Arab Film Institute launches at DIFF 2016
BROADCAST PRO MIDDLE EAST
December 12, 2016
The first ever Arab Film Institute (AFI) has been launched during the Dubai International Film Festival. Headquartered in Dubai, the non-profit cultural association will provide a platform where Arab films’ past, present and future is discussed, imagined and celebrated by those who contribute to the development of the industry. The new institute was announced during DIFF’s 13th year.
Designed to bring together promising Arab filmmakers under one roof, the AFI will be a unique meeting point between the art,
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TABLOID
December 12, 2016
New platform will offer training for filmmakers in the region and establish a formal database.
A new project promoting Arab film projects and creative talent was launched at the Dubai International Film Festival. The Arab Film Institute’s aims and objectives were revealed at a press conference.
Paul Badoudjian, the initiative’s executive director, said the idea had been “initiated 10 months ago”.
He described the institute as “important” and that it was created “to have a wider outreach among professionals”.
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SCREEN DAILY
December 12, 2016
Non-profit cultural body aims to promote Arab cinema and launch an Oscars-style awards ceremony.
Top industry figures from across the Arab cinema world gathered at DIFF yesterday for the launch of the Arab Film Institute (AFI).
Headquartered in Dubai, the non-profit cultural body aims to act as a platform for Arab cinema, past and present, and support its future development at every level, from production through to distribution and promotion.
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VARIETY MAGAZINE
December 12, 2016
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Arab film industry is starting up its first unified motion picture association and launching the Arab Film Awards, its version of the Oscars.The potentially game changing initiative, still in early stages, was announced on Sunday by a group of prominent Arab producers and industry execs (pictured) during the 13th edition of the Dubai Film Festival, which is among its supporters. The Dubai fest is the world’s leading Arab cinema platform.
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The first ever Arab Film Institute (AFI) was launched during the Dubai International Film Festival. Headquartered in Dubai, the non-profit cultural association will provide a platform where Arab films’ past, present and future is discussed, imagined and celebrated by those who contribute to the development of the industry. The new institute was announced during DIFF’s landmark 13th year underlining the festival’s commitment to supporting the growth of the regional film industry today.
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