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Dubai International Film Festival 2007
The 4th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will take place between December 9 and 16, 2007 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
DIFF 2007 will take place in the Madinat Jumeirah resort in Dubai. The festival’s theme is “Bridging Cultures. Meeting Minds.” The fourth edition of the festival will feature 142 presentations - including features, shorts and documentaries – in 9 programmes: For other uses, see Festival (disambiguation). ...
The Cultural Bridge
Arabian Nights
A Celebration of Indian Cinema
The Cinema of the World
The Cinema of Asia
The Cinema of Africa
Destination Documentary
Emirati Voices
Children’s Cinema
Since its inaugural edition in 2004, DIFF has presented the finest selection of Arab and world cinema to its audiences and has also hosted the talents responsible for the films and other internationally acclaimed celebrities. The range of films screened is tremendous as the themes and topics include politically charged commentaries on international conflicts, thrillers, science fiction, drama, docu-dramas, and comedies. For other uses, see Arab (disambiguation). ...
The thriller is a genre of fiction in which tough, resourceful, but essentially ordinary heroes are pitted against villains determined to destroy them, their country, or the stability of the free world. ...
Science fiction is a form of speculative fiction principally dealing with the impact of imagined science and technology, or both, upon society and persons as individuals. ...
For other uses, see Drama (disambiguation). ...
Comedy is the use of humour in the performing arts. ...
DIFF has proved to be a high-profile platform for aspiring Arab filmmakers and talent and considers the development of a thriving Arab film industry as one of its main objectives.
In order to facilitate greater opportunities for regional Arab talent, the Muhr Awards was launched at the 2006 edition. Arabic films compete for top honours, which are decided by an esteemed jury, during the course of the festival.
DIFF recognises the power of cinema and the attention it attracts from the media – international and local – presenting an opportune moment to highlight pressing humanitarian causes. Since the inaugural edition, DIFF has included charity events within its schedule to raise funds and awareness for Unicef and the World Food Programme. UNICEF Logo The United Nations Childrens Fund or UNICEF (Arabic: ; French: ; Spanish: ) was established by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 1946. ...
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The 2007 DIFF will host Cinema Against Aids Dubai 2007 to benefit amfAR, the Foundation for Aids Research. The star-studded fundraiser will be held under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Haya bint Hussein. The UAE government is also playing a key role with the country’s Ministry of Health supporting the event and declaring the week of the amfAR benefit as UAE Aids Awareness Week.
DIFF has also partnered with Unicef to organise five-day workshops called “OneMinutesJr”, which creates an opportunity for under-privileged kids to attend a video production training programme for free. Participants receive guidance in camera skills, shot and sound choices, story development and basic editing. The final product of 60-second videos by filmmakers between 12 and 20 years will be screened at the 2008 edition of DIFF.
About DIFF
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) was launched in December 2004 under the theme: Bridging Cultures. Meeting Minds.
DIFF is held under the Honorary Chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman of Emirates Airline. DIFF is a not-for-profit cultural event, presented and organised by the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority.
As the previous editions of DIFF have demonstrated, the festival not only presents cinematic excellence from around the world, but is also an important high-profile platform for aspiring home-grown talent.
“Bridging Cultures. Meeting Minds,” has been hailed by all as a unique and relevant theme to promote better understanding and mutual respect between different communities and countries.
Since its inception, DIFF has become an important meeting point for international and regional filmmakers and industry professionals setting the foundation for potential future collaborations.
The past three editions of DIFF have presented more than 250 films, documentaries and shorts from more than 48 countries.
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