''Xero Error'', also known as ''Levity - Xero Error Minus1'', is a
computer generated science fiction film
Science fiction (or sci-fi) is a film genre that uses speculative, fictional science-based depictions of phenomena that are not fully accepted by mainstream science, such as extraterrestrial lifeforms, spacecraft, robots, cyborgs, interstellar ...
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.
[Error in Judgement: Dubai Weighs CGI - Hollywood Reporter](_blank)
/ref> It won recognition at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival.
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
Computer-generated imagery (CGI) is the use of computer graphics to create or contribute to images in art, printed media, video games, simulators, and visual effects in films, television programs, shorts, commercials, and videos. The images may ...
.
'' The Hollywood Reporter'', By Liza Foreman (December 16, 2008), "'Error' in judgment: Dubai weighs CGI", accessed 01-20-2009
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 3rd Gulf Film Festival
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, April 2010 in Dubai UAE. It was also featured at the 63rd Festival de Cannes, the 10th edition of Sci-Fi-London and other international film festivals.
Following its release, Xpanse CGI were seeking investors to produce Xero Error for TV & film.
Awards and recognition
* Digital Studio Awards 2011 — Winner, Best up and coming filmmaker Gulf Film Festival
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, 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
External links
*
* {{IMDb title, 1646920
Xpanse CGI website
Emirati_animation
Emirati_animated_films
2010 films
2010 animated films
2010s adventure films
2010s science fiction films
2010s English-language films