Image Nation has revealed plans to create more locally-produced documentaries following the premiere of its first factual feature at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival.
As One, a film chronicling the challenges faced by a group of autistic children in the UAE as they rehearsed for and performed a musical show, had its first public screening on Saturday (Oct 25).
Michael Garin, CEO of Image Nation, said the Abu Dhabi-based film production company now plans to significantly invest in its portfolio of documentary films and series in coming years.
He also urged Emiratis to submit their ideas for subjects.
“Our aim is to help create a cadre of talent in the documentary field while also recording pieces of local history,” he said.
“We would encourage Emirati and Arab voices to come to us with ideas for films that should be made that capture key moments in time for the UAE.
“This country has many, many stories...
As One, a film chronicling the challenges faced by a group of autistic children in the UAE as they rehearsed for and performed a musical show, had its first public screening on Saturday (Oct 25).
Michael Garin, CEO of Image Nation, said the Abu Dhabi-based film production company now plans to significantly invest in its portfolio of documentary films and series in coming years.
He also urged Emiratis to submit their ideas for subjects.
“Our aim is to help create a cadre of talent in the documentary field while also recording pieces of local history,” he said.
“We would encourage Emirati and Arab voices to come to us with ideas for films that should be made that capture key moments in time for the UAE.
“This country has many, many stories...
- 10/30/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
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