Abu Dhabi film company Image Nation gave a sneak peak of Emirati director Ali Mostafa’s upcoming feature The Worthy, set in a dystopian future in chaos following a chronic water shortage, at Diff on Sunday.
“I think it’s safe to describe it as the Arab world’s first post-apocalyptic feature,” said Mostafa [pictured] who was joined at a news conference by Image Nation’s head of narrative Ben Ross and producer Rami Yasin.
A short trailer showed a fast-paced high-octane work set in a derelict world reduced to rubble in which everyone has to fight for survival.
It is Mostafa’s third film after his breakthrough title City Of Life and pan-Arab road movie From A To B. The director said the decision to shoot an action thriller was in keeping with his long-term aim to shoot a variety of genres.
“As a filmmaker, it’s always been important to me to be as diverse as possible...
“I think it’s safe to describe it as the Arab world’s first post-apocalyptic feature,” said Mostafa [pictured] who was joined at a news conference by Image Nation’s head of narrative Ben Ross and producer Rami Yasin.
A short trailer showed a fast-paced high-octane work set in a derelict world reduced to rubble in which everyone has to fight for survival.
It is Mostafa’s third film after his breakthrough title City Of Life and pan-Arab road movie From A To B. The director said the decision to shoot an action thriller was in keeping with his long-term aim to shoot a variety of genres.
“As a filmmaker, it’s always been important to me to be as diverse as possible...
- 12/14/2015
- ScreenDaily
The Asian World Film Festival (Awff) has added 11 films to their Special Screenings and non-competitive lineup, with "Piku" (India) as the Festival’s “Centerpiece Screening”, presented by Pelican Executive Suites. Running from October 26 - November 2, 2015 in Culver City and Westwood, California, the Festival features select foreign language films from the 50 eligible countries in the Asian World region, including films that have been officially submitted as their country’s Oscar® and Golden Globe considerations. South Korea’s "The Shameless" will officially open the Festival with Taiwan’s official Oscar® submission, "The Assassin," by master filmmaker as the official closing night film on November 2nd.
The 11 films include [in alphabetical order by country]: "Let Pan" (Myanmar), "Road to the Sky" (China), "My Voice, My Life" (Hong Kong), "Piku"(India), "Theeb" (Jordan's Official Oscar Entry), "Under Heaven" (Kyrgyzstan), "The Thief of the Mind" (Mongolia), "Kid Kulafu" (Philippines), "Steppe Games"(Republic of Burtya, Russia), "4 O’Clock at Paradise" (Syria), and "From A to B" (United Arab Emirates).
“In every Festival that I have organized, the Special Screenings Category has a unique place in my heart because it is the one that reflects the spirit of the program over all. It is eclectic, it is a journey of discovery, and does not have the pressure of the Competition Category. Each one these movies has a different cinematic language, feel, mood, emotions. "Theeb" from Jordan is a beautiful coming of age movie set during the Ottoman Empire. "Kid Kulafu" (Philippines) is the amazing inspirational story of Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquiao from his humble beginning as a street kid to become one of the greatest boxers of all time. "4 O’Clock at Paradise" (Syria) is a heart wrenching drama set in today’s war torn Damascus where several characters come in and out from each other’s daily lives and where you literally live between ‘life and death,’ just to name but few,” said Executive Director of Festival and Programming, Georges Chamchoum.
The Festival was created by "Heavenly Nomadic's" producer Sadyk Sher-Niyaz in order to bring the best of a broad selection of Asian World cinema to Los Angeles, drawing greater recognition to the region's wealth of filmmakers and strengthening ties between the Asian and Hollywood film industries. All films that participate in the Festival will have a unique chance to be guided through the challenging awards season, showcasing their foreign films to the Academy, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and all Guilds for enhanced exposure, media attention and awards consideration.
Following the Opening Night Red Carpet Awards Gala and Opening Night Film, the Festival features seven days of films at ArcLight Cinemas in downtown Culver City and the luxury iPic Theaters in Westwood.
As previously announced, the 16 films in competition include:[in alphabetical order by country]: "Utopia" (Afghanistan), "Jalal's Story" (Bangladesh), "The Last Reel" (Cambodia), "12 Citizens" (China), "Moira" (Georgia), "Court" (India), "Memories on Stone" (Iraq), "100 Yen Love" (Japan), "Heavenly Nomadic" (Kyrgyzstan), "Void" (Lebanon), "Talakjung vs Tulke" (Nepal), "The Wanted 18" (Palestine), "How to Win at Checkers (Every Time)" (Thailand), "Sivas" (Turkey), "Jackpot" (Vietnam) and "Unsolved Love" (Yakutia, Sakha Republic).
Throughout the week there will also be expert panels on subjects such as Film Financing and Distribution, PR, Marketing and Awards Campaigns and Cross Cultural Collaborations in the Festival’s Filmmaker Lounge located at the Culver Hotel.
For more information you can visit the official site Here...
The 11 films include [in alphabetical order by country]: "Let Pan" (Myanmar), "Road to the Sky" (China), "My Voice, My Life" (Hong Kong), "Piku"(India), "Theeb" (Jordan's Official Oscar Entry), "Under Heaven" (Kyrgyzstan), "The Thief of the Mind" (Mongolia), "Kid Kulafu" (Philippines), "Steppe Games"(Republic of Burtya, Russia), "4 O’Clock at Paradise" (Syria), and "From A to B" (United Arab Emirates).
“In every Festival that I have organized, the Special Screenings Category has a unique place in my heart because it is the one that reflects the spirit of the program over all. It is eclectic, it is a journey of discovery, and does not have the pressure of the Competition Category. Each one these movies has a different cinematic language, feel, mood, emotions. "Theeb" from Jordan is a beautiful coming of age movie set during the Ottoman Empire. "Kid Kulafu" (Philippines) is the amazing inspirational story of Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquiao from his humble beginning as a street kid to become one of the greatest boxers of all time. "4 O’Clock at Paradise" (Syria) is a heart wrenching drama set in today’s war torn Damascus where several characters come in and out from each other’s daily lives and where you literally live between ‘life and death,’ just to name but few,” said Executive Director of Festival and Programming, Georges Chamchoum.
