All Middle East articles – Page 85
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Doha's new script development programme adds mentors including Routh, Doueiri
The Doha Film Institute is launching its new nationwide screenwriting development programme entitled Hezayah.
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Euromed plans workshop in Jordan about South Med distribution
Euromed Audiovisual is planning its first workshop in Jordan about distribution in the South Mediterranean.
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Jerusalem readies two separate pitch events
Lab established with Sam Spiegel school will host its pitching during Jerusalem Film Festival, which also hosts its own Pitch Point Sessions.
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Front Row reveals Cannes acquisitions
Pick ups included Dom Hemingway from HanWay Films and Agent: Century 21 from Exclusive Media Group.
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PwC forecasts 3.1% growth in UK entertainment and media sector in next five years
PwC’s Global Entertainment & Media Outlook forecasts 3.1% growth for UK between 2012-2016.
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Bahman Ghobadi talks about Turkish-shot drama Rhino Season
Bahman Ghobadi discusses new drama Rhino Season starring Monica Bellucci and Behrouz Vossoughi; as well as religion-themed anthology film Words With Gods.
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Arab Spring makes way for new look Cairo Film Festival
The 35th Cairo Film Festival will implement a new structure in order to benefit from state support.
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Digital Domain to open studio in Abu Dhabi
US-based Digital Domain Media Group (DDMG) is collaborating with twofour54 to establish a media school and purpose-built studio in Abu Dhabi, with the aim of driving development of the production industry in the Middle East.
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Eurimages to hold meeting at Dubai film festival
European funding body Eurimages will hold a board meeting in Dubai during this year’s edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), which runs December 9-16.
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DFI unveils first funding round of 2012
The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has unveiled the 23 features, documentaries and short films that will receive funding as part of its 2012 grants programme.
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Waterstone eyes Doha hub in deal with Qatari Innovation Film
EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Kalligheri and Stephen Bowen’s Waterstone Entertainment are teaming up with Qatar-based Innovation Films to develop and produce film and television projects in Qatar and will kick off with The Greatest Salesman In The World.
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DIFF partners with Lincoln Center for Arab showcase
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is partnering with the Film Society of New York’s Lincoln Center to showcase Arab cinema in a special DIFF Focus (August 24-30).
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Abu Dhabi launches 30% production rebate
EXCLUSIVE: Abu Dhabi’s twofour54 and the Abu Dhabi Film Commission are launching a production rebate from September 1, marking the first major incentive scheme in the Middle East.
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Freida Pinto dances into Desert
Richard Raymond to direct story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian.