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Entries invited for Arab film contest
DUBAI — As the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) gathers momentum for its third edition this December, its organisers extended its invitation to filmmakers to submit features, shorts and documentaries for its new Arab Film Competition.
“DIFF has launched an Arab Film Competition in order to fulfil one of its core objectives —showcasing and promoting excellence in Arab cinema,” commented Festival CEO, Neil Stephenson.
The competition satisfies this objective through carefully composed criteria — films must be made by a director of Arab nationality or origin, and the subject and storyline of the film must be centred on the Arab world and/or Arab history or culture.
“The competition serves to provide Arab filmmakers an opportunity to receive recognition for outstanding work, and encourage production of films that spread knowledge and understanding of the Arab world and its rich culture. It is also in strategic harmony with the Festival's theme of 'Bridging Cultures. Meeting Minds'," added Stephenson.
Entries must have been produced between January 1, 2005 and September 21, 2006, and should not have been released commercially in the UAE before December 17 this year. Aside from that, entries should not previously have been shown on any television channel or streamed via the internet to any public audience. The deadline for submissions is September 21, 2006.
A top judging panel from the international and Arab film community will review submissions, and shortlist 10 films in each of the three categories. Entrants of the submissions that get selected will be notified by November 15, 2006.
The first three prize winning directors in each category will be awarded attractive cash prizes and a DIFF certificate at an awards ceremony during the festival in December.
Masoud Amralla Al Ali, Arab Artistic Director of DIFF, said “Many festival-goers have expressed a high interest in viewing Arab cinema. Through the launch of this competition, we want to support and strengthen the local and regional film industries. It is also part of a bigger strategic vision to grow Dubai's own film industry base.”
Films that do not meet with the competition criteria and have not been commercially screened in the UAE can be submitted for consideration in DIFF's 'Out of Competition' Arabian Nights or Emerging Emiratis sections.
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