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DIFF launches alternative film series

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A series of year-round alternative film screenings will be launched by the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) this month.

Titled The Scene: Your UAE Film Network, the monthly initiative will showcase the work of local filmmakers. The screenings will take place at the DUCTAC auditorium at the Mall of the Emirates with the first instalment on November 30.

"We know from the massive public response to DIFF that audiences in the Emirates are hungry for lesser-known films that may not necessarily reach commercial cinemas," said Abdulhamid Juma, chairman of DIFF. "We are happy to support the The Scene's screening series, and are confident that it will expose viewers to new tastes and to a filmmaking community that deserves recognition for its immense talent and vitality."

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As well as showing commercially unreleased material, filmmakers and industry guests will take part in panel discussions and question and answer sessions. UAE National filmmaker Nayla al Khaja will chair the debate.

"Being able to discuss your work with an audience and to experience them watching your work is very special. I'm proud to introduce audiences to the films that I love, and I know that The Scene will be very popular," said al Khaja.

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