Xpanse CGI

Xpanse CGI
Type	Wholly owned
Industry	Visual effects, computer-generated imagery, animation, Web Design
Founded	March 2007
Headquarters	Dubai Media City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Key people	Ashraf Ghori Nizam Mohammed Vonnie Maddox
Owner	Ashraf Ghori
Slogan	'Outdo Yourself™'
Website	www.xpansecgi.com

Xpanse CGI is an Award-winning animation design visual effects company that was founded in March 2007 by Ashraf Ghori who currently serves as Xpanse's CEO.^[1] The studio originated in and operates from Dubai, UAE. Xpanse CGI is best known for creating Levity Xero Error Minus1, the first computer generated science fiction film produced in the UAE.^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]

History

Xpanse CGI was started in 2007, in Dubai Media City. In addition to their film work, Xpanse also produces commercials, corporate videos and websites.

Xpanse CGI established their use of computer-generated imagery when they started to independently produce Xero Error in 2009. The film had its world premiere at the 3rd Gulf Film Festival,^[6]^[7] April 2010 in Dubai UAE. It was also featured at the 63rd Festival de Cannes, the 10th edition of Sci-Fi-London^[8] and other international film festivals. They were also involved as co-producers of Malal, the first Indo-Emirati film.^[9]

Xpanse was featured at the first MEFCC - Middle East Film and Comic Con in April 2012.

Accolades

2010 (April): Levity Xero Error Minus1, The first computer generated Sci-Fi film from the UAE
2011 (January): Distinguished Achievement Award for Levity Xero Error Minus1 - Abu Dhabi University
2011 (February): Winner, Best Filmmaker of the Year - Digital Studio Awards, Dubai^[10]
2011 (February): Runner-up, Animation of the Year : Levity Xero Error Minus1 - Digital Studio Awards, Dubai
2011 (November): Winner, Best Technology Implementation - SME Advisor Stars of Business Awards^[11]
2011 (November): Winner, Industry Achievement for Events & Entertainment - SME Advisor Stars of Business Awards^[12]
2011 (November): Nominee, Business Consultancy of the Year - SME Advisor Stars of Business Awards^[13]
2012 (February): Nominee, Animation of the Year - Digital Studio Awards, Dubai^[14]
2012 (February): Nominee, Content Creation of the Year - Digital Studio Awards, Dubai^[15]
2012 (February): Nominee, Studio of the Year - Digital Studio Awards, Dubai^[16]
2012 (February): Winner, Best Website Design - Tbreak Developer Awards, Dubai^[17]

Xpanse CGI selected filmography

Year	Notable films
2006	Arabana In association with D-Seven Motion Pictures
2010	Levity Xero Error Minus1^[18]
2010	Malal In association with D-Seven Motion Pictures
2012	Djinn^[19] (ImageNation Abudhabi) - Storyboarding

Upcoming projects:

Djinn (2012)^[20]
Xero Error
FOBcity

Notable clients

The office of H H Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Dubai
Imagenation Abu Dhabi
Gucci
Emirates Airlines
Qatar Airways

Xpanse CGI is also known for their commercial work. Their clients include Sony, Van Hool, Philips, HP, Gillette and other companies.

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