The inaugural Gulf Film Market will run from April 14 to 17 during the sixth edition of the Gulf Film Festival (April 11 to 17). It is an industry initiative aimed at developing the local and regional film culture and creating more opportunities for Gulf filmmakers in the areas of training, development, production and distribution. […]
The inaugural Gulf Film Market will run from April 14 to 17 during the sixth edition of the Gulf Film Festival (April 11 to 17). It is an industry initiative aimed at developing the local and regional film culture and creating more opportunities for Gulf filmmakers in the areas of training, development, production and distribution.
The Gulf Film Market Information and Services Desk, located within the GFF headquarters, provides Market delegates and filmsmakers with information to enable them to make full use of the Market. Staff at the desk will also be on hand to answer your questions and help organize meetings with invited delegates and consultants as well as provide updates to the events schedule.
Forum:
The Forum this year offers a great selection of how-to sessions, panel discussion and networking events. Topics such as sourcing financing for feature films in the GCC, best practices to package your film for festival & buyers, raising funds from provide investors and focus on the growing Saudi cinema industry will be discussed by over 45 speakers.
Gulf Script Market:
The Gulf Script Market for Short Films is the only platform that connects the region’s best scriptwriters and authors with its finest filmmakers.
Enjaaz:
Enjaaz, the post-production fund of the Dubai Film Market, will once again offer production funding for short films by GCC filmmakers. Enjaaz supports up to 10 films a year with up to $50,000 per project for production
Consultants:
Film guests and accredited industry delegates can connect with a team of international and regional consultants participating in the Market. The Market consultants will be on site to counsel film-makers on production, sales and distribution, funding and festivals exposure.
