Canon Middle East continues to strengthen its support for filmmaking industry in the MENA region
Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, continues to promote independent filmmakers by providing them with the latest equipment and solutions that are cost-effective with good cinema quality. The company remains committed to announcing breakthrough solutions designed for the industry and collaborate with filmmakers, providing them an opportunity to interact with new and latest technologies from Canon.
At CABSAT 2017, Canon invited its award-winning brand ambassador Nayla Al Khaja, the UAE’s first woman film producer to share her views on the role of film-making technology through an interactive workshop. This further acknowledged and reiterated Canon`s commitment to supporting women filmmakers in the industry.
Canon also announced its new anticipated cinema camera – the EOS C700, regarded as the brand’s flagship to the region. The next generation EOS C700 Digital Cinema Camera was unveiled at CABSAT, incorporating Canon’s learnings based on professional feedback from across the world and the Middle East over the last five years, since the original Cinema EOS C300 was announced.
Anurag Agrawal, Managing Director, Canon Middle East, said: “Our engagement with the film-making industry is a journey which we started many years ago and now gives all of us an opportunity to highlight our support to women. It is a great sign of optimism and encouragement for all women in the region which coincides with our corporate philosophy of ‘Kyosei’ that lies at the heart of our brand, philosophy, and brand awareness. We will continue to provide support to the filmmaking industry and introduce our latest products.
Venkatasubramanian (Subbu) Hariharan Business Unit Director, B2C Canon Middle East added, “I would also like to extend my thanks to Nayla Al Khaja who accepted our invitation and familiarised our guests at CABSAT about the art of creativity and innovation in filmmaking. We always look forward to taking part in such events and continue to build our brand equity and provide the public with all the updated solutions and services. The DSLR technology pioneered by Canon has changed the motion picture industry and has made it possible for the average person to shoot video with a tight budget. In addition, by using Canon DSLR cameras, independent filmmakers will only need a smaller crew when producing a film.”
Nayla Al Khaja will join a discussion with fellow female filmmakers on March 22nd, on the topic of “Women Filmmakers in the Arab World.” Hosted by Canon, together with The Scene Club, the discussion will focus on challenges and opportunities for women from the region in the film industry, and how they can take their ambitions to the big screen.
Speaking on the occasion, Nayla Al Khaja said: “The Middle East region is recognized for its thriving creativity, and the availability of Canon’s flagship camera, the EOS C700, will bring to life films that appeal to the world. Filmmakers in the region realize the potential of combining creativity with technology, and this camera does just that, right from feature films to documentaries and TV series. The demand for 4K quality requires uncompromising quality and with the EOS C700, we are setting the stage for a giant leap forward for the film fraternity.”
With an all-new modular design aimed at high-end cinema production, the C700 brings an all-new power and flexibility expected in the A-Camera market. Featuring a Super35mm sensor that shoots up-to 4.5K, numerous recording options, and an upcoming RAW update, the C700 promises superb image and build quality.
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Canon also supported the “BLOOM! Cine Start-ups” initiative, which was organized by Nayla’s company D-SEVEN Motion Pictures BLOOM!
Cine Start-ups caters to independent filmmakers who need to produce high-end films for the best possible price to encourage budding filmmakers, especially the youth, to make their first film using Canon DSLR cameras
Through her film workshops, Nayla provided her expertise to participants by demonstrating the key advantages of the Canon DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) camera, particularly its user-friendly and cost-saving features when used in digital filmmaking
Canon Middle East also appointed Egyptian film sensation, TV host, producer, and director, Khaled Abu Al Naga, as an ambassador for Canon Middle East in Egypt
As the ambassador in Egypt, Khaled Abol Naga actively supported Canon through various initiatives in the Egyptian market including Abol Naga’s “Team Cairo” initiative, a new movement of film making coming out of the region
