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Dubai International Film Festival
Main Category: Cinemas & TheatresCity : Dubai
Country : United Arab Emirates
Website: www.dubaifilmfest.com
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Show me the money
Saturday, 10 October 2009
Saturday, 10 October 2009
Arabian Business talks to Abdulhamid Juma, head of DIFF about coping with competition and promoting Arab film making.
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UAE filmaker appeals for funds to make 'Expats' the movie
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai resident planned to make film last year but investment was pulled.
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The life of Terry
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
He's been called master of surrealist cinema, but film director Terry Gilliam says he's still learning.
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DIFF honours Muhr winners
Sunday, 21 December 2008
Sunday, 21 December 2008
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) drew to a close last week with an award ceremony to recognise the best films in the festival and in the AsiaAfrica and Arab Muhr Competitions. DIFF gave out a total of $576 000 in cash prizes on the night of the awards.
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DSC explores co-production opportunities with Italian Film industry at DIFF
Sunday, 21 December 2008
Sunday, 21 December 2008
Dubai Studio City leveraged the forum of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) to explore co-production opportunities with a high-profile delegation from the Italian film industry.
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Dubai Film Festival auction raises $1.8mn for AIDS
Sunday, 14 December 2008
Sunday, 14 December 2008
Salma Hayek opened event by auctioning Cartier bracelet carrying her signature.
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Celebrities out in force for DIFF opening
Friday, 12 December 2008
Friday, 12 December 2008
Goldie Hawn among star names who attend Dubai International Film Festival.
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DIFF film workshops aim to nurture local talent
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
Organisers of the fifth Dubai International Film Festival say this year's event will have a stronger focus on fostering and promoting the work of Arab filmmakers through a series of workshops, awards and screenings.
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Dream weaver
Friday, 5 December 2008
Friday, 5 December 2008
Craig Johnson moved to Dubai five years ago as a company manager. Today he is about to direct his first film.
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DIFF goes offshore for tech help
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will be heavily dependent on imported equipment and technical staff to provide the event’s sound and projection setups, according to organisers.
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Dubai Film Connection to nurture more home productions
Sunday, 23 November 2008
Sunday, 23 November 2008
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has unveiled the lineup of new projects it will nurture in this year’s Dubai Film Connection (DFC), an invitation-only co-production market running from the 13 to 17 December with the mandate of bringing international film professionals into contact with Arab filmmakers.
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The first lady of film
Friday, 24 October 2008
Friday, 24 October 2008
The UAE's Nayla Al Khaja tells Madeleine Collins that the local film industry has got a long way to go.
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Dubai film market to facilitate content trade
Sunday, 12 October 2008
Sunday, 12 October 2008
Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has launched a new initiative to raise the visibility of world cinema from Arab, Asian and African filmmakers while also giving regional film production and trade a boost.
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Market idea set to boost Dubai film credentials
Monday, 1 September 2008
Monday, 1 September 2008
New initiative backed by Hewlett Packard aims to revolutionise trade in TV, film content.
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Making films in the UAE
Saturday, 5 April 2008
Saturday, 5 April 2008
There is undeniably a concerted effort to establish an international film industry in the Gulf, says Cameron Crawford.
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War stories
Saturday, 15 March 2008
Saturday, 15 March 2008
Two independent filmmakers discuss making films with digital cams in war-torn Lebanon.
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Organisers confirm DIFF dates
Sunday, 9 March 2008
Sunday, 9 March 2008
Fifth instalment of Dubai film festival to be staged in mid-December.
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Dubai film fest honours top Arab talent
Saturday, 15 December 2007
Saturday, 15 December 2007
Honour killings and interfaith love just two themes explored by winners of Muhr awards.
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DIFF chairman labels $5mn suit 'preposterous'
Thursday, 13 December 2007
Thursday, 13 December 2007
Juma says claims against him and event's managing director have 'no merit whatsoever'.
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Tecom pores over $5m film festival lawsuit
Wednesday, 12 December 2007
Wednesday, 12 December 2007
Legal experts are studying claims by former CEO that he was 'maliciously ousted'.
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Dubai dishes out $100k celeb goodie bags
Wednesday, 12 December 2007
Wednesday, 12 December 2007
Gifts include first class safaris in Kenya, Fendi sunglasses and limited edition handbag.
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Dubai film festival hit with $5mn lawsuit
Tuesday, 11 December 2007
Tuesday, 11 December 2007
DIFF chairman being sued by founder Neil Stephenson alleging he suffered 'malicious' conduct.
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DIFF 2007 promises better film line-up this year
Friday, 7 December 2007
Friday, 7 December 2007
The fourth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), which will run from December 9-16, will see the launch of several new initiatives that will boost the image of both the festival as well as Dubai.
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Clooney to sit down with public in Dubai
Thursday, 6 December 2007
Thursday, 6 December 2007
Dubai International Film Festival plans public question and answer session with the hollywood heartthrob.
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Arab filmmakers vie for top prize
Monday, 22 October 2007
Monday, 22 October 2007
Dubai International Film Festival attracts more than 300 entries for this year's Arab film competition.
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Making advertising add up
Wednesday, 3 October 2007
Wednesday, 3 October 2007
Product placement pioneer Frank Zazza was in Dubai this month to sign a deal that promises to provide new sources of income for the region's broadcasters.
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The right direction
Sunday, 16 September 2007
Sunday, 16 September 2007
Three young filmmakers talk about scripts, festivals and why the region's film industry is booming.
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HP partners Dubai film festival
Monday, 10 September 2007
Monday, 10 September 2007
HP Middle East to be technology partner for this year's Dubai International Film Festival in December.
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Sharjah TV to fund production of local movies
Wednesday, 27 June 2007
Wednesday, 27 June 2007
UAE filmmakers will produce programmes that will be broadcast during the holy month of Ramadan.
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DIFF’s new initiatives encourage Arab film production
Monday, 15 January 2007
Monday, 15 January 2007
The Dubai International Film Festival is gradually moving away from its initial attempts to be just a glamorous event.
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FedEx carries the kit for Dubai Film Festival
Monday, 1 January 2007
Monday, 1 January 2007
FedEx Express recently went ‘behind-the-scenes' to provide logistics support to the 2007 Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF).
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Exhibition Names
Sunday, 17 December 2006
Sunday, 17 December 2006
It appears that exhibition names are getting more humorous by the day. The Spin was especially amused by the new water, energy and environment event, to be held in Dubai next March. Its name? Wetex.
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Groundbreakers
Tuesday, 31 October 2006
Tuesday, 31 October 2006
Young filmmakers in the UAE are gradually beginning to receive support from the government and the corporate sector to make movies. Although the lack of it has not stopped a young generation of talented Emiratis from surging ahead with their dreams, support will make a big difference to the quality of movies produced. Digital Studio meets some of the people who are stirring the flames of the cinema movement in the UAE.
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