The Festival was created by "Heavenly Nomadic's" producer Sadyk Sher-Niyaz in order to bring the best of a broad selection of Asian World cinema to Los Angeles, drawing greater recognition to the region's wealth of filmmakers and strengthening ties between the Asian and Hollywood film industries. All films that participate in the Festival will have a unique chance to be guided through the challenging awards season, showcasing their foreign films to the Academy, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and all Guilds for enhanced exposure, media attention and awards consideration.
Following the Opening Night Red Carpet Awards Gala and Opening Night Film, the Festival features seven days of films at ArcLight Cinemas in downtown Culver City and the luxury iPic Theaters in Westwood.
As previously announced, the 16 films in competition include:[in alphabetical order by country]: "Utopia" (Afghanistan), "Jalal's Story" (Bangladesh), "The Last Reel" (Cambodia), "12 Citizens" (China), "Moira" (Georgia), "Court" (India), "Memories on Stone" (Iraq), "100 Yen Love" (Japan), "Heavenly Nomadic" (Kyrgyzstan), "Void" (Lebanon), "Talakjung vs Tulke" (Nepal), "The Wanted 18" (Palestine), "How to Win at Checkers (Every Time)" (Thailand), "Sivas" (Turkey), "Jackpot" (Vietnam) and "Unsolved Love" (Yakutia, Sakha Republic).
Throughout the week there will also be expert panels on subjects such as Film Financing and Distribution, PR, Marketing and Awards Campaigns and Cross Cultural Collaborations in the Festival’s Filmmaker Lounge located at the Culver Hotel.
For more information you can visit the official site Here...
- 10/15/2015
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
HitFix is live-updating all the winners from tonight's 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards. Here's the list as it stands now: Allison Janney, “Mom” **Winner** Mayim Bialik, “The Big Bang Theory” Niecy Nash, “Getting On” Julie Bowen, “Modern Family” Kate McKinnon “Saturday Night Live” Gaby Hoffmann, “Transparent” Jane Krakowski, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” Anna Chlumsky, “Veep” Supporting Actor, Comedy Tony Hale, “Veep” **Winner** Andre Braugher, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” Adam Driver, “Girls” Keegan-Michael Key, “Key & Peele” Ty Burrell, “Modern Family” Tituss Burgess, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” Directing For A Comedy Series Jill Soloway for Transparent, “Best New Girl” from Amazon Instant Video and Amazon Studios **Winner** Phil Lord and Christopher Miller for The Last Man On Earth, “Alive In Tucson” (Pilot) from Fox and 20th Century Fox Television Louis C.K. for Louie, “Sleepover” from FX Networks, Pig Newton, Inc. and FX Productions Mike Judge for Silicon Valley, “Sand Hill Shuffle” from HBO, HBO Entertainment in association with Judgemental Films,...
- 9/21/2015
- by Chris Eggertsen
- Hitfix
The 59Th BFI London Film Festival Announces Full 2015 Programme
You can peruse the programme at your leisure here.
The programme for the 59th BFI London Film Festival in partnership launched today, with Festival Director Clare Stewart presenting this year’s rich and diverse selection of films and events. BFI London Film Festival is Britain’s leading film event and one of the world’s oldest film festivals. It introduces the finest new British and international films to an expanding London and UK-wide audience. The Festival provides an essential platform for films seeking global success; and promotes the careers of British and international filmmakers through its industry and awards programmes. With this year’s industry programme stronger than ever, offering international filmmakers and leaders a programme of insightful events covering every area of the film industry Lff positions London as the world’s leading creative city.
The Festival will screen a...
You can peruse the programme at your leisure here.
The programme for the 59th BFI London Film Festival in partnership launched today, with Festival Director Clare Stewart presenting this year’s rich and diverse selection of films and events. BFI London Film Festival is Britain’s leading film event and one of the world’s oldest film festivals. It introduces the finest new British and international films to an expanding London and UK-wide audience. The Festival provides an essential platform for films seeking global success; and promotes the careers of British and international filmmakers through its industry and awards programmes. With this year’s industry programme stronger than ever, offering international filmmakers and leaders a programme of insightful events covering every area of the film industry Lff positions London as the world’s leading creative city.
The Festival will screen a...
- 9/1/2015
- by John
- SoundOnSight
Here is the complete list of nominees for the 2015 Emmys Awards: Drama Series Better Call Saul Downton Abbey Game of Thrones Homeland House of Cards Mad Men Orange Is The New Black Comedy Series Louie Modern Family Parks & Recreation Silicon Valley Transparent Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Veep Limited Series American Crime American Horror Story: Freak Show Olive Kitteridge The Honorable Woman Wolf Hall Lead Actor in a Drama Series Kyle Chandler, Bloodline Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom Jon Hamm, Mad Men Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan Kevin Spacey, House of Cards Lead Actress in a Drama Series Claire Danes, Homeland Viola Davis, How to Get Away With Murder Taraji P. Henson, Empire Tatania Maslany, Orphan Black Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men Robin Wright, House of Cards Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Adrien Brody, Houdini Ricky Gervais, Derek Timothy Hutton, American Crime Richard Jenkins, Olive Kitteridge David Oyelowo,...
