The film festival, which is scheduled to take place from September 10 to 20, comprises a lineup of 50 new feature films, five programmes of short films, and Q&As with ...
In a chat with Shifa Naseer, filmmaker Yassmina Karajah discusses her passion for filmmaking, as well as the stories and people that inspire her to make films.
This is the first time a leading regional network has invested in several Arabic-language short films. The deal represents a big win for MENA filmmakers and distributors.
The selection of short films has been showcased at the international film festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Locarno, Toronto and Dubai.
Realness has, so far, supported 30 feature film projects from all over Africa.
The masterclasses will be screened via live videos through the festival's official Instagram page.
Programming will be available for free and will include films, shorts, documentaries, music, comedy, and conversations.
Jordanian filmmaker Zain Duraie is making waves with award-winning movies that take a provocative stance on social and gender taboos. BroadcastPro ME spoke to her about her motivations, resources and ...
The film about Hollywood starlet Judy Garland focusses on the latter part of her career in 1968, just one year before her untimely death from a drug overdose.
The film has been selected in more than 15 international film festivals so far and will be screened in Cinema of Tomorrow Competition on November 24 and 25.
The selected projects will receive artistic and financial support from the CineGouna Platform.
Among the participating films, "Elm el-Wosool" is the first Egyptian movie to screen at an international film festival since the beginning of 2019.
Organised for the second year in a row, the film script development lab will be dedicated to six teams of Arab writers and producers.
The film Son-Mother/ Pesar-Madar, co-produced by Kaveh Farnam, CEO of Dubai-based distributor Advanced Media will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this September.
DIFF ranks as one of the oldest and largest film festivals in Africa, presenting over 150 films, also offering workshops, industry seminars, discussion forums and more.
Tunisian director, Kaouther Ben Hania.In its 40th edition, to be held from November 20 - 29, the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced establishing a ...
Suzan Iravanian. Suzan Iravanians feature film Leakage weaves the issues of gender into the troubling centrality of oil in the regions politics. We speak to Suzan ...
Still from 3000 Nights by Mai Masri, that received funding in the past from the Jordan Film Fund.The Royal Film Commission - Jordan (RFC) has resumed the Jordan ...
Fareed Ramadan.The Dubai International Film Festival has announced the panel that will judge the entries for the Muhr competition.The 2017 Awards will comprise four individual film ...
Still from 'Death of Stalin'The Dubai International Film Festival has announced the latest additions to its Cinema of the World programme.The next addition in the lineup is ...
Still from Algerian filmmaker Karim Moussaoui's film Until the Birds ReturnThe Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced the lineup of films for its Arabian Nights programme. Held ...
Still from Downsizing.The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced the next slate of cinema from around the globe for its Cinema of the World category. ...
Dubai Film Market (DFM), the business counterpart Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF),has opened submissions for Dubai Film Connection and Enjaaz.Dubai Film Connection (DFC) is a co-production market for Arab filmmakers. ...
Alaa Karkouti, CEO, MAD Solutions.MAD Solutions has revealed a new strategy for its Arab Cinema Centre (ACC) during 2016, where the Centre's activities will be hosted ...
DIFF unveils lineup for 12th edition.The 12th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE ...
Three of the seven Arab films being considered for the Best Foreign Language Film category in the 2016 Academy Awards were funded by SANAD, demonstrating the quality and success of ...
Mai Masris 3000 Nights has been travelling to film festivals around the world and has managed to strike a chord with audiences worldwide with its heart-rending account of life in ...
Mohamed Asaf.The Idol, a movie inspired by the rise to fame of Arab Idol star Mohammed Assaf showcased at BFI London Film Festival on Monday 12th October 2015.The film's ...
Three feature films by Arab filmmakers, supported by DIFFs Dubai Film Market (DFM), will showcase at the 40th Toronto Film Festival (TIFF), running from September 10th to September 20th, 2015.The line-up ...
Tunisian director Leyla Bouzids film As I Open My Eyes supported by twofour54s development and post-production fund, SANAD, has been selected to screen five different times in the World Contemporary Cinema ...
A scene from the films 'We are Many'.Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) announced the second line-up of its Arabian Nights programme. The films in this category ...
A scene from the film Wild.Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced the first round of titles in its Cinema of the World section, which boasts ...
A scene from the film Theeb.Six films made with support from the Doha Film Institute (DFI) will screen at this years Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), ...
Iraqi Odyssey.Four Arab films supported by SANAD, the Abu Dhabi Film Festival's (ADFF) development and post-production fund, will be screened at the 39th Toronto International Film ...
This year three Arab films have made it to the Academy Awards nominations. Palestinian thriller Omar, directed by Hany Abu-Assad, is up for Best Foreign Film. The nomination for Assads ...
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which runs from September 5 15, will feature two films that have been financially supported by Enjaaz, the post production and production funding ...
Juma Al Sahli with actor Mancour Al Ghassini.In a candid chat with Vibhuti Arora, Emirati filmmaker Juma Al Sahli talks about his journey so far and ...
Annemarie Jacir.The award-winning feature film When I Saw You (Lamma Shoftak) by Palestinian Writer and Director Annemarie Jacir will have its theatrical release at VOX cinemas, ...
AFLAM, Abu Dhabis monthly film club showcasing the best of independent Arabic cinema, will be screening When I Saw You by Palestinian director, Annemarie Jacir. When I Saw You will ...
The Abu Dhabi Film Festival has extended its call for applications for the Festivals SANAD grant which aims to support filmmakers from the Arab world. The new deadline for receiving ...
Jane Williams, Director - Film Connection & Film ForumOn training programmes, cash awards and outreach towards the larger Arab market for filmmakersWe have been organising Interchange ...
A still from the film QuartetAt the upcoming 9th Edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), the unique line-up showcases the wealth of talent Indian ...
Still from the late Yash Chopra`s parting gift to lovers of Bollywood cinema 'Till I Breath This Life' (India).Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF), the annual cultural ...
Wadjda, Razor Films.Sony Pictures Classics (SPC) has announced it has acquired all North American rights to Wadjda, the first feature film to be made entirely in ...
Rola Nashef.At the Toronto International Film Festival, there is a strong presence of Arab cinema.A 10,000 USD prize has been awarded to Lebanese-born Rola Nashef, who ...
Habibi Rasak Kharban, a Gaza love story supported by Enjaaz, the post-production fund of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), will ...
Shooting at 5,000 feet above sea level in the lush forests of Munnar, a small hill station in the south of India can be a dramatically different and challenging experience ...
