Middle East filmmakers

Image Nation recognizes next gen filmmakers at Arab Film Studio awards

Image Nation recognizes next gen filmmakers at Arab Film Studio awards

PRODUCTION
Hind Anabtawi, Mariam Al Awadhi and Salma Sherry were selected as the winning filmmakers of the 2018 Arab Film Studio program at an awards ceremony on 11 December.
Dubai Studio City launches CineMENA initiative

Dubai Studio City launches CineMENA initiative

PRODUCTION
Aspiring film-makers received guidance on film-making at SICFF 2018

Aspiring film-makers received guidance on film-making at SICFF 2018

PRODUCTION
Sharjah Children's Film Festival reveals selection of 138 films

Sharjah Children's Film Festival reveals selection of 138 films

Broadcast Business

Former DIFF MD launches new venture to support regional film industry

Broadcast Business
NearEast Entertainment will help filmmakers from the region secure financing, support international studios with their MENA theatrical release and assist with publicity to ensure films from the Arab world are seen by global audiences.
Editor's Comment: A new generation of storytellers

Editor's Comment: A new generation of storytellers

PRODUCTION
Young people in the region are finally seeing themselves onscreen, and writers and directors now have the freedom to create content grounded in their authentic experiences.
Pyramedia hosts semi-Final round of International Emmy Awards for the ninth Year running

Pyramedia hosts semi-Final round of International Emmy Awards for the ninth Year running

PRODUCTION
The judging panel addressed the media in a press conference in Dubai on Sept 8.
Pioneering Saudi movie director says keen to film back home

Pioneering Saudi movie director says keen to film back home

PRODUCTION
Fresh from shooting her first film in English, Haifaa al-Mansour plans to return to her native Saudi Arabia next month for her new project.
Image Nation's Arab Film Studio celebrates 200 festival screenings

Image Nation's Arab Film Studio celebrates 200 festival screenings

PRODUCTION
Films created by participants in Image Nation Abu Dhabi’s Arab Film Studio have now screened over 200 times at prestigious film festivals around the globe, the latest being Ranapakhara by Swapna Kurup which screened at the Mosaic World Film Festival, Illinois.
UAE's 'Fan of Amoory' to play in six international film festivals

UAE's 'Fan of Amoory' to play in six international film festivals

PRODUCTION
The feature film will be the sole representative of the United Arab Emirates in official competition at six international film festivals in Europe, North Africa and South Asia over the next year.
Arab Cinema Centre launches film & TV festival in Prague

Arab Cinema Centre launches film & TV festival in Prague

Content business
The first edition of MAD 3ARABI will take place in Prague from October 31 to November 4.
Lebanese film wins Cannes Jury prize, multiple distribution deals

Lebanese film wins Cannes Jury prize, multiple distribution deals

Content business
Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum won the Jury Prize at Cannes, the second highest honour awarded at the film festival.
Jeddah Film Fest gets go ahead despite protests

Jeddah Film Fest gets go ahead despite protests

Broadcast Business
Criticism fails to prevent success of Saudi film competition.