- 7/16/2015
- by Richard Rushfield
- Hitfix
"We're living in a golden age of television," says director Lesli Linka Glatter more than a few times during our exclusive video interview from her home in the Pacific Palisades. She should know: Glatter is a veteran of over 60 TV shows and movies, with credits ranging from "Twin Peaks" to "Mad Men," "The West Wing" to "Gilmore Girls," "The Walking Dead" to "E.R.," and so on, and so on. (Watch our complete video chat below.) -Break- Mandy Patinkin on how 'Homeland' rekindles 'optimism for humanity' [Exclusive Video] She's now the producing director of "Homeland," for which she just won her second DGA Award (for the episode "From A to B and Back Again"); she previously prevailed for an episode of "Mad Men" ("Guy Walks into an Advertising Agency," 2009) and has been nominated twice before for "Homeland" ("Q&A," 2...
- 6/10/2015
- Gold Derby
Pioneering Emirati filmmaker Ali Mostafa ("From A To B") is reteaming with Image Nation Abu Dhabi on his next feature, "The Worthy," which will go into production later this year.
The "From A to B" director will be joined by Hollywood veterans Peter Safran ("The Conjuring," "Annabelle") and Steven Schneider ("Paranormal Activity," "Insidious") who have come on board to produce the project with Mostafa’s regional producer Rami Yasin ( Sea Shadow," "From A to B").
"The Worthy" is set in a dystopian future which has been plunged into chaos due to a chronic water shortage. The story follows a small group of survivors seeking refuge with the only clean remaining water source in the area. When two visitors infiltrate their compound, they soon become pawns in a test for survival, where only one of them shall be chosen worthy.
Ali Mostafa was joined by producer Rami Yasin and Image Nation’s head of narrative, Ben Ross in Cannes to make the announcement.
Mostafa said: “As the first action/thriller I’m directing, 'The Worth' is a new adventure for me. My producers, Peter and Steven, have produced some of the best genre movies ever made with critical and commercial hits such as 'The Conjuring' and 'Paranormal Activity.' They are really at the top of their game right now and their expertise will be invaluable on The Worthy so I’m excited to be working with them and with Image Nation again on 'The Worthy.'”
Producer Peter Safan said: “The film industry in Abu Dhabi is at an extremely exciting time in its development, I am looking forward to playing a small part in its growth by working on this fantastic film.”
Steven Schneider said about joining the project as a producer: “Image Nation is a pioneering force in the UAE community and Ali Mostafa is such a unique talent. I think we have an amazing team working on this project and I’m grateful to be a part of it.”
The announcement comes on the heels of Mostafa’s last film "From A to B," co-produced by twofour54 and Image Nation, topping iTunes charts across the Middle East. The hit comedy drama is set to be released theatrically in the UK and Italy this year.
Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of Image Nation, said of the upcoming project: “We’re so happy to be working with Ali Mostafa again on this exciting new genre film. He is a true talent and shares our vision for growing the local and regional film industry.”
Michael Garin, CEO of Image Nation said: “Image Nation Abu Dhabi is able to create projects like this due to our unique ability to team Hollywood expertise with local talent.”
Image Nation has been ramping up its film and TV production output over the last year and recently wrapped its next feature film from first time feature Emirati director, Majid Al Ansari. "Zinzana" is set to release in the UAE this fall. The news follows the recent announcement that The Media Zone Authority is set to focus on new initiatives to further support local and Arab films and filmmakers.
Michael added: “This announcement comes at an exciting time as we prepare to enter a new era of filmmaking in the UAE and the region. To be announcing two huge productions with Emirati directors in such a short period of time is an incredible step and is reflective of how we are continuing to grow rapidly as a local industry.”
Earlier this week, Image Nation announced they will be fully financing James Ponsoldt’s upcoming feature adaptation of Dave Eggers’ contemporary thriller "The Circle" starring Tom Hanks and Alicia Vikander. The film will be presented by Image Nation in association with Parkes MacDonald Productions. The film is being produced by Hanks and Goetzman for Playtone, Anthony Bregman for Likely Story, and Ponsoldt.
Image Nation’s documentary slate includes the high-profile feature documentary "He Named Me Malala," directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim ("An Inconvenient Truth") and co-produced by Participant Media. Fox Searchlight will open the film in the U.S. on October 2. And directed by award-winning filmmaker Tom Roberts, "Every Last Child" follows the lives of five people caught up in the current Polio crisis in Pakistan. Zeitgeist Films releases "Every Last Child" in the U.S. from June 3, and the film recently screened as part of the Special Presentations lineup at the Hot Docs international documentary festival in Canada.
The "From A to B" director will be joined by Hollywood veterans Peter Safran ("The Conjuring," "Annabelle") and Steven Schneider ("Paranormal Activity," "Insidious") who have come on board to produce the project with Mostafa’s regional producer Rami Yasin ( Sea Shadow," "From A to B").
"The Worthy" is set in a dystopian future which has been plunged into chaos due to a chronic water shortage. The story follows a small group of survivors seeking refuge with the only clean remaining water source in the area. When two visitors infiltrate their compound, they soon become pawns in a test for survival, where only one of them shall be chosen worthy.
Ali Mostafa was joined by producer Rami Yasin and Image Nation’s head of narrative, Ben Ross in Cannes to make the announcement.
Mostafa said: “As the first action/thriller I’m directing, 'The Worth' is a new adventure for me. My producers, Peter and Steven, have produced some of the best genre movies ever made with critical and commercial hits such as 'The Conjuring' and 'Paranormal Activity.' They are really at the top of their game right now and their expertise will be invaluable on The Worthy so I’m excited to be working with them and with Image Nation again on 'The Worthy.'”
Producer Peter Safan said: “The film industry in Abu Dhabi is at an extremely exciting time in its development, I am looking forward to playing a small part in its growth by working on this fantastic film.”
Steven Schneider said about joining the project as a producer: “Image Nation is a pioneering force in the UAE community and Ali Mostafa is such a unique talent. I think we have an amazing team working on this project and I’m grateful to be a part of it.”
The announcement comes on the heels of Mostafa’s last film "From A to B," co-produced by twofour54 and Image Nation, topping iTunes charts across the Middle East. The hit comedy drama is set to be released theatrically in the UK and Italy this year.
Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of Image Nation, said of the upcoming project: “We’re so happy to be working with Ali Mostafa again on this exciting new genre film. He is a true talent and shares our vision for growing the local and regional film industry.”
Michael Garin, CEO of Image Nation said: “Image Nation Abu Dhabi is able to create projects like this due to our unique ability to team Hollywood expertise with local talent.”
Image Nation has been ramping up its film and TV production output over the last year and recently wrapped its next feature film from first time feature Emirati director, Majid Al Ansari. "Zinzana" is set to release in the UAE this fall. The news follows the recent announcement that The Media Zone Authority is set to focus on new initiatives to further support local and Arab films and filmmakers.
Michael added: “This announcement comes at an exciting time as we prepare to enter a new era of filmmaking in the UAE and the region. To be announcing two huge productions with Emirati directors in such a short period of time is an incredible step and is reflective of how we are continuing to grow rapidly as a local industry.”
Earlier this week, Image Nation announced they will be fully financing James Ponsoldt’s upcoming feature adaptation of Dave Eggers’ contemporary thriller "The Circle" starring Tom Hanks and Alicia Vikander. The film will be presented by Image Nation in association with Parkes MacDonald Productions. The film is being produced by Hanks and Goetzman for Playtone, Anthony Bregman for Likely Story, and Ponsoldt.
Image Nation’s documentary slate includes the high-profile feature documentary "He Named Me Malala," directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim ("An Inconvenient Truth") and co-produced by Participant Media. Fox Searchlight will open the film in the U.S. on October 2. And directed by award-winning filmmaker Tom Roberts, "Every Last Child" follows the lives of five people caught up in the current Polio crisis in Pakistan. Zeitgeist Films releases "Every Last Child" in the U.S. from June 3, and the film recently screened as part of the Special Presentations lineup at the Hot Docs international documentary festival in Canada.
- 5/21/2015
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Image Nation Abu Dhabi is reteaming with Emirati filmmaker Ali Mostafa on sci-fi project The Worthy and bringing genre experts Peter Safran (The Conjuring) and Steven Schneider (Paranormal Activity) to produce alongside Rami Yasin. Image Nation, Mostafa and Yasin previously worked together on the road trip pic From A To B, which Studio Canal will release in the UK. The Worthy is set in a dystopian future which has been plunged into chaos due to a chronic water shortage…...
- 5/15/2015
- Deadline
Mostafa teaming with Image Nation and Us producers Peter Safran and Steven Schneider.
Image Nation Abu Dhabi and Us producers Peter Safran and Steven Schneider have boarded Emirati filmmaker Ali Mostafa’s next feature The Worthy.
Set in a dystopian future plunged into chaos by a chronic water shortage, the story follows a group of survivors seeking refuge near a rare remaining clean water source
When two visitors infiltrate their compound, they soon become pawns in a test for survival, where only one of them shall be chosen as worthy.
It is a first action thriller for Mostafa whose last film was the tragi-comic Middle East road movie From to A to B.
“The Worthy is a new adventure for me. Peter and Steven, have produced some of the best genre movies ever made with critical and commercial hits such as The Conjuring and Paranormal Activity,” said Mostafa who was in Cannes on Friday (May 15) to promote...
Image Nation Abu Dhabi and Us producers Peter Safran and Steven Schneider have boarded Emirati filmmaker Ali Mostafa’s next feature The Worthy.
Set in a dystopian future plunged into chaos by a chronic water shortage, the story follows a group of survivors seeking refuge near a rare remaining clean water source
When two visitors infiltrate their compound, they soon become pawns in a test for survival, where only one of them shall be chosen as worthy.
It is a first action thriller for Mostafa whose last film was the tragi-comic Middle East road movie From to A to B.
“The Worthy is a new adventure for me. Peter and Steven, have produced some of the best genre movies ever made with critical and commercial hits such as The Conjuring and Paranormal Activity,” said Mostafa who was in Cannes on Friday (May 15) to promote...
- 5/15/2015
- ScreenDaily
Media Zone Authority restructure will not impact Sanad Fund.
The Abu Dhabi Film Festival (Adff) has been closed down after eight years as part of a restructure by the Media Zone Authority-Abu Dhabi (Mza).
The festival offered a mix of films from the region, independent cinema and more mainstream fare, as well as on-stage industry discussions and interviews with actors and film-makers.
Last year’s edition, which ran from Oct 23-Nov 1, opened with Ali Mostafa’s Emerati film From A to B and closed with Disney animation Big Hero 6, with nearly 200 films from more than 60 countries included. Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Leviathan won the festival’s top prize, the Black Pearl Award.
According to a statement, the Mza has taken the move to focus on “targeted initiatives to further support local and Arab filmmakers and attract more film productions to Abu Dhabi”.
Furious 7 and Star Wars: The Force Awakens are among the most high profile...
The Abu Dhabi Film Festival (Adff) has been closed down after eight years as part of a restructure by the Media Zone Authority-Abu Dhabi (Mza).
The festival offered a mix of films from the region, independent cinema and more mainstream fare, as well as on-stage industry discussions and interviews with actors and film-makers.
Last year’s edition, which ran from Oct 23-Nov 1, opened with Ali Mostafa’s Emerati film From A to B and closed with Disney animation Big Hero 6, with nearly 200 films from more than 60 countries included. Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Leviathan won the festival’s top prize, the Black Pearl Award.
According to a statement, the Mza has taken the move to focus on “targeted initiatives to further support local and Arab filmmakers and attract more film productions to Abu Dhabi”.
Furious 7 and Star Wars: The Force Awakens are among the most high profile...
- 5/7/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Paris-based industry veteran, who also works with actor Amr Waked, deepens ties with Egypt.
Paris-based producer Daniel Ziskind has signed to act as the European representative of Egyptian Mohamed Hefzy’s Cairo-based production house Film Clinic.
Under the accord, Ziskind will support Film Clinic’s co-production and sales activities in Europe.
