(Dubai) – The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced new plans for business opportunities within the Dubai Film Market (DFM) during the 11th edition of the Festival (10-17th December, 2014). The DFM runs concurrently with the Festival with a mission to support filmmakers by creating a hub for Arab cinema and a destination for sales and acquisitions of Arab films and TV content.
In a bid to improve the visibility of a range of Arab productions, the DFM will combine a showcase of Arabic content from the small and big screen enabling international buyers to sample the very best from the Arab world. In addition, the Market provides a platform for content providers in the region to acquire the latest offerings from around the world.
DIFF has partnered with industry leaders Gulf Film, Vox, Front Row Filmed Entertainment, and the Kuwait National Cinema Company. This collaboration involves each organization selecting and securing distribution for at least one Arab title from DIFF’s 2014 film programme. This new initiative for the 11th edition is a great opportunity for independent filmmakers to obtain distribution and showcase their films to a wider audience both here in the region and on the world stage.
(Courtesy WAM)