Tag Archives: Dubai Independent Filmmaking

Day 5 of the 2009 Dubai International Film Festival

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Shariq Madani

Shariq Madani at DIFF 2009Daily Festival Report: 14th December 2009 (Day #5) This day of DIFF was quite tiring. Each movie was emotionally draining, watching them back-to-back multiplied the effects. Fortunately, the festival atmosphere does the work of an energy … Continue reading →

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City of Life

Posted on December 11, 2009 by John Murdoch

City of Life Ali F. Mostafa | UAE | 2009 97 min City of Life will change the way you think about Emirati filmmaking — it is co-written and directed by Ali F. Mostafa who, with this film, vigorously attempts … Continue reading →

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The Immigrant Experience: Open Letter from Cherien Dabis

Posted on December 8, 2009 by John Murdoch

Born in America, she is an independent filmmaker whose parents are from Palestine and Jordan. Cherien Dabis’ debut film Amreeka is a Dubai Film Connection project that went on to win the FIPRESCI award at the Cannes Director’s Fortnight, as … Continue reading →

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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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