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'''Resolution Films''', formally Resolution Productions, is a film, video and broadcast production company based in [[Doha]], [[Qatar | '''Resolution Films''', formally Resolution Productions, is a film, video and broadcast production company based in [[Doha]], [[Qatar]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Kirby Kearns, an [[ | Kirby Kearns, an [[Irish]] / [[Australian]] dual national, founded the company in 2007 after finishing a two-year contract with a Melbourne-based sports production company to produce films for the [[2006 Asian Games]] in 2006.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sarahassami.atavist.com/individual-efforts-made-to-increase-production-industry-in-qatar-many-challenges-faced|title=Individual Efforts Made to Increase Production Industry in Qatar, Many Challenges Faced|date=2016-03-24|work=Atavist|access-date=2018-03-03|language=en}}</ref><sup>,</sup>.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/news/qatar/353897/doha-has-potential-to-become-a-film-destination-experts|title=Doha has potential to become a film destination: Experts - The Peninsula Qatar|website=www.thepeninsulaqatar.com|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref> | ||
Kirby signed a 24-month contract with [[Qatargas | Kirby signed a 24-month contract with [[Qatargas]] to produce an ongoing series called QGTV. Within a year he had more than 20 employees.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/generationemigration/2013/01/21/rising-star-of-corporate-films-in-the-middle-east/|title=Rising star of corporate films in the Middle East {{!}} Generation Emigration|website=www.irishtimes.com|language=en|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref><sup>,</sup> <ref>http://www.lisatravell.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Kirby-Kearns-Timeout-December-2012.pdf</ref> Kirby is Group Chairman and the group CEO is Simon Ferguson.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/news/articles/2017/03-media-award-winners.html|title=Student work awarded in media and research |publisher= Northwestern University in Qatar|language=en|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref> | ||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
Resolution | Resolution Films has produced many documentaries, short films, and corporate films, and some have won awards. The film “Secret of My Success” produced by the company for the [[RasGas]] won [[Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards]] and Hermes Creative Awards.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/story/369800|title=RasGas film wins Cannes Award|date=2013-10-27|work=Gulf-Times|access-date=2018-03-03|language=ar}}</ref> The film also won a Silver World Medal at the [[New York Film Festival]].<ref name="newyorkfestivals.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/winners/2014/pieces.php?iid=463099&pid=1|title=New York Festivals - 2014 World's Best Television & Films™ Winners|website=www.newyorkfestivals.com}}</ref><sup>,</sup> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ameinfo.com/media/other-media/resolution-productions-wins-worlds-best-2014-new-york-tv-film-award/|title=Resolution Productions wins world's best 2014 New York TV and Film Award - AMEInfo|website=ameinfo.com|language=en|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref> | ||
Resolution Films’ movie for Hammad Medical Corporation, “A Noble Profession” won Silver Award at [[Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards | Resolution Films’ movie for Hammad Medical Corporation, “A Noble Profession” won a Silver Award at [[Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards]] in 2015.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/story/459475/HMC-wins-Cannes-Media-award-for-nursing-video|title=HMC wins Cannes Media award for nursing video|date=2015-10-19|work=Gulf-Times|access-date=2018-03-03|language=ar}}</ref> | ||
‘Maersk Oil Qatar - Workplace of Choice’, a film produced by the company for [[Maersk Oil | ‘Maersk Oil Qatar - Workplace of Choice’, a film produced by the company for [[Maersk Oil]] won a gold award at the AVA Digital Awards.<ref name="Gulf-Times">{{Cite news|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/story/347775/Maersk-Oil-s-recruitment-film-wins-AVA-Digital-awa|title=Maersk Oil’s recruitment film wins AVA Digital awards|date=2013-04-03|work=Gulf-Times|access-date=2018-03-03|language=ar}}</ref> | ||
== Social awareness and responsibility == | == Social awareness and responsibility == | ||
Resolution Films produced a short film, “Generosity is its Own Reward” for [[Qatar Cancer Society]] as [[corporate social responsibility]]. | Resolution Films produced a short film, “Generosity is its Own Reward” for [[Qatar Cancer Society]] as [[corporate social responsibility]]. For the production of the film, the company developed a smart funding initiative that brought together many of Qatar's largest organizations, including [[Ooredoo]], Barwa Bank, [[Qatargas]], Al Faisal Holdings, QTV and Qmedia.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://dohanews.co/video-qatar-cancer-society-generosity-reward/|title=VIDEO: Qatar Cancer Society – Generosity is its own reward|date=2014-04-23|work=Doha News|access-date=2018-03-03|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/story/385009/Qatargas-to-fund-QCS-short-film-on-cancer-awarenes|title=Qatargas to fund QCS’ short film on cancer awareness|date=2014-03-17|work=Gulf-Times|access-date=2018-03-03|language=ar}}</ref> | ||
The company also plays role in the nurturing of | The company also plays a role in the nurturing of fresh students from top universities of the country and promoting local film making.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/29/01/2017/Budding-scribes-hone-skills-at-NU-Q|title=Budding scribes hone skills at NU-Q - The Peninsula Qatar|website=www.thepeninsulaqatar.com|access-date=2018-03-03}}</ref><sup>,</sup> <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/news-bfi/features/shooting-message-8-tim-langford-creative|title=Shooting the message #8: Tim Langford Creative|work=British Film Institute|access-date=2018-03-03|language=en}}</ref><sup>,</sup>.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
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| Founder 👔 | Kirby Kearns |
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Key people | Simon Ferguson (CEO) |
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| 🌐 Website | resolutionfilms |
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Resolution Films, formally Resolution Productions, is a film, video and broadcast production company based in Doha, Qatar.
