Shooting begins for Emirati

Image Nation Abu Dhabi, one of the leading media and entertainment companies in the Middle East, started production this week on the new Emirati feature film ‘Rashid & Rajab’, with Mohammed Saeed Harib, creator of renowned children’s animation ‘Freej’.
The body-switch comedy will be a celebration of Emirati culture and will unite the best Emirati talent in the region, with Ali Mostafa, of ‘The Worthy’ fame, producing the film, alongside Majid Al-Ansari (’Zinzana’) who will serve as executive producer.
Mohammed Al-Mubarak, CEO of Image Nation, said of the film: “We are proud to be announcing our next film Rashid & Rajab shooting in Dubai at what is a very busy time for Image Nation. 
This project really is a celebration of Emirati talent and showcases how far the UAE industry has progressed over the last couple of years.”
The story follows Rashid, a wealthy workaholic Emirati businessman, and Rajab, a poor Egyptian deliveryman, who switch bodies mysteriously after a car crash, and see their lives from new perspectives as they struggle to switch back.
“I am very much looking forward to directing my first live action film with Image Nation and turning my hand to a different genre with Rashid & Rajab. It will be an exciting challenge for me, but with the support of Ali, Majid and a great team, I can’t wait to tackle it”, said director Mohammed.
Rashid & Rajab’s script was written by Dubai’s Mo Youssef and developed by Hollywood’s Caleb Wilson and Matt Allen (Four Christmases) and regional comedians Fahad Al-Butairi (From A to B) and Shadi Alfons (Saturday Night Live Cairo).
Alfons also stars in one of the lead roles along with Emirati star Marwan Abdullah, supported by Dubai TV presenter Sheema and Fadi Ibrahim (Qessat Hub).
Rashid & Rajab is slated for release in 2017.

Source: Arab News