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NewsImagenation Abu Dhabi, Parkes / MacDonald launch $10m development fund
Imagenation Abu Dhabi and Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald of Parkes/MacDonald Productions have launched a development financing venture backed by an initial $10m investment.
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NewsRobert Rodriguez's Shorts to screen at Middle East film festival
Robert Rodriguez’s Shorts will have a gala screening at this year’s Middle East International Film Festival on Saturday (October 10). It will be the feature’s premiere in the region.
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NewsAbbas Kiarostami to head jury for ninth Marrakech film festival
The International Film Festival of Marrakech has named Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami as president of the jury for its ninth edition, which runs December 4 – 12.
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NewsAbbas Kiarostami, Deepa Mehta among MEIFF jurors
The Middle East International Film Festival (MEIFF) has unveiled its jury roster for the event, which runs from October 10-19.
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NewsAbu Dhabi’s twofour54 launches production hub
twofour54 has launched a range of post-production facilities on September 27 in Abu Dhabi.
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NewsAbu Dhabi Film Commission reveals 2009 conference line-up
Fox International Productions chief Sanford Panitch, producer Walter Parkes, UK industry stalwart Stewart Till and UTA’s Rich Klubeck will be among the keynote speakers and attendees at the Abu Dhabi Film Commission’s 2009 Circle Conference.
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NewsVoltage closes sales on Romero's Survival Of The Dead
George A. Romero’s Survival Of The Dead, the sixth instalment of the cult director’s zombie franchise, has sold in multiple territories.
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NewsRotterdam film festival reveals Africa focus for next edition
International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has announced a major new focus for its next edition, Forget Africa.
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NewsWild Bunch takes Makhmalbaf’s Green Days to Venice
Wild Bunch has picked up Iranian director Hana Makhmalbaf’s latest film Green Days ahead of Venice.
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NewsCinemavault closes key sales on Nik Fackler's romance Lovely, Still
Cinemavault has closed key territory sales on Nik Fackler’s romance Lovely, Still starring Martin Landau and Ellen Burstyn.
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NewsPray The Devil Back To Hell to go on peace tour of grassroots screenings
Director Gini Reticker and producer Abigail Disney of documentary Pray The Devil Back To Hell are organising a Global Peace Tour of grassroots screenings across the world in September and October.
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NewsPalmer, Maklouf, Copti join Doha Tribeca Film Festival
Amanda Palmer has been appointed executive director of the new Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF).
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NewsThe Circle Conference to run October 9-11 in Abu Dhabi
The Circle Conference 2009, a development initiative aimed at creating new filmmaking opportunities in the Middle East, is looking for applicants.
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NewsImagenation Abu Dhabi promotes Brunner to COO
Imagenation Abu Dhabi has promoted Stefan Brunner to the position of chief operating officer, responsible for all operational activities of the company, at the same time as continuing in his present role of chief financial officer.
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NewsQadhafi, Beckerman start $100m production fund Natural Selection
Libya’s Major General Engineer Al-Saadi Qadhafi has come on board as the major financier behind Natural Selection LLC, a new $100m+ private equity funded production company. Matty Beckerman formed Natural Selection, and will serve as CEO, based in Los Angeles.
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NewsIranian film-maker Ghobadi released from prison
Iranian Kurdish film-maker Bahman Ghobadi, whose film No One Knows About The Persian Cats opened the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival, has been released from an Iranian prison.
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NewsUniversal Pictures promotes Niels Swinkels
Niels Swinkels has been promoted to senior vice president, distribution, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) for Universal Pictures International.
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NewsDubai Film Market unveils deals round-up
The Dubai Film Market has announced a round-up of deals that were concluded during and in the months following its inaugural edition in December 2008.
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NewsNew Films closes deals with Falcon, BBI
New Films International has sold a seven-title package to Falcon Films in the Middle East for Witch Hunt,P.V.C.-1, Mysterious Hearts,Peter And Vandy, Camp Hope, Circle, and Keepsake.
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NewsFocus soars with Macdonald’s Eagle Of The Ninth
Focus Features International has virtually sold out the world on Kevin Macdonald’s upcoming Roman Britain epic Eagle Of The Ninth, which is set to begin shooting later this summer with Channing Tatum and Jamie Bell.