The Story behind Xero Error

In the future Artificial intelligence [AI] is superceded by Natural intelligence [NI]. 

 The story centers on XE7, a cyborg on a spiritual journey who discovers the unknown. He begins to realize that things in recorded history contradict with facts he has observed in real life and begins to open up his mind to the supernatural. He finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, at a major crime scene, leading him to a Cyber-terrorism scandal and trouble with FACET – The First Authority in Cyber Espionage and Terrorism. Packaged as a slick, futuristic thriller, the compelling storyline keeps you guessing till the end. Will logic overcome belief? Find out in Xero Error slated for release late 2009.

Short. Genre Science Fiction. Run time 20 min.

An Xpanse CGI Production

Directed by Ashraf Ghori.

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS APPEARING IN THE FILM

 

XE7 [ AKA XERO ]

Codename Xero Error

Cyborg / Time Messenger

First Cyborg which uses ‘Natural Intelligence’ (A new concept being introduced in this film which is the next generation advancement for ‘Artificial’ Intelligence).  This NI enables Xero to adopt human concepts like fate, destiny & the unknown.  Xero has a skin which can mimic any surroundings or display advertisments, using micro displays. 

 

FACET

[ First Authority in Cyber Espionage and Terrorism ] 

A mulitple personality program. FACET’s personalities  include Interrogator, Psycho analyst, In Charge of National Secutiy, Judge & Executioner .

 

BUSHMAN

Xero’s Backup Assistant, part of Xero’s Time travel experiment team, who remains hidden in this story, but will have a more prominent role in future stories.

 

RETROSPECTRE

Xero’s Time Navigator, part of Xero’s Time travel experiment team, who remains hidden in this story, but will have a more prominent role in future stories.

 

THE ADMIN

Xero’s Time Travel Program Controller, who remains hidden in this story, but will have a more prominent role in future stories.

 

DATABOTS

Small hovering robots whose main function is to record Xero’s interrogation session. They also extract data from Xero & display it on virtualscreens.

 

VIRTUAL GEOGRAPHIC

A major corporation of the future responsible for the time travel program to record lost history. It will also bring about the first Natural IntelligenceCyborg and the Mandatory RFID Law.

XE7 gets a part time job at Dexter’s

 

James Mohan from St. Paul, Minneapolis sends us a cool new entry for the Art of Xero Error Competition.

James says: ‘This is based on my comic strip, DEXTER’S. Dexter’s is the name of the fast-food restaurant where my characters work. Harold (a ram) is the one in the XE7 costume. Homer (a dog) is the one behind the counter.’

We wish you the best of luck for the competition, Jim!

For those of you aspiring artists who haven’t yet flexed your muscles, now is your chance to join the Competition and get instant recognition & the chance to win fame & fortune [ well maybe not a fortune but cool prizes anyway! ] Send in you entries to info@x-panse.com. Last date of entries August 15 2009!

Xero Error, now a tweet away

When it comes to friends and staying in personal contact the Xero Error team is never far away. Now you can reach us real time on twitter! Get updates on the fly and let us know what you have to say… we welcome your comments, crits and suggestions. 

http://twitter.com/xeroerror

The channel will be maintained by Pardeep Bains, our publicist from the UK. You can also find our crew here: 

Ashraf Ghori [Director]  http://twitter.com/AshrafGhori 

Mohammad Mondal [Production Manager] http://twitter.com/mohammadmondal

Xero Error on Adwomenme.com

Xero Error Director Ashraf Ghori interview featured on Adwomenme.com, Excerpt : 

Conversation with Ashraf Ghori: Pioneering the Middle East’s first sci-fi animation film

With the entertainment and content markets in the Middle East maturing, we’re slowly seeing the emergence of original content. This is the first in a series of articles with regional content producers that examine the growth and future for these industries in the region.

We also look at the relevance and opportunities for advertising and marketing within this spectrum, identifying our role in spearheading popular culture movements for brands, through these platforms….

Read the full interview here:

http://www.adwomenme.com/reads/Pioneering-the-Middle-Easts-first-sci-fi-animation-film

XE7 lends a helping hand in Glasgow, Scotland

Helen Mckeown,  a cartoonist, writer, webcomic creator and a friend of XE7 from Glasgow Scotland, sends us this delightful entry for the Art of Xero Error Competition.

Visit Helen at facebook Comic Con:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=65043269858&ref=ts

 

The Art of Xero Error Competition is now on & accepting entries until August 15 2009. 

Details on the competition here:  http://xeroerror.wordpress.com/2009/02/27/the-art-of-xero-error-competition/

Or Download  the guidelines in PDF Format here

XE7 spotted at Facebook Comic Con Gala Premiere

Eric Peyron,  producer and writer of RAGE WEB SITE [ http://www.ragewebsite.com ] a collaborative online publication project, was lucky to catch XE7 at the Facebook Comic Con Gala Premiere March 12 2009. Here’s a group shot of him, XE7 & FBCC Creator Michael Netzer. This is his submission for the Art of Xero Error Competition which is now on & accepting entries until August 15 2009. 

