formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
At risk of being overshadowed by its noisy neighbour, the Emirates are a distinct, exciting and growing market, says Adrian Pennington. Source: The United Arab Emirates – Ambition without bounds | AV Magazine
Doha-based beIN Media Group has inked a multi-year extension with Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), locking down exclusive content rights across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. Source: Sony Pictures Extends beIN Media Deal for MENA, Turkey Content Rights
Panahi has endured years of harassment from the Iranian authorities but has created a tremendous body of work; his Palme d’Or is richly deserved. Source: Jafar Panahi’s Cannes victory is a wonderful moment for an amazingly courageous film-maker | Film … Continued
The Doha Film Institute has unveiled the shape of its upcoming Doha Film Festival, which looks poised to become a prominent event dedicated to auteur cinema from around the world in the Middle East and North Africa region. Source: Doha … Continued
The organizer of the annual Red Sea Film Festival has chosen the veteran film producer and industry pioneer to succeed Mohammed Al Turki. Source: Red Sea Film Foundation Names Faisal Baltyuor CEO
Work illustrating the war’s brutality but also the resilience of four Palestinian artists, is being exhibited at the Darat al Funan in Jordan. Source: ‘My work is a scream for help’: Gaza’s artists document life under fire | Global development … Continued