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February 9, 2024

RECRUITMENTS: STUNT TEAM TRYOUTS

This project stands out for its exceptional action sequences, prompting Umar to carefully select his team of stunt performers. After designing intricate action sequences and devising innovative filming techniques to capture these movements, he conducted rigorous tryouts to ensure each performer was a perfect fit for their respective roles in each sequence. His expertise lies […]

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ACTION DESIGN

With over two decades of professional experience in the stunt industry, Umar possesses an extensive library of action design in his repertoire. As a dedicated professional, he approaches his craft with the utmost perfection, constantly striving to improve and innovate in choreographing and executing action designs. Drawing inspiration from various sources such as existing films, […]

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STORYBOARD: FIRST DRAFT OF THE CREED (ORIGINS)

Once the script for the pilot was finalized and the concept design for Hasan bin Sabbah was completed, we integrated everything together into a storyboard. This comprehensive step brought us closer to visualizing the actual filming of the pilot. The artwork on each page served as a visual guide, allowing us to imagine the story’s […]

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SCRIPT: FIRST DRAFT OF THE CREED (ORIGINS)

Once the script for the pilot was finalized and the concept design for Hasan bin Sabbah was completed, we integrated everything together into a storyboard. This comprehensive step brought us closer to visualizing the actual filming of the pilot. The artwork on each page served as a visual guide, allowing us to imagine the story’s […]

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LOCATION SCOUT: ADVENTURE

Every year, Umar celebrates Wolf’s birthday with a new adventure. This year, they embarked on a journey to Antelope Canyon, where they kayaked down a river, and explored the captivating surroundings. Intrigued by the beauty of the surrounding canyons, they decided to explore other natural sights in the area. During their exploration, they came across […]

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RESEARCH: MATERIAL SOURCE

After researching online about Hasan bin Sabbah and finding multiple contradictory statements, Umar decided to embark on a journey to South Asia in search for a more authentic source. While visiting the capital of Pakistan, Umar decided to surprise his parents for his father’s birthday. As he traveled through Pakistan to delve deeper into the […]

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SHOOT: FIRST TEST SHOOT OF THE CREED (ORIGINS)

One year after Mecca, on his 41st birthday, Umar turned his vision into reality – filming a concept shoot for Hasan bin Sabbah in Death Valley, CA. Umar gathered a talented and dedicated team to bring his main character to life visually. This was only the beginning… “Turn your face in the DIRECTION of the […]

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RECRUITMENTS: PRODUCTION CREW

Creating a project of this magnitude requires a strong team, and Umar understands the importance of recruiting skilled professionals who can bring his vision to life. Despite this project being independent and without studio backing, Umar aims to maintain Hollywood standards by assembling a team of high-caliber individuals. Leveraging his industry experience and networks, he […]

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RAMADAN 2023: ORIGINS CONCEPT

From a young age, Umar has been blessed with a profound understanding of art and its dissemination. Umar has always wanted to create an Islamic story with a Muslim hero as the role model for the younger generation. Initially, he believed that notibility was a prerequisite to pursue Islamic-focused projects aimed at sharing the teachings […]

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W3AR3 INCEPTION

Upon his return from Mecca, Umar was deeply inspired by the knowledge he had acquired over his lifetime. With a renewed sense of purpose and a clear mind, Umar made a conscious decision to develop a project that aligned with his core beliefs and values. It was during this introspective period that the idea of […]

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