The latest film project by Emirati filmmaker Ali Mostafa has just wrapped filming and has begun post-production.
"Worthy," an action thriller, is being produced by Image Nation Abu Dhabi and will be Mostafa's third feature. Last year Image Nation, in partnership with twofour54, released Mostafa’s road trip comedy From A to B .
“It feels incredible to have completed my third feature film in just two years. I couldn’t have done it without the support from the team at Image Nation. They have been integral in continuing my career and it’s great to be working with them again," Mostafa said, according to a press release.
"Worthy" is set in a dystopian future, plunged into chaos due to a chronic water shortage. The story follows a small group of survivors seeking refuge with the only clean remaining water source in the area. When two visitors infiltrate their compound, they soon become pawns in a test for survival, where only one of them shall be chosen worthy.
The film stars actors from across the Middle East, including Samer Ismael ( Omar ) and Ruba Blal (When I saw You). Mostafa teamed up once again with Syrian actor Samer Al Masri (Bab Al Hara), Palestinian actor Ali Suliman (Zinzana, Paradise Now) and Emirati Habib Ghuloom (City of Life) who have appeared in his past features.
“Worthy is another example of how Image Nation brings together the world class talents of international filmmakers with the best of local and regional expertise," Michael Garin, CEO of Image Nation, said.
Last month Image Nation saw the world premiere of " Zinzana " – another Emirati-produced project – at Fantastic Fest, a leading genre film festival in Texas, where it received rave reviews. "Zinzana" will follow its success with a European premiere at the prestigious BFI London festival later this month, alongside Mostafa’s "From A to B" and Image Nation’s international co-production "He Named Me Malala."
“We’ve made a number of impressive production announcements this year, across our television, film and documentary departments, which shows how quickly the media industry is evolving in the region,” Garin said.
"Worthy" is on track for release in 2016.