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MAD Solutions to distribute Sandfish
EXCLUSIVE: Pan-Arab distributor MAD Solutions will handle distribution in the Arab world for Saudi filmmaker Ahd’s Sandfish, which will be the first production from Paul Baboudjian’s new Dubai-based Tharwa Productions.
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Dubai, Samsung renew short film competition
DIFF and Samsung are joining forces with Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) on the second edition of the short film competition they inaugurated this year.
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Al-Agroobi set to make fiction debut
Emirati filmmaker Amal Al-Agroobi, best known for her non-fiction works The Brain That Sings and Half, is developing her first narrative work.
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VOX takes pan-Arab rights to Dolphins
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai-based Vox Cinemas is in final negotiations to acquire pan-Arab rights to Emirati director Waleed Al Shehhi’s Dolphins ahead of its premiere at DIFF on Friday.
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Akinnuoye-Agbaje to voice Emirati animation
Nigerian-UK actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is set to voice the protagonist of an ambitious Emirati feature-length animation inspired by a figure in Arabic folklore.
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DIFF kicks off with Theory Of Everything
The 11th edition of Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) combines a host of award season contenders with a fresh crop of Arab fare.
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Highland takes on Mostafa’s From A To B
EXCLUSIVE: Highland Film Group has taken on international sales of Emirati filmmaker Ali Mostafa’s pan-Arab road movie From A To B.
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Bhosle, El-Sherif to receive DIFF awards
Egyptian actor Nour El-Sherif and Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle will both receive lifetime achievement awards at this year’s Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF).
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Lee Daniels to head DIFF Muhr feature jury
Lee Daniels is heading the jury for the Muhr Feature competition at this year’s Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF).
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Theory of Everything to open DIFF
Festival bookended by Stephen Hawking biopic and musical Into the Woods.
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Dubai unveils Muhr Feature Awards contenders
Titles include the world premiere of thriller I’m Dead and the new feature from Egyptian director Daoud Abdel Sayed.
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Emily Blunt joins Dubai jury
Edge of Tomorrow star to help judge the winner of the IWC Filmmaker Award.
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DIFF announces 2014 dates
Festival to run Dec 10-17; tenth edition saw a 150% growth in attendance since its inaugural edition in 2004.
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Dubai 2013: Screen's dailies
Browse Screen International’s daily magazines from the Dubai International Film Festival here.
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Academy partners with DIFF
Delegation from AMPAS to attend the film festival in Dubai and present a series of events.
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American Hustle to close Dubai fest
David O. Russell’s American Hustle has been selected for the closing night gala of the 10th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), which runs December 6-14.
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Martin Sheen to receive Dubai honour
US star of The West Wing and Apocalypse Now to be honoured at the Dubai International Film Festival.
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Jim Sheridan to head Dubai jury
Oscar-nominated director to lead the Muhr Arab Features Jury at the 10th Dubai International Film Festival.