User talk:Khalid AlAbdulla

Khalid AlAbdulla (born Khaid Ali Abdul Majid Mohammed AlAbdulla on 30 June 1989) is Emirati filmmaker, writer and editor who graduated from Dubai Men’s College. I’ve been branded as "Best Aspiring Filmmaker" in the Zayed University Middle East Film Festival 2011 (ZUMEFF).

The inspiration in film industry came from surfing youtube and followed by the time of producing Emirati feature-film [|City of Life]. “I’m trying to reach what Director [|Ali F. Mostafa] did”. I’ve faced initial controversy when a couple media awards refused to showcase my film. I kept producing films and uploading videos on my own youtube channel, which are not accepted in media awards to give the audience chance to watch my works.

Joining New York Film Academy Abu Dhabi was a prize I won in Zayed University Middle East Film Festival (ZUMEFF) as interns for 4 weeks digital-filmmaking. I’ve learnt new techniques and knew more people in film industry through the program.

“Khaldyat” is short comedy sketches with zero budget launched in Ramadan. I came with new creative ideas to be spread aiming all Emirati different ages. Using the Smartphone Blackberry the program day by day been broadcasting to people. Through this sketches I’ve introduced and was glad to work with famous Emirati actors/actress after them seeing few episodes.

I’ve been interning in couple of projects: “Classified” a short web series with [|Ali F. Mostafa] and I was script supervisor and continuity, “Al Rajeem” a short film with Twofour54 and I was assistant Art Department.

Applying in Arab Film Studio which held by Imagenation was a jump for me from being non-professional to a professional in film industry. I believe I’ve been through intense workshops that I could get a lot out of in a very short period of time in different workshops that I attended. Make up, Business in film industry and directing were the most interesting workshops I attended and was curious about. When it comes to my final short film I believe everything surrounded was an inspiration for me to write the story and develop it. Since being in the generation which are growing in making Emirati film industry I believe It’s an opportunity to make films and take it to all around the world and tell the stories that never been told yet.

Worked with AbuDhabi Alemarat TV Channel in Ramadan. Directed a short sketches called “Ramadan Yana” which is about a crew of 4 persons (Director, Presenter, Cameraman and Driver) who go to different location around U.A.E to do segments and every time something goes wrong with them. By end of the sketch there are questions about sketches and information’s and audience should send answers by SMS to win prizes.

Short Films
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN_Sbecv-XE 1. “Life Style” – 2009]

2. “Lahg” – 2010

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17LD55E1gwQ 3. “11:00pm” – 2011]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTVt51ojofI 4. "I wish I didn't obey" - 2011]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJCLAiKT4Hc 5. “Ice Cream” – 2012]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOdW0whcDek 6. “What Goes Around, Comes Around” – 2012]

Music Videos
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNLRVv3rzFg&feature=plcp 1. SAL PRODUCTIONZ - Africa - 2011]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw5l3pHDY1A&feature=plcp 2. Mary I - Time of your life ( Prod by RBMusic ) -2011]

Co-operate Videos & TVC
1. Amman Insurance Company

Documentary
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKuqTskrvl8 2. “Steroid Trends” – 2009]

Online Sketches
[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Khaldyat/141507905983872 1. “Khaldyat” - 2011]

TV Series
1. “Ramadan Yana” on AbuDhabi Al Emarat TV Channel – 2012

Awards
1. Documentary Steroid Trends – Habib AlRedha Award – 1st place – 2010

2. “Khaled” a stop motion – Habib AlRedha Award – 2nd place – 2010

3. Web Design – Habib AlRedha Award – 2nd place - 2011

4. Short film 11:00pm – Zayed University Middle East Film Festival - Best Aspiring filmmaker - 2011

5. Short film What Goes Around, Comes Around – Arab Film Studio – Best custom design – 2012

6. Short film Ice Cream - Tamaiaz Award - 4th place in Photography and Arts category - 2012

Youtube Channels
[http://www.youtube.com/khalidAlabdulla 1. Khalid AlAbdulla]

[http://www.youtube.com/khalidAlabdullaMusic 2. Khalid AlAbdulla Music]