“I’m very happy to join the Film Clinic family,” Ziskind said. “The company has a great line-up and strategy.”
First feature
The first project under the collaboration will be Mohamed Diab’s drama Clash, his second film after the much-praised Cairo 678 tackling sexual harassment through the experiences of women on a bus.
Set against the backdrop of violent demonstrations that erupted at the end of former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi’s Islamist reign in summer of 2013, Clash revolves around two groups of opposing protestors who find themselves trapped in the same police van as fighting rages around them.
“It’s a timely...
Paris-based producer Daniel Ziskind has signed to act as the European representative of Egyptian Mohamed Hefzy’s Cairo-based production house Film Clinic.
Under the accord, Ziskind will support Film Clinic’s co-production and sales activities in Europe.
“I’m very happy to join the Film Clinic family,” Ziskind said. “The company has a great line-up and strategy.”
First feature
The first project under the collaboration will be Mohamed Diab’s drama Clash, his second film after the much-praised Cairo 678 tackling sexual harassment through the experiences of women on a bus.
Set against the backdrop of violent demonstrations that erupted at the end of former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi’s Islamist reign in summer of 2013, Clash revolves around two groups of opposing protestors who find themselves trapped in the same police van as fighting rages around them.
“It’s a timely...
- 4/9/2015
- ScreenDaily
The Ann Arbor Film Festival celebrates its epic 53rd annual edition on March 24-29 with a colossal selection of experimental short films and features.
Feature film highlights include the documentary Speculation Nation by regular collaborators Bill Brown and Sabine Gruffat, which examines the recent Spanish housing crisis; a new ethnographic doc by Ben Russell, Greetings to the Ancestors, which plunges deep into the culture of South Africa; and Jenni Olson’s grand California study The Royal Road.
Short film highlights include the much anticipated new film by Jennifer Reeder, Blood Below the Skin, a narrative following a week in the dramatic and romantic lives of three teenage girls; a new music video by Mike Olenick called Beautiful Things with music by The Wet Things; new animations by Don Hertzfeldt, World of Tomorrow, and Lewis Klahr, Mars Garden; plus new experimental work by Vanessa Renwick, Peggy Ahwesh and Zachary Epcar.
Special...
Feature film highlights include the documentary Speculation Nation by regular collaborators Bill Brown and Sabine Gruffat, which examines the recent Spanish housing crisis; a new ethnographic doc by Ben Russell, Greetings to the Ancestors, which plunges deep into the culture of South Africa; and Jenni Olson’s grand California study The Royal Road.
Short film highlights include the much anticipated new film by Jennifer Reeder, Blood Below the Skin, a narrative following a week in the dramatic and romantic lives of three teenage girls; a new music video by Mike Olenick called Beautiful Things with music by The Wet Things; new animations by Don Hertzfeldt, World of Tomorrow, and Lewis Klahr, Mars Garden; plus new experimental work by Vanessa Renwick, Peggy Ahwesh and Zachary Epcar.
Special...
- 3/24/2015
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
From BAFTA to DGA, the Latest Winners this Awards Season
With the Oscars upon us, the awards season is almost over! But the last trek to the Academy Awards include many guild awards and of course, BAFTA! So here.s the latest congratulatory awards list of the winners from BAFTA to DGA, from Annie to Ace and everything in between!
Your full BAFTA winners (winners are highlighted):
Best Film
Birdman Alejandro G. Iñárritu, John Lesher, James W. Skotchdopole
Boyhood Richard Linklater, Cathleen Sutherland
The Grand Budapest Hotel Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson
The Imitation Game Nora Grossman, Ido Ostrowsky, Teddy Schwarzman
The Theory Of Everything Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Lisa Bruce, Anthony McCarten
Director
Birdman Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Boyhood Richard Linklater
The Grand Budapest Hotel Wes Anderson
The Theory Of Everything James Marsh
Whiplash Damien Chazelle
Leading Actor
Benedict Cumberbatch The Imitation Game
Eddie Redmayne The Theory of Everything...
With the Oscars upon us, the awards season is almost over! But the last trek to the Academy Awards include many guild awards and of course, BAFTA! So here.s the latest congratulatory awards list of the winners from BAFTA to DGA, from Annie to Ace and everything in between!
Your full BAFTA winners (winners are highlighted):
Best Film
Birdman Alejandro G. Iñárritu, John Lesher, James W. Skotchdopole
Boyhood Richard Linklater, Cathleen Sutherland
The Grand Budapest Hotel Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson
The Imitation Game Nora Grossman, Ido Ostrowsky, Teddy Schwarzman
The Theory Of Everything Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Lisa Bruce, Anthony McCarten
Director
Birdman Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Boyhood Richard Linklater
The Grand Budapest Hotel Wes Anderson
The Theory Of Everything James Marsh
Whiplash Damien Chazelle
Leading Actor
Benedict Cumberbatch The Imitation Game
Eddie Redmayne The Theory of Everything...
- 2/9/2015
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2014 were announced tonight during the 67th Annual DGA Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Alejandro G. Iñárritu won the DGA’s Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for Birdman. Actor Jane Lynch hosted the ceremony before an audience of more than 1,600 guests. Presenters included (in alphabetical order): DGA President Paris Barclay; Chadwick Boseman; Pierce Brosnan; Glen Charles; Les Charles; Bradley Cooper; Alfonso Cuarón; Julie Delpy; Jodie Foster; Taraji P. Henson; January Jones; Michael Mann; Lea Michele; Don Mischer; Bill Murray; Katey Sagal; Steven Spielberg; Barbra Streisand; and DGA First Vice President Betty Thomas. BMW is the Exclusive Automotive Sponsor of the 67th Annual DGA Awards. The winners of the 2014 DGA Awards for Outstanding Directorial Achievement are: Outstanding Directorial Achievement In Feature Film Alejandro G. IÑÁRRITU Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue...
