At the heart of The Lost Sheba lies a passionate and diverse team of artists, engineers, and musicians—each contributing a unique thread to the rich tapestry of this epic animated journey. This project is more than a fantasy film—it’s a resurrection of a forgotten kingdom, crafted with imagination, cultural memory, and cutting-edge tools.
📝 Story, Script & Direction
The story, screenplay, and overall direction were conceived and led by Ateeva, the visionary behind The Lost Sheba. Through her unique storytelling voice, deep historical insight, and creative leadership, she brought this ancient tale to life with a poetic and cinematic soul.
🎨 Character Design
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3D Character Modeling: Lead artist Ateeva also sculpted key characters , blending traditional aesthetics with expressive 3D detail.
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2D Concept Art: Rowan Ali enriched the project with beautifully stylized 2D illustrations that enhanced the emotional and narrative depth.
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🎨 Artistic Contribution
Among the visual scenes in The Lost Sheba, artist Rufaida illuminated one of the moments in the film with an original artwork she created specifically for this project.
We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to her for this beautiful contribution.
🏛️ Architectural & Environmental Design
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3D Temple & City Structures: The lost city of Sheba and the Temple of Awam were reconstructed in 3D by Engineer Rayah Amer and Engineer Omar Abdulaziz, drawing from archaeological patterns and architectural studies.
🎶 Audio & Soundtrack
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Vocals: The hauntingly beautiful voice of Najwa Tashi carried the soul of the story.
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Musical Composition & Performance: The score was collaboratively composed and performed by Saber Bamataraf, Hussam, Naser Alshathly and Dr. Shaimaa, combining ancient tones with modern digital orchestration.
🛠️ Tools & Technology
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The entire animation was built in Blender, the open-source 3D creation suite, enabling full freedom in modeling, shading, animation, and compositing.
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External 3D assets were respectfully used and adapted under appropriate licensing from Sketchfab, including:
The Lost Sheba is a love letter to Yemeni mythology, crafted with artistic precision and technical dedication. By blending ancient legend with modern tools, this project invites the world to witness the rebirth of a civilization long buried in sand—but never lost in spirit.
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