Xpanse CGI is an Emirati

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company that was founded in March 2007 by Ashraf Ghori who currently serves as Xpanse's CEO. The studio originated in and operates from

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. Xpanse CGI is best known for creating '' Xero Error'', the first computer generated science fiction film produced in the UAE which gained regional acclaim and official selection at prominent film festivals internationally.

History

Xpanse CGI was started in 2007, in

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. In addition to their film work, Xpanse also produces commercials, corporate videos, branding, digital art and websites. Xpanse CGI independently produced '' Xero Error'' in 2009. The film had its world premiere at the third

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, April 2010 in

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UAE. It was also shown at the 63rd

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, the tenth edition of

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and other international film festivals. They were also involved as co-producers of ''Malal'', the first Indo-Emirati film. Xpanse was featured at the first MEFCC - Middle East Film and Comic Con in April 2012.

Xpanse CGI selected filmography

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 * 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 * 2011 (November): Winner, Industry Achievement for Events & Entertainment - SME Advisor Stars of Business Awards * 2011 (November): Nominee, Business Consultancy of the Year - SME Advisor Stars of Business Awards * 2012 (February): Nominee, Animation of the Year - Digital Studio Awards, Dubai * 2012 (February): Nominee, Content Creation of the Year - Digital Studio Awards, Dubai * 2012 (February): Nominee, Studio of the Year - Digital Studio Awards, Dubai * 2012 (February): Winner, Best Website Design - Tbreak Developer Awards, Dubai

References

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External links

Official Xpanse CGI website
Visual effects companies Companies based in Dubai Mass media companies established in 2007 Emirati animation studios Web design companies Comics publications 2007 establishments in the United Arab Emirates