- 2/8/2015
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
Outstanding Directorial Achievement In Feature Film Alejandro G. IÑÁRRITU Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (Fox Searchlight Pictures) Outstanding Directorial Achievement In Dramatic Series Lesli Linka Glatter Homeland, “From A to B...
- 2/8/2015
- by Ryan Adams
- AwardsDaily.com
Breaking News- European major Studio Canal has acquired all UK rights to Emirati director Ali F. Mostafa’s road movie From A to B. The deal, announced during Berlin’s Efm, was negotiated by Arianne Fraser’s Highland Film Group.
From A to B, which world premiered last October at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, was co-financed and co-produced by Twofour54 and Image Nation Abu Dhabi. Rotana Film Production is handling the Middle East release of the film, which was produced by Paul Baboudjian, Mohammed Hefzy and Ali F. Mostafa.
Ashraf Hamdi and Ronnie Khalil both contributed to the script that Hefzy and Mostafa wrote.
The film tells the story of three estranged childhood friends who travel on a road trip from Abu Dhabi to Beirut in memory of their lost friend.
Highland is repping international sales at Efm.
From A to B, which world premiered last October at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, was co-financed and co-produced by Twofour54 and Image Nation Abu Dhabi. Rotana Film Production is handling the Middle East release of the film, which was produced by Paul Baboudjian, Mohammed Hefzy and Ali F. Mostafa.
Ashraf Hamdi and Ronnie Khalil both contributed to the script that Hefzy and Mostafa wrote.
The film tells the story of three estranged childhood friends who travel on a road trip from Abu Dhabi to Beirut in memory of their lost friend.
Highland is repping international sales at Efm.
- 2/7/2015
- by Ali Jaafar
- Deadline
The Directors Guild of America released their list of nominees yesterday. The shows that were recognized included previously nominated series like Game of Thrones, Modern Family, House of Cards, and Homeland but also a great deal of newcomers, such as True Detective, Orange Is the New Black, Silicon Valley, and Transparent, which all scored first-time nominations. Game of Thrones‘ Alex Graves and True Detective‘s Cary Joji Fukunaga receiving nods for their work was expected. However, what was surprising was that the only series to receive two nominations from the DGA was Homeland, which was recognized for the work of both Dan Attias in the episode “13 Hours in Islamabad” and Lesli Linka Glatter in “From A to B and Back Again.” If that second nomination had to go one of the already nominated series, I would have expected the DGA to honor Game of Thrones again for the technical achievement...
- 1/15/2015
- by Chris King
- TVovermind.com
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has announced the nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2014. All the usual suspects received nods (Wes Anderson, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Richard Linklater), the unusual (Morten Tyldum for "The Imitation Game"), and then there's Clint Eastwood for "American Sniper."
Ignored was Ava DuVernay from the fantastic "Selma!" And the DGA still won't allow Angelina Jolie ("Unbroken") to play!
Winners will be announced on Saturday, February 7, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
Here's your complete list of nominees of the 67th Annual DGA Awards:
Feature Film Nominees
Wes Anderson
The Grand Budapest Hotel
(Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Mr. Anderson.s Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Miki Emmrich
First Assistant Director: Josh Robertson
Second Assistant Director: Ben Howard
This is Mr. Anderson.s first DGA Award nomination.
Clint Eastwood
American Sniper
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
Mr. Eastwood.s Directorial...
Ignored was Ava DuVernay from the fantastic "Selma!" And the DGA still won't allow Angelina Jolie ("Unbroken") to play!
Winners will be announced on Saturday, February 7, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
Here's your complete list of nominees of the 67th Annual DGA Awards:
Feature Film Nominees
Wes Anderson
The Grand Budapest Hotel
(Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Mr. Anderson.s Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Miki Emmrich
First Assistant Director: Josh Robertson
Second Assistant Director: Ben Howard
This is Mr. Anderson.s first DGA Award nomination.
Clint Eastwood
American Sniper
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
Mr. Eastwood.s Directorial...
- 1/14/2015
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
True Detective, Orange is the New Black and Transparent are among the first-time nominees for Directors Guild of America accolades, the organization announced on Wednesday.
Previously nominated series Modern Family, Game of Thrones, Homeland and House of Cards garnered repeat nods for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television and Commercials.
Also of note: In the TV movie and miniseries category, NBC’s live adaptation of Peter Pan Live will go up against History’s Houdini and HBO’s The Normal Heart, among others.
The winners will be announced Feb. 7 at the guild’s annual awards dinner in Los Angeles. Scroll down...
Previously nominated series Modern Family, Game of Thrones, Homeland and House of Cards garnered repeat nods for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television and Commercials.
Also of note: In the TV movie and miniseries category, NBC’s live adaptation of Peter Pan Live will go up against History’s Houdini and HBO’s The Normal Heart, among others.
The winners will be announced Feb. 7 at the guild’s annual awards dinner in Los Angeles. Scroll down...
- 1/14/2015
- TVLine.com
The Directors Guild of America announced its television, commercial and documentary nominations on Wednesday, with Jodie Foster receiving a pair of nods for directing episodes of the drama series “House of Cards” and the comedy series “Orange Is the New Black.”
The Oscar-winning actress is the only director to be nominated in both the drama and comedy categories. In drama, she will be competing with Dan Attias and Lesli Linka Glatter for two different episodes of “Homeland,” Cary Joji Fukunaga for “True Detective” and Alex Graves for “Game of Thrones.”
See photos: Golden Globe Awards: Winners Gallery (Photos)
In comedy,...
The Oscar-winning actress is the only director to be nominated in both the drama and comedy categories. In drama, she will be competing with Dan Attias and Lesli Linka Glatter for two different episodes of “Homeland,” Cary Joji Fukunaga for “True Detective” and Alex Graves for “Game of Thrones.”
See photos: Golden Globe Awards: Winners Gallery (Photos)
In comedy,...
