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DIFF expands programme, new international consultants join
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) announced additions to its programming structure, including new international consultants currently planning the festival's landmark fifth edition.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:25 October 5, 2008
Dubai: The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) announced additions to its programming structure, including new international consultants currently planning the festival's landmark fifth edition.
This year the festival will build on the exponential growth of 2007, when it experienced record breaking figures in industry and press registration, audience attendance and films showcased from around the world. It begins from December 11 to 18.
Masoud Amralla Al Ali will retain and expand his role as Artistic Director of the festival, with increased creative authority over the event's overall programme direction. As part of his vision for the future, Al Ali announced the addition of the Muhr AsiaAfrica competition to reinforce DIFF's commitment to supporting filmmakers on to an international level and cultivating growth in local and regional filmmaking.
Nashen Moodley, Director of the Durban Film Festival and film journalist, has been appointed as Director of this competition.
Simon Field, former Director of the Rotterdam Film Festival, will continue to contribute to the Festival's programming as a consultant.
Sheila Whitaker takes on the mantle of Director of International Programmes. Antonia Carver and Erfan Rashid are the two new members to the consulting team.
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