Abu Dhabi will support international and local TV and film production companies with major incentives
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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM becomes film set for Abdulaziz Alshlahei’s Hobal
The film, which explores the story of a Saudi family living in isolation in the desert during the early 1990s, will be filmed at Bajdah Studios and on the landscapes of NEOM
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NEOM woos film and TV industry with incentives and facilities at showcase
NEOM set to become global hub for film and TV industry
Bollywood
Saudi film industry lures Hollywood and Bollywood with $234m funding boost
Cultural Development Fund announces financing support for film industry in Saudi Arabia
digital streaming
Belgium-based Proshot’s streaming venture in UAE will be global platform for new films
Industry experts say the revenue-sharing model could prove to be a game changer for the industry, which is facing uncertain times due to temporary cinema closures and movie goers’ increasing aversion to visit closed and crowded theatres
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Video: Can Hollywood go virtual after coronavirus?
Beginning in March, film production was suspended as shelter-in-place orders went into effect, leaving many in the industry out of work. And while California has given the go ahead for production to resume as of June 12th, it is unclear when film and TV production will return to full capacity.
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Video: Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival showcases Emirati & international talent
Marking its eighth edition, the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival (RAFAF) showcased talented local and international artists, photographers and filmmakers this year.
Arabic content
Filmmakers highlight need for Arabic language content for children
Actors and filmmakers rued the fact that Arab children are growing up watching western and foreign films and television programmes as they cannot find similar content in Arabic
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Production houses must train next generation of GCC filmmakers, says Image Nation
Entertainment organisations should play larger role in creating a sustainable sector, says CEO Michael Garin
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Former DIFF exec launches Dubai-based film consultancy
NearEast Entertainment is a strategic marketing services and consultancy for the film and entertainment industry targeting the TV, music, film, arts and live events sectors