- 1/14/2015
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Dolphins, Abood Kandaishan and Cairo Time are the among the first titles set to be released theatrically in the Middle East thanks to the Dubai Film Market’s new distribution programme.
Under the new Dfm initiative, called the Dubai Distribution Programme, six Middle East distributors have agreed to acquire at least one Arab title from the Diff line-up and release it theatrically in the region.
In exchange, the Dfm and Diff have agreed to promote the release through its platforms and networks.
“We’re over the moon with this first year. I’ve never seen the local distributors as engaged in the market as this year. The programme has created a real buzz around the Arab titles in the selection,” said Dfm chief Samr Al Marzooqi.
Many of the deals are still being finalised but Al Marzooqi was able to report a handful of early acquisitions.
As previously reported Dubai-based exhibitor and distributor Vox, which operates...
Under the new Dfm initiative, called the Dubai Distribution Programme, six Middle East distributors have agreed to acquire at least one Arab title from the Diff line-up and release it theatrically in the region.
In exchange, the Dfm and Diff have agreed to promote the release through its platforms and networks.
“We’re over the moon with this first year. I’ve never seen the local distributors as engaged in the market as this year. The programme has created a real buzz around the Arab titles in the selection,” said Dfm chief Samr Al Marzooqi.
Many of the deals are still being finalised but Al Marzooqi was able to report a handful of early acquisitions.
As previously reported Dubai-based exhibitor and distributor Vox, which operates...
- 12/17/2014
- ScreenDaily
A Dubai Film Market (Dfm) panel discussed the challenges in distributing Arab films in the region and internationally, and how Emirati filmmaker Ali Mostafa’s From A To B may become a game-changer.
The film is set to receive a groundbreaking theatrical release across nine Middle Eastern territories on some 60 screens at the beginning of January.
By Us, European or Chinese standards, 60 screens may not seem a big deal but in a region where the widest releases – even for high-profile Hollywood titles – are on 120 screens, distributor Empire International’s plans for From A To B are ambitious.
Arab films, bar a few Egyptian star vehicles, rarely travel beyond their territories of origin in the region, or further afield in Europe and the Us, and often even have a hard time finding distribution at home.
This issue was at the heart of the Dfm talk on Friday entitled “What are the challenges of distributing Arab Films?” The panel looked...
The film is set to receive a groundbreaking theatrical release across nine Middle Eastern territories on some 60 screens at the beginning of January.
By Us, European or Chinese standards, 60 screens may not seem a big deal but in a region where the widest releases – even for high-profile Hollywood titles – are on 120 screens, distributor Empire International’s plans for From A To B are ambitious.
Arab films, bar a few Egyptian star vehicles, rarely travel beyond their territories of origin in the region, or further afield in Europe and the Us, and often even have a hard time finding distribution at home.
This issue was at the heart of the Dfm talk on Friday entitled “What are the challenges of distributing Arab Films?” The panel looked...
- 12/14/2014
- ScreenDaily
A Dubai Film Market (Dfm) panel discussed the challenges in distributing Arab films in the region and internationally, and how Emirati filmmaker Ali Mostafa’s From A To B may become a game-changer.
The film is set to receive a groundbreaking theatrical release across nine Middle Eastern territories on some 60 screens at the beginning of January.
By Us, European or Chinese standards, 60 screens may not seem a big deal but in a region where the widest releases – even for high-profile Hollywood titles – are on 120 screens, distributor Empire International’s plans for From A To B are ambitious.
Arab films, bar a few Egyptian star vehicles, rarely travel beyond their territories of origin in the region, or further afield in Europe and the Us, and often even have a hard time finding distribution at home.
This issue was at the heart of the Dfm talk on Friday entitled “What are the challenges of distributing Arab Films?” The panel looked...
The film is set to receive a groundbreaking theatrical release across nine Middle Eastern territories on some 60 screens at the beginning of January.
By Us, European or Chinese standards, 60 screens may not seem a big deal but in a region where the widest releases – even for high-profile Hollywood titles – are on 120 screens, distributor Empire International’s plans for From A To B are ambitious.
Arab films, bar a few Egyptian star vehicles, rarely travel beyond their territories of origin in the region, or further afield in Europe and the Us, and often even have a hard time finding distribution at home.
This issue was at the heart of the Dfm talk on Friday entitled “What are the challenges of distributing Arab Films?” The panel looked...
- 12/14/2014
- ScreenDaily
A Dubai Film Market (Dfm) panel discussed the challenges in distributing Arab films in the region and internationally, and how Emirati filmmaker Ali Mostafa’s From A To B may become a game-changer.
The film is set to receive a groundbreaking theatrical release across nine Middle Eastern territories on some 60 screens at the beginning of January.
By Us, European or Chinese standards, 60 screens may not seem a big deal but in a region where the widest releases – even for high-profile Hollywood titles – are on 120 screens, distributor Empire International’s plans for From A To B are ambitious.
Arab films, bar a few Egyptian star vehicles, rarely travel beyond their territories of origin in the region, or further afield in Europe and the Us, and often even have a hard time finding distribution at home.
This issue was at the heart of the Dfm talk on Friday entitled “What are the challenges of distributing Arab Films?” The panel looked...
The film is set to receive a groundbreaking theatrical release across nine Middle Eastern territories on some 60 screens at the beginning of January.
By Us, European or Chinese standards, 60 screens may not seem a big deal but in a region where the widest releases – even for high-profile Hollywood titles – are on 120 screens, distributor Empire International’s plans for From A To B are ambitious.
Arab films, bar a few Egyptian star vehicles, rarely travel beyond their territories of origin in the region, or further afield in Europe and the Us, and often even have a hard time finding distribution at home.
This issue was at the heart of the Dfm talk on Friday entitled “What are the challenges of distributing Arab Films?” The panel looked...
- 12/14/2014
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Highland Film Group has taken on international sales of Emirati filmmaker Ali Mostafa’s pan-Arab road movie From A To B.
