Dubai Film Market: "From Script To Screen"
The Dubai Film Market is the business centre of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). It is the leading industry platform in the world dedicated to Arab cinema and is attended annually by over 1,500 industry professionals from more than 80 countries. It is the destination to discover the best cinema from the region and has established a number of pioneering initiatives to support and showcase Arab film-makers.
The Market's initiatives cover every aspect of cinema - from script to screen – from talent and professional development through to film sales. The Market comprises:
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