Xero Error, also known as Levity - Xero Error Minus1, is a computer generated science fiction film created and directed by Ashraf Ghori and starring Muhammad Ali Jamadar, Rhiannon Downie, Mouna Abbassy, Phat Mo, Nasser Chhipa, Nick Rego, Adnan Arif, and Aqeel Fikree. It was produced by Xpanse CGI. It is notable for being UAE's first CGI science fiction film. It was shown at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival.
Production Production on Xero Error commenced in November 2009 and completed by March 2010 . Xero Error is UAE's first film produced using computer-generated imagery. The Hollywood Reporter, By Liza Foreman (December 16, 2008), "'Error' in judgment: Dubai weighs CGI", accessed 01-20-2009 It is also the first film for production company Xpanse CGI, which has worked previously in commercial advertising. In December 2008, Xpanse officials were in Houston, in attempts to raise the financing to cover the budget.
Although the budget needed for a feature-length version of the film was not raised, it was produced as an eight-minute short and completed independently at Xpanse CGI. Volunteers from social media channels were enlisted to complete the film. Actors were auditioned after a Twitter and Facebook campaign.
Release The film had its world premiere at the 3rd Gulf Film Festival, April 2010 in Dubai UAE. It was also featured at the 63rd Festival de Cannes, the 10th edition of Sci-Fi-London and other international film festivals.
Following its release, Xpanse CGI were seeking investors to produce Xero Error for TV & film. No room for error for Ashraf Ghori
Awards and recognition Digital Studio Awards 2011 — Winner, Best up and coming filmmaker Digital Studio Awards 2011 — Runner-up, Animation of the Year Made in UAE Awards — Distinguished Achievement Award, 2011 Gulf Film Festival, 2010 — Official Selection Festival de Cannes 2010 — Screening, Court Metrage Sci-Fi-London 2011 — Official Selection ICon festival 2011 — Official Selection SME Advisor Stars of Business Awards 2011 — Winner, Best Technology Implementation SME Advisor Stars of Business Awards 2011 — Winner, Industry Achievement for Events & Entertainment
Cast
XE7 - Muhammad Ali Jamadar ACYD - Rhiannon Downie In Raby - Phat Mo News Reporters David George-Cosh Mouna Abbassy Nick Rego Nasser Chhipa Adnan Arif
Sheikh Abdullah - Aqeel Fikree Video Caller - Mohammad Mondal
References
External links
Xpanse CGI website