Call for Emirati Film Producers: Join Abu Dhabi Film Commission at Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)

10 January 2011
Call for Emirati Film Producers: Join Abu Dhabi Film Commission at Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
Deadline: 13 January 2011

Join Abu Dhabi Film Commission at Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)

February 10th to 20th, Abu Dhabi Film Commission will be attending the Berlin International Film Festival and we’d like to encourage emerging and established Emirati Producers to join us. If selected, The European Producers Club, in association with ADFC will provide economy air travel and accommodation for 4 nights from February 11th to February 14th, as well as hosting a series of special events, workshops, and networking opportunities at the Festival.

Please express your interest by sending an updated CV and letter explaining why you would benefit from the experience to production@film.gov.ae with “Berlinale” in the subject line. Qualified candidates need to be available for an interview in late January.

DEADLINE for Entry is January 13th, 2010

Requirements:

* Emirati National producer with at least 2 films selected for screening at a local, regional or international festival or competition, or TV broadcast.
* UAE based producer (more than 5 years of UAE residence) that has been working with Emirati directors, with at least 2 films selected for screening at a local, regional or international festival or competition, or TV broadcast.
* Participants should be an active producer with the most recent film (feature, short, music videos) being completed in the past year, or they should be seen as actively developing productions in the UAE.
* Participants must have good English communication skills.
* Participants must be able to travel internationally on their own, or provide a suitable chaperone at their own expense if needed.
* Participants’ films will be used on the ADFC website where appropriate and films must have proper clearance for internet broadcast.
* Selected participants will be expected to attend all organized meetings, screenings as well as blog their experiences on a daily basis.

More information here.
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