Dubai International Film Festival – Dubai
Vision
“Lead in building cultural understanding through creative achievement in film.”
Mission
“Celebrate excellence in cinema, using it as a medium to promote open dialogue between cultures and nations. To nurture and develop local and international talent, accelerating and fostering growth of the industry, while also providing an invaluable cultural benefit to the people of Dubai and the UAE.”
In 2004, the Dubai International Film Festival launched with its theme of ‘Bridging Cultures. Meeting Minds’.
Going into its fifth year, DIFF is held under the Honorary Chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. DIFF is a not-for-profit cultural event, presented and organized by the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority.
Reflecting Dubai’s cosmopolitan and multicultural character, the festival showcases a wide selection of features, shorts and documentaries from around the world.
DIFF aims at establishing itself as a major international festival, while continuing to act as a platform for showcasing excellence in Arab Cinema and simultaneously contributing to the development and growth of the regional industry and talent.
As one of the world’s fastest growing business and tourist destinations, Dubai provides an ideal meeting point for industry friends and colleagues from around the globe. DIFF creates an exciting atmosphere for exchanging ideas among a group of progressive film industry professionals. Moreover, the networking initiatives hosted by DIFF provide participants and guests a favourable setting for conducting business.
Dubai International Film Festival – Dubai
Dubai Media City, P.O.Box 53777, Dubai, UAE
Email address: nouf.alhammadi@tecom.ae
Director: Mr. Abdulhamid Juma
Website: http://www.dubaifilmfest.com
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