Abu Dhabi continues to rotate with increasing momentum," said Penn Ross, head of content department at Image Nation Abu Dhabi.
"Thanks to the continuous support from the government, Abu Dhabi remains one of the safest environments for continuing production operations, and we will see a continuous flow of local and regional projects coming from Hollywood and Bollywood during the new year," he added.
• A team of voices from the Emirates, Sudan, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
• The work tells the story of Abu Dhabi through classic 2D animation.
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