Image Nation Abu Dhabi

Image Nation Abu Dhabi was established as part of an economic diversification strategy in Abu Dhabi, with a focus on promoting cultural development.{{Cite web |title=Abu Dhabi: Innovation, diversification driving sustainable economic growth, says top official |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/abu-dhabi-innovation-diversification-driving-sustainable-economic-growth-says-top-official |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en}} The goal was to create a media and entertainment industry that would contribute to the cultural identity and economic growth of the region.{{Cite web |title=Abu Dhabi to invest $6bn in culture and creative industries amid economic diversification push |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/abu-dhabi-to-invest-6bn-in-culture-and-creative-industries-amid-economic-diversification-push-1.1236973 |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=The National |language=en}}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.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-13 |title=Revealed: Arabian Business 100 Most Inspiring Leaders - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/powerlists/arabian-business-100-most-inspiring-leaders |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=arabianbusiness.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Image Nation Abu Dhabi's new partnership to change the landscape of film making in the Gulf |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/image-nation-abu-dhabi-s-new-partnership-to-change-the-landscape-of-film-making-in-the-gulf-1.861732 |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=The National |language=en}}

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.{{Cite news |date=September 8, 2022 |title=Warehouse421, Arab Film Studio join hands to showcase works by women directors |url=https://english.alarabiya.net/life-style/art-and-culture/2022/09/08/Warehouse421-Arab-Film-Studio-join-hands-to-showcase-works-by-women-directors |work=Alarabiya News}}{{Cite news |date=October 11, 2016 |title=Abu Dhabi to Screen best of Arab Film Studio films - Khaleej Times |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/abu-dhabi-to-screen-best-of-arab-film-studios-films |work=Khaleej Times}}{{Cite web |date=2011-11-01 |title=ImageNation launches Arab Film Studio - Digital Studio Middle East |url=https://www.digitalstudiome.com/production/article-4819-imagenation-launches-arab-film-studio |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=www.digitalstudiome.com |language=en-US}} AFS students have screen their films and won awards at some of the top film festivals around the world.{{Cite web |date=2018-12-13 |title=Three filmmakers win big at Arab Film Studio awards |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/three-filmmakers-win-big-at-arab-film-studio-awards-1.60917835 |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Image Nation celebrates rising filmmaking stars at Arab Film Studio 2019 Awards |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/1599736/spa/aggregate |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=Arab News |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Arab Film Studio Young Filmmakers Workshop |url=https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/academics/community-programs/arab-film-studio-young-filmmakers-workshop.html |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=New York University Abu Dhabi |language=en}}

Image Nation Abu Dhabi produces feature films, documentaries, and television series.{{Cite web |date=2021-03-22 |title=Image Nation Abu Dhabi launches cultural exchange webinars with Israel Film Fund |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/1829801/lifestyle |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=Arab News |language=en}} They have collaborated with international filmmakers and studios on several projects.{{Cite web |title=Image Nation Abu Dhabi plots three features |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/image-nation-abu-dhabi-plots-three-features/5109467.article |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=Screen |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=September 3, 2008 |title=Abu Dhabi Puts More Cash on the Line in Hollywood |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/03/business/worldbusiness/03fund.html |work=NY Times}}

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• Amreeka (2009)
• Shorts (2009)
• My Name Is Khan (2010)
• The Crazies (2010)
• Furry Vengeance (2010)
• Fair Game (2010)
• The Way Back (2010)
• The Beaver (2011)
• The Help (2011)
• Contagion (2011)
• Sea Shadow (2011)
• The Double (2011)
• The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
• Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)
• Men in Black 3 (2012)
• Djinn (2012)
• Flight (2012)
• Promised Land (2012)
• Snitch (2013)
• The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)
• Life of Crime (2014)
• A Most Violent Year (2014)
• The Journey Home (2014)
• 99 Homes (2015)
• Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016)
• Rings (2017)
• The Circle (2017)
• Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)
• Benji (2018)
• Men in Black: International (2019)
• Prey (2019)
• Mosul (2019)
• Watcher (2022)
• Late Night with the Devil (2024)
• Motorcade (TBA)

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• Every Last Child (2014)
• As One: The Autism Project (2014)
• He Named Me Malala (2015)

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• The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest (2010)
• Super Scribblenauts (2010)
• F.E.A.R. 3 (2011)
• Harry Potter for Kinect (2012)
• Scribblenauts Unlimited (2012)
• Scribblenauts Remix (2013)
• Injustice: Gods Among Us (2013)
• Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure (2013)

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• Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company

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• [http://imagenationabudhabi.com/en Image Nation Abu Dhabi's homepage] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190719104523/https://imagenationabudhabi.com/en |date=2019-07-19 }}

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Category:Film production companies of the United Arab Emirates

Category:2007 establishments in the United Arab Emirates

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