5th Gulf Film Festival in Dubai

The fifth edition of the Gulf Film Festival, the home of bold, innovative and contemporary cinema from the Arabian peninsula, will be held from April 10 to 16, 2012, at the InterContinental Hotel, Crowne Plaza, and Grand Festival Cinemas at Dubai Festival City.

An unmatched meeting ground, incubator and showcase of Gulf talent, GFF 2012 will screen shorts, documentaries and feature films in three categories: The Gulf Competition for professional and student filmmakers; the International Competition for Short Films, and multiple out-of-competition segments including an ‘In Focus’ segment and a children’s cinema segment . Read more

Seventh Session of Emirates Photography Competition

Under the patronage of International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) is organizing the Seventh Session of the Emirates Photography Competition (EPC) 2012.

The aim of the EPC is to develop photography within the United Arab Emirates by attracting as many photographers as possible, whether amateur or professional, by nurturing their talents. EPC intends to achieve this through specialized workshops, interactive meetings, seminars and holding both solo and collective exhibitions inside and outside the country. The EPC also encourages the comprehensive acquisition and publication of photographic works. Read more

Art auction house sales total US$5.7 billion in 2011

Art business and a fine arts auction house Christie’s on Sunday announced 2011 sales of $5.7 billion, up by  14  compared with 2010 (figures include buyer’s premium). This includes private sales of $808.6 million, an increase of 50%  on 2010.

“Christie’s ability to curate and offer sales of art to a growing audience has led to continued demand across geographies, collecting categories and at all levels. This is a very encouraging set of results”, said Steven P. Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Christie’s, in a press release. Read more

Design Days Dubai: Limited edition collectibles

• Design Days Dubai is the first fair in the Middle East and South Asia for collectible and limited edition design
• Forward-thinking fair includes educational programmes by the world’s leading designers
• To be held from March 18 – 21, 2012 at a new, dedicated venue in Downtown Dubai as an integral part of Art Week 2012

 Design Days Dubai, the Middle East and South Asia’s first fair dedicated to collectible and limited edition design, will take place in Dubai in March 2012.

Held in partnership with the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts, and heritage, Design Days Dubai is a forward-thinking concept that presents exclusive and limited edition furniture, objects and works by international designers.

Design Days Dubai will be held from March 18-21, 2012 at a purpose-built venue in Downtown Dubai, the flagship development of Emaar Properties, and a leading centre for arts and culture. The venue is by the base of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Design Days Dubai will also coincide with the contemporary art fair Art Dubai, and is an integral part of Art Week. Read more

Celebration of Russian Art with Eternity Art & Culture Foundation

• Bridging the Gap: Masterpieces of Russian Art Showcased in the UAE

Eternity Art & Culture Foundation, a pioneering promoter of Russian art and culture in the Middle East, was officially launched in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, during a glamorous event held at the Mehteran Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on December 15th, 2011, under the patronage of the Embassy of Russian Federation in the UAE. Read more

Muhr Arab: DIFF 2011 showcase of best contemporary Arab features

Lineup includes red carpet gala of Egyptian romance ‘A Whole One’ must-see films based in Maghreb, Levant, Egypt

Love in the times of enduring strife, war and hopeless struggle is the dominant theme of the 11 feature films short-listed for the prestigious Muhr Arab Feature competition and to be screened at the eighth Dubai International Film Festival to be held until December 14, 2011. Read more

Emirati filmmakers explore UAE via science fiction, animation, music documentaries

• 13 films will compete for honours, screen to UAE audiences from December 7 to 14

Thirteen Emirati films – including six brand new shorts and one brand new feature film – will compete for honours and screen to the public as part of the 8th Dubai International Film Festival next month. The UAE films, by returning and first-time filmmakers, explore diverse genres and present varied facets of life in the UAE as well as universal stories. Read more

DIFF supports Dubai 48 Hour Film Project

• Novice and professional teams have two days to script, shoot and edit a short film

The Dubai International Film Festival has announced its support for next weekend’s inaugural Dubai 48 Hour Film Project, the UAE edition of the oldest timed film-competition in the world.

Established in 2001 and spanning over 101 cities from the United States to India and Morocco, the competition challenges teams of filmmakers to collaborate and create a short film in two days. The contest is open to both amateur and professional filmmakers; all cast and crew members must be volunteers. Read more

Hazim Faris on The Top 10

• Hazim Faris’s new album (1001 violin Nights) debuts on the top 10 of the regional music charts!

 Dubai based EMI Music Arabia is proud to announce that Hazim Faris’s first album “1001 Violin Nights” debuts on the top 10 of regional music chart in the first week of the release date.

Hazim Faris was born in Basra, at the tender age of five, Hazim started his initial lessons in playing the violin and lute with the guidance of his teacher and elder brother Hashim K. Makki, who also was a singer and a player of both instruments, Hazim participated in several contests and festivals in Iraq and won many accolades. Read more

Arab Film Studio program launched

Today Image Nation Abu Dhabi, in partnership with twofour54tadreeb, announced the launch of Arab Film Studio. The program is a five-year commitment to help develop local film talent in the United Arab Emirates and encourage the growth of the film industry in the Arab region. Arab Film Studio will identify, train and foster budding Emirati filmmakers, providing them with the discipline and training needed for successful careers in the film industry. Read more

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