All Middle East articles – Page 73
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FeaturesDubai Film Market: Fishing for talent
Dubai Film Market is expanding with an increase in exhibitors and the introduction of the Dubai Docs initiative. Liz Shackleton reports.
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FeaturesDubai goes back to its roots
The Dubai International Film Festival (Dec 6-14) is celebrating its 10th anniversary by shining a spotlight on Arab cinema.
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NewsSerkis to shoot Animal Farm in 2014
Performance capture pioneer Andy Serkis has revealed he plans to shoot his directorial debut, an adaptation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, in the second half of 2014.
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NewsDreamWorks: bright future for directors
DreamWorks Animation producer Jane Hartwell and senior VFX supervisor Markus Manninen explained how new production processes are empowering the vision of the director, in a session on ‘The Future of Animation’ at the Cinematic Innovation Summit (CIS) in Dubai yesterday.
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NewsCIS plots path as industry grapples with digital reality
Technological changes are challenging traditional funding models but also opening up new ways to make, finance and distribute features, said Hollywood veterans at the Cinematic Innovation Summit (CIS) in Dubai yesterday.
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NewsWide House sings along with Champ
Paris-based sales company Wide House has picked up international rights to Mahmoud Kaabour’s Champ Of The Camp, a musical documentary capturing life in the UAE’s labour camps, which premieres at DIFF tomorrow (Dec 7).
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NewsEgypt’s MAD reveals Family Secrets
Cairo and Abu Dhabi-based MAD Solutions has picked up worldwide rights to Hany Fawzy’s Family Secrets, described as Egypt’s first gay-themed film.
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NewsRegev named CEO at Jerusalem Cinematheque
She replaces Alesia Weston, who left the post after less than one year.
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NewsDIFF unveils Enjaaz, Filmi recipients
The Dubai International Film Festial (DIFF) has unveiled the latest recipients of its Enjaaz funding programme, along with a new initiative, Filmi, which aims to support Emirati filmmakers.
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NewsRags & Tatters Egyptian box office hit
Egyptian independent production Rags & Tatters has grossed an impressive $30,000 following a two-week run in Egyptian cinemas. The film was originally slated to run for only one week.
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NewsAjyal fest wraps with youth jury awards
Inaugural youth festival in Doha hosts industry forum where experts stressed importance of local content.
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NewsArnon Milchan: I spied for Israel
New Regency head Arnon Milchan has confirmed in a TV interview that he took part in clandestine missions for Israel.
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NewsAcademy partners with DIFF
Delegation from AMPAS to attend the film festival in Dubai and present a series of events.
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NewsOmar to open tenth Dubai film festival
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF, December 6-14), which celebrates its tenth edition this year, will pay tribute to Arab cinema by opening with Hany Abu Assad’s Omar.
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NewsAjyal youth fest reveals industry line-up
Industry programmes to focus on the impact of media on young audiences.
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NewsAmerican Hustle to close Dubai fest
David O. Russell’s American Hustle has been selected for the closing night gala of the 10th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), which runs December 6-14.