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📽️ Frames of the Future with Uzair Merchant

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SpeakUp and In5 Media invite you to an exclusive event.
🎬 Uzair Merchant - Award-winning Filmmaker | Designer | Creative Entrepreneur

Uzair Merchant is an acclaimed Canadian filmmaker and designer with Indian roots and a global footprint, spanning 17 years across Hollywood, Bollywood, and the Middle East.

As the founder of bKREATIV Productions and The Kreativ Lab, Uzair is the architect behind The Kreativ Universe – a multi-franchise storytelling ecosystem merging cinema, design, tech, and immersive experiences.

His work includes:

🔹 Film Credits: Skyfall, Deadpool 2, Fast & Furious 7, Star Trek Beyond, Superman & Lois
🔹 Creator & Director of Masala Boba – announced at Cannes 2025 via Variety
🔹 Vault X – Winner of Best TV Series & Best Pilot at the LA Film Awards 2025
🔹 Stardust – one of the world’s first NFT music videos (13 international awards)
🔹 40+ Global Awards across LA, Florence, New York, Madrid, and more
🔹 Venice International Art Fair 2025 – featured artist with Chasing Lines, Saving Fairy Creek, and Stardust
🔹 World Police Summit 2024 (Dubai) – creator of a hologram-driven immersive show
🔹 Production Designer for Global Village – world’s largest cultural theme park
🔹 Honored as Outstanding Alumni by Nottingham Trent University

🕒 Duration: 3 Hours

⚠️ Exclusive, limited-capacity event – only a small number of seats available. Early reservation is essential.

A powerful, cinematic program for creators, founders, filmmakers, designers, content makers, and media professionals.

1) Masterclass with Uzair Merchant
Deep insights into world-building, cinematic design, creative process, innovation, and storytelling formats of the future.
What You’ll Learn. Key Modules:

1 - The Psychology of Visual Framing
2 - Semiotics & Cinematic Language
3 - Foresight & Future Formats
4 - Accessing AI as a Creative Ally
5 - Designing for the Mind, Body & Soul
6 - Altered Realities Through Contextual Design
7 - From Vision to Impact

2) Live Interview with Uzair
A raw, authentic conversation about career, challenges, creative breakthroughs, and building The Kreativ Universe.

3) Panel Discussion with 3 Special Guests
Three influential figures from the worlds of TV and film - names revealed during the event.

A rare conversation about the future of cinema, media, design, technology, and cultural storytelling.

🤝 Partners

  • in5 Media – media & production support

  • Bo Ca Su – exclusive afterparty partner

  • Additional partners will be announced soon

Location
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Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd - Me'aisem First - Dubai Production City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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