Ali Al Jabri has been appointed festival director of Abu Dhabi Film Festival. He replaces Peter Scarlet, who managed the festival since 2009. Although BroadcastPro ME tweeted that rumours were rife about Scarlet’s exit from the festival, the news was only confirmed this morning by twofour54 in a press statement. Al Jabri, who has been […]
Ali Al Jabri has been appointed festival director of Abu Dhabi Film Festival. He replaces Peter Scarlet, who managed the festival since 2009. Although BroadcastPro ME tweeted that rumours were rife about Scarlet’s exit from the festival, the news was only confirmed this morning by twofour54 in a press statement.
Al Jabri, who has been with the festival for the last five years was previously director of the Emirates Film Competition a key element of the festivals programme.
Abu Dhabi Film Festival was previously managed by Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) but was transferred to twofour54 earlier this year. As part of the first phase of integrating with twofour54, the festival’s organisers moved to twofour54s Khalifa Park campus. Ali Al Jabri’s appointment is thought to be part of an agrressive plan by Abu Dhabi authorities to enable more nationals to head the capital’s media entities.
Speaking about Al Jabris appointment, Noura Al Kaabi, CEO of twofour54 said, Today is a very important milestone in the events history. Ali has been instrumental in developing the Emirates Film Competition and we are sure he will bring the same level of passion and enthusiasm to his new role.
