The Emirati comedy will now be available to markets and potential audiences worldwide, following the release of the film across the GCC this Eid Al Fitr.
Image Nation Abu Dhabis upcoming film Rashid & Rajab has been acquired by international sales agent AGC International, in a deal signed at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
The Emirati comedy will now become available to markets and potential audiences worldwide, following the release of the film across the GCC this Eid Al Fitr.
AGC International, the international sales and distribution division of AGC Studios in Hollywood, will provide Rashid & Rajab with a platform to be distributed to exhibitors, broadcasters and streaming platforms globally. The comedy already has distribution within the MENA region by Tanweer Films, with an Eid release date throughout the GCC and an Egyptian release scheduled for later in the summer.
Shot on location in Dubai, the UAE production is the first live-action feature film from Emirati director Mohammed Saeed Harib, best known as the creator of the animated TV series Freej. The film was produced by Emirati filmmakers Ali Mostafa (The Worthy, From A To B) and Majid Alansari (Zinzana), alongside Breakout Films Rami Yasin (Shabab Sheyab).
The family-friendly comedy follows wealthy Emirati executive Rashid (Marwan Abdullah Saleh) and carefree Egyptian fast-food deliveryman Rajab (Shadi Alfons), who switch bodies after a freak accident on their way to work. As they desperately look for a way to revert to their former selves, the unlikely pair gain a different perspective into each others lives.
Commenting on the agreement, Ben Ross, Chief Content Officer at Image Nation Abu Dhabi, said: Once again, we are honoured to partner with AGC Studios on the international sales for our upcoming release. Having Stuart and AGC Studios supporting Rashid & Rajab on an international level is testament to the films universal charm and appeal. We cant wait for audiences in the UAE and around the world to see the film.
The deal follows other recent successes from Image Nation Abu Dhabi, with its local series (Legal drama Justice) picked up by global streaming platform as a Netflix Original, and an Academy Award win for Best Documentary for its international co-production Free Solo.
Speaking on the partnership, Chairman and CEO of AGC Studios, added: We are delighted to be working with our partners at Image Nation Abu Dhabi to bring this delightful comedy to worldwide audiences, and this helps confirm AGCs support for growing Arabic cinema worldwide.