History
Kirby Kearns, an Irish / Australian dual national, founded the company in 2007 after finishing a two-year contract with a Melbourne-based sports production company to produce films for the 2006 Asian Games in 2006.[1],.[2]
Kirby signed a 24-month contract with Qatargas to produce an ongoing series called QGTV. Within a year he had more than 20 employees.[3], [4] Kirby is Group Chairman and the group CEO is Simon Ferguson.[5]
Production
Resolution Films has produced many documentaries, short films, and corporate films, and some have won awards. The film “Secret of My Success” produced by the company for the RasGas won Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards and Hermes Creative Awards.[6] The film also won a Silver World Medal at the New York Film Festival.[7], [8]
Resolution Films’ movie for Hammad Medical Corporation, “A Noble Profession” won a Silver Award at Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards in 2015.[9]
‘Maersk Oil Qatar - Workplace of Choice’, a film produced by the company for Maersk Oil won a gold award at the AVA Digital Awards.[10]
Social awareness and responsibility
Resolution Films produced a short film, “Generosity is its Own Reward” for Qatar Cancer Society as corporate social responsibility. For the production of the film, the company developed a smart funding initiative that brought together many of Qatar's largest organizations, including Ooredoo, Barwa Bank, Qatargas, Al Faisal Holdings, QTV and Qmedia.[11][12]
The company also plays a role in the nurturing of fresh students from top universities of the country and promoting local film making.[13], [14],.[2]
Awards
Resolution Films has won several awards for its documentaries, short films, and corporate films.
| S.No. | Award | Film | Year |
| 1 | Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards | Secret of My Success | 2015 [9] |
| 2 | Hermes Creative Awards | Secret of My Success | 2013[6] |
| 3 | New York Film Festival | Secret of My Success | 2014[7] |
| 4 | Cannes Corporate Media & TV Award | A Noble Profession | 2014[9] |
| 5 | New York Festival, World Film and TV Awards | Be Amusing | 2013 [15] |
| 6 | Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards | 40 Years of Prosperity & Innovation | 2015 [16] |
| 7 | AVA Digital Awards | Ooredoo Business: Let’s Talk | 2013 [17] |
| 8 | Videographer Awards | Robots Connecting People | 2014 [18] |
| 9 | Videographer Awards | Secret of My Success | 2013 [18] |
| 10 | Dubai Lynx | Together everything is Possible | 2017 [19] |
| 11 | AVA Digital Awards | Maersk Oil Qatar - Workplace of Choice | 2013 [10] |
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References
- ↑ "Individual Efforts Made to Increase Production Industry in Qatar, Many Challenges Faced". Atavist. 2016-03-24. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Doha has potential to become a film destination: Experts - The Peninsula Qatar". www.thepeninsulaqatar.com. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ "Rising star of corporate films in the Middle East | Generation Emigration". www.irishtimes.com. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ http://www.lisatravell.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Kirby-Kearns-Timeout-December-2012.pdf
- ↑ "Student work awarded in media and research". Northwestern University in Qatar. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "RasGas film wins Cannes Award". Gulf-Times (in العربية). 2013-10-27. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "New York Festivals - 2014 World's Best Television & Films™ Winners". www.newyorkfestivals.com.
- ↑ "Resolution Productions wins world's best 2014 New York TV and Film Award - AMEInfo". ameinfo.com. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "HMC wins Cannes Media award for nursing video". Gulf-Times (in العربية). 2015-10-19. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Maersk Oil's recruitment film wins AVA Digital awards". Gulf-Times (in العربية). 2013-04-03. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ "VIDEO: Qatar Cancer Society – Generosity is its own reward". Doha News. 2014-04-23. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ "Qatargas to fund QCS' short film on cancer awareness". Gulf-Times (in العربية). 2014-03-17. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ "Budding scribes hone skills at NU-Q - The Peninsula Qatar". www.thepeninsulaqatar.com. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ "Shooting the message #8: Tim Langford Creative". British Film Institute. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ "New York Festivals - 2013 World's Best Television & Films™ Winners". www.newyorkfestivals.com.
- ↑ editor_CM (2015-10-27). "Resolution Films shines at Cannes International Film Awards". Qatar is Booming. Retrieved 2018-03-03.CS1 maint: Extra text: authors list (link)
- ↑ "Ooredoo Wins Major Award for Online Business Films". Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Videographer Awards". www.videoawards.com. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- ↑ "Dubai Lynx - International Festival of Creativity". Dubai Lynx - International Festival of Creativity. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
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