The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) announced this week that they will cancel the 2018 edition of the festival, and will be adopting a new strategy to support the growth and evolution of the film and content industries in the region.
Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF)
NAME OF FESTIVAL: Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF)
SINCE: 2004
WHERE: Dubai, UAE
WEBSITE: www.dubaifilmfest.com
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Since its inception in 2004, the festival has served as an influential platform for Arab filmmakers and talent at an international level, by spearheading the cinema movement in the region. Each year DIFF presents new and exciting cinema from the Arab world and beyond introducing audiences to fresh new talent and original, intelligent and distinctive filmmaking.
MAUDIE to Open and HANDSOME DEVIL to Close Dublin International Film Festival
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2016 Dubai International Film Festival Awards: HEARTSTRINGS Wins Best Film
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Samuel L. Jackson Talks ‘Oscar bait” Movies at Dubai International Film Festival
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Abdullah Hassan Ahmed SUNRISE Wins 5th IWC Filmmaker Award
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Dubai International Film Festival to Honor Samuel L. Jackson with Lifetime Achievement Award
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13th Dubai International Film Festival Unveils Full Line-Up of 156 Films
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Dubai International Film Festival Unveils First Virtual Reality Lineup
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Ten Films Complete Dubai International Film Festival’s Impressive Muhr Feature Lineup
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SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS will be Red Carpet Gala for Dubai Film Festival’s Cinema for Children Program
The enchanting new take on the beloved novel by Arthur Ransome, ‘Swallows and Amazons’ will be the red carpet gala for the 13th Dubai International Film Festival’s Cinema for Children program
7 More Films Added to Dubai International Film Festival’s Arabian Nights Program
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13 UAE Filmmakers to Compete for Dubai International Film Festival’s Renowned Muhr Emirati Awards
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12 New Films Added to Dubai International Film Festival Cinema of The World Program
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Adiyta Chopra’s BEFIKRE to World Premiere at the Dubai International Film Festival
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13 Film Projects Shortlisted For 2016 Competition at Dubai Film Connection
The Dubai Film Connection (DFC), the co-production platform of the Dubai Film Market focused on Arab cinema, today unveiled the lineup of 13 projects that will feature in the 2016 edition
Three Gulf Directors Nominated for IWC Filmmaker Award
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) and Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen announced the three nominees for the 2016 IWC Filmmaker Award.
Dubai International Film Festival Announces Final Films to Join 2016 Muhr Short Competition
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) revealed an additional eight films that will complete the Muhr Short lineup, adding to an already eclectic slate of must-see shorts that are entered into the category.
Dubai International Film Festival to Present CLASH and HALAL LOVE for Golden Globe Consideration
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will present Mohamed Diab’s ‘Clash’ and Assad Fouladkar’s ‘Halal Love’ to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) in Los Angeles for Golden Globe Award consideration.
Actress Rekha to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Dubai International Film Festival
The respected actress Rekha will be the recipient of this year’s renowned Indian Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF).
Second Slate of Short Films Announced for Dubai International Film Festival Muhr Gulf Short
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) announced the second slate of impressive titles to feature in the renowned Muhr Gulf Short category.
2016 Dubai International Film Festival to Premiere Vibrant Array of Cinematic Shorts from the Gulf Region
The Muhr Gulf Short category is once again returning to the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) to provide a supporting platform for filmmakers from the region.
Dubai International Film Festival Unveils First Wave of Films for Muhr Feature Program
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The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) announced the first round of handpicked titles from across the globe that will form part of the 2016 ‘Cinema of the World’ line-up.