Tag Archives: Arab Independent Filmmakers

DIFF 2009 Press Conference Unveils Celebrities, More…

Posted on December 7, 2009 by John Murdoch

Press conferences are obligatory but also a necessary evil to kick up some dust. This was yet another way for the DIFF team to tell the world (but especially you, yes, you,  in Dubai) about what else to expect at … Continue reading →

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DIFF 2009: All Has Been Revealed

Posted on November 30, 2009 by John Murdoch

Dubai International Film Festival 2009 Details (all meat, no potatoes) WearetheMovies.com has been diligently covering the festival since last year (our writers are pretty comprehensive and brutal; see links on the right), and this year we will once again jump … Continue reading →

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Interview: Ashraf Ghori

Posted on August 19, 2009 by John Murdoch
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Ashraf Ghori Visual Artist & Filmmaker Ashraf Ghori is known to many residents here as the creator of Xero Error, the first CG animated short film to be produced in the United Arab Emirates. Some may even nostalgically recall Ashraf … Continue reading →

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Sundance Film Festival in Abu Dhabi

Posted on January 13, 2009 by John Murdoch

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, continues its investment in the arts and culture side of the business. Variety reports of a burgeoning deal with Robert Redford’s Sundance, which is known not only as a showcase of … Continue reading →

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