Image Nation Studios

We’re proud to announce that our film #ThePlague, directed by Charlie Polinger and co-produced with Spooky Pictures, has been nominated for three categories at the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards: Best Feature, Best Lead Performance (Everett Blunck), and Best Breakthrough Performance (Kayo Martin). Releasing in select US theatres on 24 December. #ImageNationAbuDhabi

We’re excited to announce our next project under the Spooky Pictures–Image Nation slate, ‘4 X 4: The Event’, directed by rising filmmaker Alex Ullom, whose breakout debut ‘It Ends’ made waves at SXSW this year and established him as one of the most interesting new voices in genre cinema. Production on ‘4 X 4: The Event’ is set to begin in 2026, with Ullom collaborating with a seasoned team of producers from Spooky Pictures, Divide / Conquer, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, and his own banner. Since forming our partnership with Spooky Pictures in 2020, we’ve worked on #Watcher, #LateNightWithTheDevil, #ThePlague, and #HOBA, all of which have earned recognition across international film festivals, and this is just the beginning. Read the full article below: https://lnkd.in/ddEvAHGQ #ImageNationAbuDhabi

Revealing the official poster for #ThePlague, directed by Charlie Polinger and co-produced with Spooky Pictures. Following an award-winning premiere at the Festival de Cannes Film Festival, where it received the Best Sound Creation Award, and wins at the Deauville American Film Festival (Grand Prize) and Fantastic Fest 2025 (Best Picture), we’re proud to share that the film has now been shortlisted in three categories at the Critics Choice Awards: Casting and Ensemble, Cinematography, and Original Score. #ThePlague will release in select US theatres on 24 December. #ImageNationAbuDhabi

Together with Spooky Pictures and Made By Us Studios, we're launching Made By Spooky, a creator-first horror label turning bold ideas from digital creators into original productions. From short-form storytelling to long-form productions, the partnership opens new doors for creators to bring their stories to global audiences. The first projects are set to debut in 2027. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d58C9XSD #ImageNationStudios

What if a message from your future self changed everything? Our next psychological horror-thriller, Future Me, brings Daria Vasileva’s viral Reddit story to the screen, with Deadstream filmmakers Joseph and Vanessa Winter set to write and direct. The project marks the latest chapter in our multi-picture partnership with Spooky Pictures and Longevity Pictures. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dVgRFmM4 #ImageNationStudios

The architects of modern horror. Our very own Ben Ross, alongside Spooky Pictures co-founders Roy Lee and Steven Schneider, have been named in Variety’s 2026 Horror Impact Report, recognising the artists and industry leaders defining the genre. This year has already brought “Undertone” and “Hokum”, with the next installment of “V/H/S” arriving soon and “Anything But Ghosts” next on the horizon. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eyXqUkvX #ImageNationStudios