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Image Nation Studios
AbbreviationIN
FoundedNovember 16, 2008; 17 years ago (2008-11-16)
FounderGovernment of the United Arab Emirates
Founded atAbu Dhabi
TypeGovernmental
Location
OriginsDistribution for UAE
Region served
Middle East
Products
Services
Official language
  • Arabic
  • English
OwnerGovernment of the United Arab Emirates
CEO
Ben Ross
Chairman of the Board
Mohamed Al Mubarak
Chief Financial Officer
Samer abu Haikal
Head of Content
Derek Dauchy
Parent organization
Creative Media Authority of the United Arab Emirates
Expenses52 (2015)
Formerly called
  • Imagenation (2008-2017)
  • Image Nation Abu Dhabi (2017-2026)

Image Nation Studios (formerly Imagenation and Image Nation Abu Dhabi) is an Emirati film studio established in 2008.[1] It is based at twofour54’s Yas Creative Hub in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[2][3]

The studio focuses on creating films, TV series, documentaries, and entertainment content, becoming the first UAE company to have multiple productions stream on Netflix.[4]

The studio's productions have been screened at over 400 international film festivals and have received prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA, and an Emmy.[4][5] Image Nation Studios is a subdivision of Creative Media Authority.[6]

Background and History

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Image Nation Studios was established as part of an economic diversification strategy in Abu Dhabi, with a focus on promoting cultural development.[7] The goal was to create a media and entertainment industry that would contribute to the cultural identity and economic growth of the region.[8] It focuses on supporting original ideas and fostering interest in the film and entertainment industry across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.[9][10]

Arab Film Studio (AFS)

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From 2011 to 2023, The Arab Film Studio (AFS) program, was offered by Image Nation, and provided training and development opportunities in the media industry.[11][12][13] AFS students have screen their films and won awards at some of the top film festivals around the world.[14][15][16]

Productions

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Image Nation Studios produces feature films, documentaries, and television series.[17] They have collaborated with international filmmakers and studios on several projects.[17][18][19]

Select productions

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Films

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Documentaries

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Gaming

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Vivarelli, Nick (2012-12-13). "Image Nation greenlights soccer comedy". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  2. ↑ "twofour54 - "Welcome to the coordinates of creativity"". New Statesman. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  3. ↑ "Imagenation rebrands, restructures". Variety. 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  4. 1 2 "Timeless tale of artistic excellence and cultural celebration". gulfnews.com. 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  5. ↑ "Image Nation Abu Dhabi and Fauda creators Faraway Road Productions launch TV Writers' Lab". zawya.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  6. ↑ "How a village was created in the Abu Dhabi desert for Dune: Part Two". thenationalnews.com. February 20, 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  7. ↑ "Abu Dhabi: Innovation, diversification driving sustainable economic growth, says top official". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  8. ↑ "Abu Dhabi to invest $6bn in culture and creative industries amid economic diversification push". The National. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  9. ↑ "Revealed: Arabian Business 100 Most Inspiring Leaders - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". arabianbusiness.com. 2023-09-13. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  10. ↑ "Image Nation Abu Dhabi's new partnership to change the landscape of film making in the Gulf". The National. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  11. ↑ "Warehouse421, Arab Film Studio join hands to showcase works by women directors". Alarabiya News. September 8, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Abu Dhabi to Screen best of Arab Film Studio films - Khaleej Times". Khaleej Times. October 11, 2016.
  13. ↑ "ImageNation launches Arab Film Studio - Digital Studio Middle East". www.digitalstudiome.com. 2011-11-01. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  14. ↑ "Three filmmakers win big at Arab Film Studio awards". gulfnews.com. 2018-12-13. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  15. ↑ "Image Nation celebrates rising filmmaking stars at Arab Film Studio 2019 Awards". Arab News. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  16. ↑ "Arab Film Studio Young Filmmakers Workshop". New York University Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  17. 1 2 "Image Nation Abu Dhabi launches cultural exchange webinars with Israel Film Fund". Arab News. 2021-03-22. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  18. ↑ "Image Nation Abu Dhabi plots three features". Screen. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  19. ↑ "Abu Dhabi Puts More Cash on the Line in Hollywood". NY Times. September 3, 2008.
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