Project Details
Zayed National Museum is the national museum of the United Arab Emirates and a cultural jewel of Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi. Designed by Foster + Partners the landmark institution celebrates the life and values of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates, and the stories of the nation he shaped.
CLIENT
Squint / Opera
PROD CO.
Myth Studio
ROLE
Producer
Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Galleries
Each gallery within the museum is designed as a narrative environment, blending spatial design, sound, film, archival material, and interactive experiences.
We led the design, animation, and production of all 2D and 2.5D installations across a series of gallery spaces, delivering animated films, immersive projections, interactive touchscreens, and large scale LED displays.
Those galleries were…
Our Beginning – exploring Sheikh Zayed’s ancestry, early life, leadership and the path to nationhood.
To Our Ancestors – tracing archaeological discoveries and ancient life-ways.
Through Our Connections – telling stories of trade, innovation, and cultural exchange.
By Our Coasts – detailing the history of early navigation, maritime traditions and coastal life of the Emirates.
My wonderful team 💟
None of this would have been possible without an incredibly talented, and hardworking team. Producing such a wide range of technically diverse films in a short space of time, and within a small studio is a real achievement.
I couldn’t be happier with the result, and I wanted to showcase and recognise everyone who contributed to the process from Myth’s side.
If you have the opportunity to work with Myth Studio, or any of the freelancers listed to the right, I would highly recommend it!
FULL CREDIT LIST
Myth Studio
Executive Creative Director: James Finley
Creative Directors: Daniel Prothero, Ivyy Chen
Head of Production: Frankie Evans
Producer: Alex Young
Production Assistant: Saahibah Ali
Illustrators: Lou Thoby, Rasoul Zarrin, Simona Cojocariu, Emily Harris, Michael Adamidis, Martin Oliver, Maël Ollivier-Henry, Jiang BoCheng
2D Leads: Daniel Prothero, Jonathan Kamester, Ivyy Chen
2D Animators/Compositors: Nina Skryabina, Luke Cottrell, Mike Labrow, Jack Churchill, Leif Zix, Salvador Maldonado
3D Lead: Chris Schofield
3D Design & Animation: Ira Spiridonova
Just some of the good times!