Details on The Art of Xero Error Competition here:  http://xeroerror.wordpress.com/2009/02/27/the-art-of-xero-error-competition/

Or Download  the guidelines in PDF Format here

First entry for The Art of Xero Error Competition

Hats off to Umar M. Yousaf of Sharjah, UAE, for being the first official entry for The Art of Xero Error Competition. The competition is now on until the 15th of August and open to all creatives everywhere. We will be posting new entries periodically. For details on the competition please read:  http://xeroerror.wordpress.com/2009/02/27/the-art-of-xero-error-competition/

or Download the guidelines in PDF Format here

Virgin Megastores will be promoting the competition in their stores very soon. We will keep you posted of new developments.

The Art of Xero Error Competition on Obama Administration Blog?

We’re surprised too. I’m sure this is not official in any way, but this just goes to show you to expect the unexpected

http://www.obamaadministrationblog.com/18072/the-art-of-xero-error-competition-dubais-first-cg-movie/

Facebook hiccup

Note from Ashraf Ghori:

Just wanted to inform all my good friends on facebook of an unexpected event. While trying to promote ‘The Art of Xero Error Competition’, facebook being the ’social’ site they are, have disabled my account with hardly a warning and have not replied to repeated emails from me.  I am hopeful they get back soon and things go on as before. Although I am not aware of all the repercussions, you might lose access to certain pages and links from me. I do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and look forward to get back in touch. Fingers crossed.

If you would like to get in touch with me please email me at ghori@x-panse.com

‘The Art of Xero Error’ Competition

[Download the guidelines in PDF Format here]

Be a part of Xero Error Film through your artistic or creative talent! Inviting all creatives for ‘The Art of Xero Error’ Competition.

Have our Cybrog hero XE7 do something cool. Whether he’s jumping off the rooftops, greeting Obama at the White house on the cover of Time-Travel magazine or saving the world in general! XE7 is the protagonist of the film ‘Xero Error’, the first computer generated Scifi Film from Dubai UAE. 

You don’t have to be an award winning artist to participate. We’re accepting any medium for entries as long as they are creative and original in approach: sketches / drawings / paintings / sculpting / lego / straws / ascii art / a whole bunch of people standing together to make an image / finger painting / class project / graffiti … you get the picture.

Outstanding entries will be featured in a major scene in the Xero Error Film!

Winners will be :

• Credited as part of the team that made Xero Error in the film credits
• Listed on the official IMDb page
• Featured as a major story on the Xero Error Website
• Entitled to receive Xero Error merchandise, tickets & other goodies at the time of release. We will be getting sponsors to donate some cool prizes for this event – details to be announced at a later date.

All participants will receive publicity on the Web Site and their work will be featured at an art exhibition organized in Dubai.

Wish we had loads of money to give away to make it worth your while but alas we are struggling artists trying to make a difference by making the first CG Movie from the region and we need your support!

Simply email us a high resolution scan or photo of your entry [ preferably 3000 pixels height or width ] with the subject ‘The Art of Xero Error Competition’ to:
info@x-panse.com

or mail to:
Xero Error Competition
C/o Ashraf Ghori
P O Box 8425
Dubai
UAE

Participate on Facebook

Artwork will be judged on:

• Quality of the finish of the artwork – How well it is produced or executed
• Originality of idea
•  Clarity – If the idea is conveyed clearly in the visual 
•  Format of submission – Artwork should be a high resolution image at least 3000 pixels or larger. 

REFERENCES: (This is what XE7 looks like)

[ REF1: http://www.mediafire.com/file/ynijm3dznlm/Render_028.JPG ]
[ REF2: http://www.mediafire.com/file/gh2zynxzygz/XE_Refs.jpg ]

XE7 Superpowers

XE7 can shoot arcs of electricity from his finger tips and ankles. He has a ’skin’ that can mimic surroundings and heal itself. XE7 also has super fast reflexes and enhanced senses. He is an expert in many forms of hand to hand combat.

Trivia

XE7 was sent back in time to record history. His dreams can end up in his recorded data. When not in a combat situation, XE7’s skin displays animated brand endorsements. A contractual obligation.

Conditions:

• You must be from planet earth
• Your entry must be original
• You must not be related to XE7
• Entries must be submitted before Saturday, August 15, 2009
• The winners will be judged by a panel of no less than 4 representatives from the creative industry
• Winners of the competition will be announced on the Xero Error Facebook Group, Xero Error Website & will be notified by email if provided.
• Xpanse will keep in its possession the submitted artwork/s and reserves the right to use in further displays and publicity in connection with the promotion of Xero Error. Artists will be credited wherever their art is used.

For further info please contact:

Ashraf Ghori
ghori@x-panse.com

Mohammad Mondal
mondal@x-panse.com

Credit: Promo artwork features sketch by Alan Quah

[XE7 Created by Ashraf Ghori - All rights reserved, Xpanse CGI]