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'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.[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/error-judgment-dubai-weighs-cgi-124515 Error in Judgement: Dubai Weighs CGI - Hollywood Reporter][http://www.cgrecord.net/2010/04/levity-xero-error-minus-1.html Xero Error on CG Record][http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/media/future-of-arab-cinema-featured-in-event-1.610212 Future of Arab Cinema - Gulf Film Festival] It won recognition at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival[http://www.dohafilminstitute.com/videos/ashraf-ghori-on-levity-xero-error-minus-1 Ashraf Ghori on Levity: Xero-Error Minus 1 - Doha Film Institute ][http://www.digitalproductionme.com/article-3884-digital-studio-awards-2011-winners-revealed/ Digital Studio Awards 2011 - Winners revealed] gaining regional acclaim and official selection at other prominent film festivals internationally.

Production



Production on Xero Error commenced in November 2009 and completed by March 2010 . Xero Error is UAE's first film produced using computer-generated imagery.[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/error-judgment-dubai-weighs-cgi-124515] 'The Hollywood Reporter', By Liza Foreman (December 16, 2008), "'Error' in judgment: Dubai weighs CGI", accessed 01-20-2009 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.

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.[http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/film/up-and-coming-uae-filmmakers-head-for-cannes-1.625341 Up-and-coming UAE filmmakers head for Cannes]

Release



The film had its world premiere at the 3rd Gulf Film Festival,[http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/film/uae-film-industry-is-bursting-with-an-array-of-talent-1.836370 UAE film industry is bursting with an array of talent - Gulf News][http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/film/meet-the-filmmakers-behind-the-gulf-film-festival-1.611831 Meet the filmmakers behind the Gulf Film Festival - Gulf News] April 2010 in Dubai UAE. It was also featured at the 63rd Festival de Cannes, the 10th edition of Sci-Fi-London[http://www.sci-fi-london.com/festival/2011/programme/short/shorts-programme-1 10th SCI-FI LONDON Programme] and other international film festivals.

Following its release, Xpanse CGI were seeking investors to produce Xero Error for TV & film.[http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/film/no-room-for-error-for-ashraf-ghori-1.731150] No room for error for Ashraf Ghori

Awards and recognition



* Digital Studio Awards 2011 Winner, Best up and coming filmmaker

* 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



* 'XE7' - Muhammad Ali Jamadar

* 'ACYD' - Rhiannon Downie

* 'In Raby' - Phat Mo

* 'News Reporters'

:David George-Cosh

:Mouna Abbassy

:Nick Rego

:Nasser Chhipa

:Adnan Arif

* 'Sheikh Abdullah' - Aqeel Fikree

* 'Video Caller' - Mohammad Mondal

Crew



* 'Written & Directed by' - Ashraf Ghori

* 'Produced by' - Xpanse CGI

* 'Executive Producer' - Ashraf Ghori

* 'Associate Producers'

:Mohammad Mondal

:Waqqas Qadir Sheikh

* 'Production Coordinator' - Vonnie Maddox

* 'Post Production Supervisor' - Tamas Tancos

* 'Motion Graphic Design' - Nizam Mohammed

* 'Sound Design' - Abdul Razzak Al Busmait Q

* 'Theme Music Composer' - Abdul Razzak Al Busmait Q

* 'Sound Engineer' - DJ Rav

* 'Audio Production' - Tambi Studios

* 'Environment Design'

:Ashraf Ghori

:Peter Steiner

* 'Character Rigging' - Ahmed Shalaby

* 'Character Modeling' -

:Stanislav Klabik

:Ashraf Ghori

* 'Character Animation'

:Ashraf Ghori

:Jeen M. Thankappan



* 'Matte Painting'

:Shane Dale

:Ashraf Ghori

* 'Rendered at'

:Xpanse CGI

:Blackstone Studios

* 'Cameramen'

:Waqqas Qadir Sheikh

:Ritesh Jeswani

* 'Editor'

:Waqqas Qadir Sheikh

References




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