Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 November 2023: Raindance Film School hosted a Horror Film screening at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the Middle East’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park, which took place on November 1, 2023. The first-of-its-kind screening showcased six Halloween-themed short films crafted by talented students from Raindance Film School using MOTIONGATE™ Dubai’s Fright Nights: Volume VI activations as the setting, as it was chosen as the scariest destination in Dubai and the perfect setting for future filmmakers.
MOTIONGATE™ Dubai’s proudly welcomed Raindance Film School students to use the park for their film projects, highlights its commitment to nurturing emerging talent and fostering innovation in entertainment. The project allowed students to direct films with minimal restrictions, encouraging them to explore the horror genre creatively.
The screening delivered spine-tingling thrills and unique perspectives on Halloween, also painting the park in a new light, honouring its Hollywood theme and celebrating the film industry. Amongst the student-crafted films, ‘Aurea’ was chosen as MOTIONGATE™ Dubai’s Fright Nights: Volume VI ‘Hero’ video. The short film is the work of student director Aleeza Mogul, director of photography Aftab Yar Khan and actor/editor Akshath Anoop.
’Aurea’ can be watched on YouTube through this link. Guests can continue to enjoy Fright Nights: Volume VI until November 12. For more information on Fright Nights Volume VI, visit the official MOTIONGATE™ Dubai website at www.motiongatedubai.com/fright-nights-volume-vi or call 800-AMAZING (2629464).
About MOTIONGATE™ Dubai
MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is the flagship theme park at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts and the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East. It also features the greatest number of roller coasters present in a single theme park in the Middle East. In a world first, three legendary Hollywood film studios – DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures, and Lionsgate – as well as cartoon franchise The Smurfs, have come together at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai. The unique park features 29 thrilling rides and attractions and exciting entertainment experiences, including character meet-and-greets, dance performances, photo opportunities and more. MOTIONGATE™ Dubai has five distinct zones:
- The DreamWorks Zone is entirely indoors, featuring various rides and attractions such as the Madagascar Mad Pursuit, the fastest themed rollercoaster, as well as Dragon Gliders, a suspended roller coaster inspired by the How to Train your Dragon movie franchise. The zone also includes Kung Fu Panda Unstoppable Awesomeness, a 4D motion simulator and King Julien’s Sideshow Café, a Madagascar themed café.
- The Lionsgate Zone features immersive roller coasters including The Hunger Games-inspired Capitol Bullet Train roller coaster as well as the Now You See Me: High Roller and John Wick: Open Contract inspired from the movie franchise.
- The Smurfs Village Zone includes rides, attractions and play area for young children and families, such as the Smurf Village Express and Smurfberry Factory, all inspired by the popular cartoon franchise. The zone is home to Very Smurfy Café, a café inspired by the Smurfs franchise.
- The Columbia Pictures Zone features seven film-themed rides and attractions including Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs – River Expedition, Zombieland Blast-off, The Green Hornet: High Speed Chase, and Underworld 4D.
- The Studio Central at the park’s entry boulevard replicates ‘real’ working movie sets including a Supporting Roles bakery with a variety of treats, as well as the Studio Store for all movie-themed memorabilia.