Barajoun Entertainment Marks Debut Outing at Dubai International Film Festival

Announces Launch of First Film for 2015 Featuring Hollywood Actor Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje

Dubai-UAE: 14 December, 2014 - Barajoun Entertainment, a pioneering animation and visual effects studio in the MENA region headquartered in Dubai, marked its debut outing at the Dubai International Film Festival with the announcement of an exciting new film for 2015 featuring Hollywood actor Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje.

Addressing a press conference on the sidelines of the 11th Dubai International Film Festival, Ayman Jamal, Barajoun's Producer and Managing Partner, announced the company's partnership with Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje for the new project.

Agbaje is notably remembered for starring in films such as Lost, The Bourne Identity and Thor. While his forthcoming film Annie is set for a December 2015 release, he will also feature in popular TV show Game of Thrones next year.

Ayman Jamal, Managing Partner and Producer of Barajoun, said: “We are extremely proud to be the first animation studio to come out of Dubai. At Barajoun, we recognize the potential of our region in adding value to the global entertainment landscape. We aim to celebrate the region's rich history and culture by bringing together local knowledge and passion through leveraging international standards and capabilities to produce original and authentic films that serve as a regional showcase to the world.”  

Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje said: “I look forward to collaborating with Barajoun on our upcoming film and being part of such a passionate team dedicated to telling the stories of real-life superheroes from the Arabian world. Telling these inspiring stories from such a diverse culture provides today's youth with realistic, achievable, accessible role models - something I believe is really important.”

Barajoun Entertainment provides a full suite of animation and CGI productions from concept design to final render. The team comprises professionals with expertise in working on distinguished projects including blockbuster films, game cinematic, theme park content and award winning character modeling. Barajoun's digital artists are proficient in visual effects production, including concept art, animation, crowd generation, tool development and compositing. The company was born out of the great passion for storytelling, art and innovative technologies, and brings to life enchanting, real-life stories and lovable characters from Arabian history and culture by telling them to the world.