UAE 52nd Union Day

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Luke Halls Studio was invited to design the projection for the UAE’s 52nd Union Day ceremony. The show explores the historical traditions of the UAE and how they use technology to further those traditions. Focusing on the country’s vision of a sustainable future. “As we gather here, we envision the threads that weave our futures together. We gather you in the present for the sake of the future. And welcome those who hold a part of this collaboratory thread with us. As our hands combine to weave the next part of our collective tapestry.”

CREATIVE DIRECTOR & DESIGNER: ES DEVLIN

PRODUCER: PEOPLE&CO.

CO-SHOW DIRECTORS: FRANCISCO NEGRIN & GAVIN ROBINS

LIGHTING DESIGN: BRUNO POET

CONTENT CREATION: LUKE HALLS STUDIO

SOUND DESIGN: AUDITORIA PTY LTD

VIDEO DESIGN: VYV CORPORATION

MUSIC & COMPOSERS: Mohammed Al Ahmad, MUSICOM Music and Sound design, Polyphonia , Ali Al Akawar, Dom JonesV

Choreographer: Leigh-Anne Vizer & Sadeck Berrabah

Broadcast: DONE+DUSTED

Technical Design: Wonder Works Limited

Video Designer: CHARLI DAVIS, LUKE HALLS STUDIO

ANIMATION TEAM: Robert Hales, Susan Kosti, Barbora Giliūtė, Luke Georgiou, Helder Real, Jacapo Palermo, Tom Richardson, Berk Polat, James Harford, Jason Moss, Alejandro Magnieto, Karol Marcinkowski, Tim Marriott.

PRODUCER: BRIDGET VUILLERMIN

TECH MANAGER: Mathew Ferguson

For The Organising Committee of the 52nd UAE Union Day Celebrations:

Creative Executive Producer: Rawdha Al Qubasi

Artistic Director: Ayesha Hadher

Head of Operations: Butti Al Muhairi

Head of Strategy: Eisa Alsubousi

Head of Content and Research: Rauda Alfalasi

Production Specialists & Suppliers: Stage One Creative Services Ltd, Encore, AgorA LLC,Creative Technology, Pitchblack Events Services LLC, Clair Global, FLOW, AL Laith Group, VK