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Purattu Film Production

Purattu Film Production is an independent production company based in Toronto and Baghdad, Iraq, focusing on creating thought-provoking films that shed light on the society and tell deeply human stories. The company aspires to support new filmmakers and promote cultural and artistic exchange between Canada, Middle East, and Europe.

Purattu’s work includes an award-winning feature “Hanging Gardens” by Ahmed Yassin Al-Daradji. The film premiered in the Horizons section at the 79th Venice International Film Festival, and it was the first Iraqi film ever to be selected by the Venice Festival. It was later awarded best film at the 2022 Red Sea International Film Festival. It was selected as the Iraqi entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. Their work also includes numerous short films, and several features in development – “Madness and Honey Days”, by Ahmed Yassin Al-Daradji, “The Great Method” by Joshua David Pivato, and “Red Bus in Baghdad” by Ali Saeed.
https://ca.linkedin.com/company/purattufilmproduction
https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?companies=co0943401


Soniq Cinema™

An entertainment company that aims to provide experimental audio products to diverse audiences around the world. A venture into the realm of entertainment technology and a fusion of creativity and innovation. 

At the heart of Soniq Cinema lies a pioneering creation, “Audio Musicals” – a groundbreaking audio experience designed to transport audiences to magical realms of theatre musicals, rock operas and conceptual music albums. It is not just about listening to a “story” – it’s about living it. With entire scenes, landscapes, and emotional palettes, merging voice acting, narration, movie sound effects, and songs seamlessly. They aim to engage listeners through the power of sound, voice, and songs, all inspired by the magic of music and tales. This concept is a truly fulfilling experience for all people of all kinds of styles, interests and tastes, even offering a truly unique exploration for the visually impaired.

http://www.audiomusicals.com