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News Archive - 2010

Imagenation Abu Dhabi Announces "Sea Shadow"

::   14 May 2010   ::

 

 

Directed by Emirati film director Nawaf Al-Janahi, Imagenation Abu Dhabi announced today in Cannes Film Festival that "Sea Shadow" will be its first Emirati film production.

 

Written by Emirati scriptwriter Mohamed Hasan Ahmed, the film is an endearing coming of age story which centers on first love, family relationships, and deeply-rooted values. The project is scheduled to begin shooting in the UAE in October 2010.

 

For more details please visit the official website of the company at the following link:
www.imagenationabudhabi.com


 

Capital Club Dubai Hosts Nawaf Al-Janahi

::   7 May 2010   ::

 

 

The Capital Club Dubai is organizing an Emirati film discussion panel with Nawaf Al-Janahi, Nayla Al-Khaja and Ali Mustafa, to be held in Dubai on 11 May 2010 at 7:30pm. Entrance is free but registration is a must. For more details please visit this link.


 

'The Circle' Goes to Italy

::   29 April 2010   ::

 

 

Stay tuned for 'The Circle' in Italy for the first time, as it was officially selected in the 56th edition of Taormina Film Festival, running in Taormina from 12 to 18 June 2010. For more details please visit the official website of the festival at the following link:

www.taorminafilmfest.it

 

The film, which is Nawaf Al-Janahi's first feature length film and runs for 82 minutes, talks about the relationship between death and destiny. The story revolves around Ibrahim, a journalist and an author, and Shihab who is a professional thief; they both meet accidentally just to begin seeing the world with different perspectives. The film was highly celebrated by both the audience and industry professionals during its screenings in film festivals, and critics considered it "a major turning point in Emirati and Gulf cinema".

 

Nawaf Al-Janahi is currently preparing for several projects, one of which is his second feature length film "Sea Shadow" written by Emirati screenwriter Mohamed Hasan Ahmed. The film is scheduled to be shot in UAE in October 2010.


 

'Mirrors of Silence' in Short Film Corner of Cannes Film Festival 2010

::   27 April 2010   ::

 

 

Mirrors of Silence is back again after it's officially selected in the Short Film Corner of Cannes Film Festival, running from 12 to 23 May 2010. For more details please visit the official website of the festival.


 

Casting Call for 'Sea Shadow'

::   15 March 2010   ::

 

 

Emirati film director Nawaf Al-Janahi is preparing for his new feature film entitled "Sea Shadow". The production is currently seeking actors/actresses for some of the main characters. Experienced actors are preferred, however, talented new faces are required as well.

 

This call is open to Emirati actors, and non-Emiratis who speak Emirati dialect fluently. The film is set to be shot in the city of Ras Al-Khaimah (UAE), in October 2010.

 

For more information please visit the following link:

www.njan7.com/film/cccseashadow.html


 

Abu Dhabi Film Commission Invites Al-Janahi to Sundance Film Festival

::   20 January 2010   ::

 

 

After joining the official sponsors of the Sundance Institute, Abu Dhabi Film Commission invited film director Nawaf Al-Janahi to join its delegation to the 2010 Sundance Film Festival running from 21 to 31 January in Park City, Utah. For more details please visit the official website of the commission.


 

Media Production Magazine Features Nawaf Al-Janahi

::   9 January 2010   ::

 

 

A new interview with Nawaf Al-Janahi on the 6th issue of Media Production magazine. Read the interview online at the official website of the magazine, or get your copy today from over 120 locations across the UAE.

 

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