The Dubai Film Connection (DFC), the co-production market of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has awarded six Arab filmmakers funding and key partnership opportunities with leading international and regional film industry experts worth $50,000
Five of the award winners have also been selected to receive exclusive access to the Cannes Film Festival’s producers network.
Dubai Film Connection Award Winners – 2016
DIFF Award – $12,500
Winning Project: THE GREAT FAMILY
Director: Eliane Raheb
Producer: Lara Abou Saifan
DIFF Award – $12,500
Winning Project: ALGERIA IS STILL FAR AWAY
Director: Omar Haffaf
Producer: Marie Balducchi
ART Award – $10,000
Winning Project: FARHA
Director: Darin J. Sallam
Producer: Deema Azar
Cinescape/Front Row Award – $10,000
Winning Project: HAIFA STREET
Director: Mohanad Al Hayal
Producer: Hala Alsalman
International Organisation of La Francophonie – Euro 5,000
Winning Project: TOUDA
Director: Daoud Aoulad Syad
Producer: Lamia Chraibi
The Tribeca Partnership
Winning Project: HAIFA STREET
Director: Mohanad Al Hayal
Producer: Hala Alsalman
Sørfond Partnership
Winning Project: GIRL MADE OF DUST
Director: Hiam Abbass
Producer: Sabine Sidawi
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The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is the leading film festival in the region. Since its inception in 2004, the festival has served as an influential platform for Arab filmmakers and talent at an international level, by spearheading the cinema movement in the region. The 13th edition of DIFF is taking place ends on 14 December.