Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF) (Arabic: مهرجان أبو ظبي السينمائي) is an international film festival created in 2007. The ceremony is held annually in October in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The ADFF aims to encourage and foster the growth of filmmaking in the Arab world by showcasing movies from the region alongside standout productions from prominent international filmmakers.
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