UAE film establishments will debut at The Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival. The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), Gulf Film Festival (GFF), Filmi, twofour54, the commercial arm of the Media Zone Authority-Abu Dhabi, and Abu Dhabi Film Commission, powered by twofour54, will join forces via a dedicated UAE pavilion to showcase the countrys short films on […]
UAE film establishments will debut at The Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival. The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), Gulf Film Festival (GFF), Filmi, twofour54, the commercial arm of the Media Zone Authority-Abu Dhabi, and Abu Dhabi Film Commission, powered by twofour54, will join forces via a dedicated UAE pavilion to showcase the countrys short films on an international stage, meet with industry professionals and production companies to generate business opportunities, promote the UAEs diverse offerings to the film industry and attract international filmmakers to present their work at the UAEs film festivals. In addition, Qatars Doha Film Institute will join the UAE as the only countries represented at the Festivals market from the Arab world.
Held in France annually, the prestigious festival, now in its 36th year, is a vital showcase and marketplace for shorts, attracting more than 100,000 visitors to its film festival and marketplace.
Samr Husain Al Marzooqi, Dubai Film Market Manager said: Following the success of the UAE Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival last year, we are thrilled to be collaborating once again at The Clermont-Ferrand, arguably the world’s leading festival devoted to short films. Being part of the festivals market gives us the chance to showcase the best of UAE short films, which indeed have risen in quality, quantity and global distribution through prestigious film festivals. Following the largest and most successful Dubai International Film Festival to date, this is an excellent platform to promote DIFF and GFF and support regional filmmakers further build their networks within the film industry.
Khalid Khouri, Head of ibtikar Commercial, said: International festivals such as this are an excellent opportunity for filmmakers who are supported by twofour54. Participating in international festivals focuses on developing talent and gaining experience in major industry events all over the world. This is a fantastic place to market films from the UAE to distributers and other festivals as its a gateway to opportunities abroad.