The film follows three former international high school pals – hailing from the UAE, Egypt and Syria – on an eventful trip from Abu Dhabi to Beirut to visit the grave of a dead friend.
It is due to go on general release across the Middle East on January 6 after successful festival screenings at Abu Dhabi and Cairo. It is also screening at the Dubai International Film Festival (Diff) in the Arabian Nights section on December 11.
“We’ll introduce the film to the market place at the 2015 Berlinale after the domestic release,” said Highland CEO Arianne Fraser.
Featuring popular Saudi YouTube star Fahad Albutairi alongside relative newcomers, Emirati actor Fadi Rifaai and Egyptian newcomer Shadi Alfons, the film drew an enthusiastic audience when it premiered at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival in October and also proved a crowd...
The film follows three former international high school pals – hailing from the UAE, Egypt and Syria – on an eventful trip from Abu Dhabi to Beirut to visit the grave of a dead friend.
It is due to go on general release across the Middle East on January 6 after successful festival screenings at Abu Dhabi and Cairo. It is also screening at the Dubai International Film Festival (Diff) in the Arabian Nights section on December 11.
“We’ll introduce the film to the market place at the 2015 Berlinale after the domestic release,” said Highland CEO Arianne Fraser.
Featuring popular Saudi YouTube star Fahad Albutairi alongside relative newcomers, Emirati actor Fadi Rifaai and Egyptian newcomer Shadi Alfons, the film drew an enthusiastic audience when it premiered at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival in October and also proved a crowd...
- 12/10/2014
- ScreenDaily
Ali Mostafa’s road trip movie will open Abu Dhabi Film Festival.
Pan-Arab media powerhouse Rotana has joined Ali Mostafa’s From A To B as a co-producer.
The company has also taken TV rights to the film.
Image Nation and twofour54 are also co-producers on the project, which will have its world premiere as the opening film at the upcoming Abu Dhabi Film Festival. The story follows three friends on a road trip full of misadventures from Abu Dhabi to Beirut.
Mohamed Al Mubarak, chairman of Image Nation said of the partnership: “To have one of the region’s largest entertainment companies partner on one of our projects is superb. We’re glad Rotana feels as strongly about this film as we do and we look forward to using our combined experience to ensure Ali Mostafa’s film has a great start.”
Noura Al Kaabi, CEO of twofour54: “twofour54 is the Arab world’s media...
Pan-Arab media powerhouse Rotana has joined Ali Mostafa’s From A To B as a co-producer.
The company has also taken TV rights to the film.
Image Nation and twofour54 are also co-producers on the project, which will have its world premiere as the opening film at the upcoming Abu Dhabi Film Festival. The story follows three friends on a road trip full of misadventures from Abu Dhabi to Beirut.
Mohamed Al Mubarak, chairman of Image Nation said of the partnership: “To have one of the region’s largest entertainment companies partner on one of our projects is superb. We’re glad Rotana feels as strongly about this film as we do and we look forward to using our combined experience to ensure Ali Mostafa’s film has a great start.”
Noura Al Kaabi, CEO of twofour54: “twofour54 is the Arab world’s media...
- 10/12/2014
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Adff to present 197 films from 61 countries.
The 2014 Abu Dhabi Film Festival (Adff), backed by twofour54, will present nine feature world premieres, eight of them from the Arab world. The short film sections will host 48 world premieres.
The festival will open with Ali Mostafa’s From A to B [pictured], and festival director Ali Al-Jabri said: “It is the first time in the festival’s history that we opening with an Emirati film and we ares very proud about this landmark event.”
The festival runs October 23 to November 1 and presents 197 films from 61 countries.
For the second year, the festival host the Child Protection Award organised with the Child Protection Centre of the Ministry of Interior, to spotlight films that raise awareness about abused or neglected children. Films competing for that prize include Zerensenay Mehari’s Difret, Albert Shin’s In Her Place, and Cyprien Vial’s Young Tiger.
The Showcase section includes films such as ‘71, A Pigeon Sat on...
The 2014 Abu Dhabi Film Festival (Adff), backed by twofour54, will present nine feature world premieres, eight of them from the Arab world. The short film sections will host 48 world premieres.
The festival will open with Ali Mostafa’s From A to B [pictured], and festival director Ali Al-Jabri said: “It is the first time in the festival’s history that we opening with an Emirati film and we ares very proud about this landmark event.”
The festival runs October 23 to November 1 and presents 197 films from 61 countries.
For the second year, the festival host the Child Protection Award organised with the Child Protection Centre of the Ministry of Interior, to spotlight films that raise awareness about abused or neglected children. Films competing for that prize include Zerensenay Mehari’s Difret, Albert Shin’s In Her Place, and Cyprien Vial’s Young Tiger.
The Showcase section includes films such as ‘71, A Pigeon Sat on...
- 9/29/2014
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Leading lights in Abu Dhabi’s nascent film sector have told Hollywood executives they are ramping up efforts to create a Middle East media and content hub as the region invests in sustainable alternatives to an oil-based economy.
CEO Noura Al Kaabi (pictured) of twofour54, the commercial arm of the Media Zone Authority-Abu Dhabi, and Image Nation chairman Mohamed Al Mubarak were speaking at a panel on Wednesday (11) as part of a promotional trip to Los Angeles.
“We want to reach a level where we’re the hub of creative content in the region,” said Al Kaabi, whose organisation operates on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, the Abu Dhabi Film Festival and Abu Dhabi Media Summit.
In recent years twofour54 and/or the Commission have enticed a number of high-profile productions with Abu Dhabi’s fresh 30% production incentive.
These include Disney and Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: Episode VII, which remained...
CEO Noura Al Kaabi (pictured) of twofour54, the commercial arm of the Media Zone Authority-Abu Dhabi, and Image Nation chairman Mohamed Al Mubarak were speaking at a panel on Wednesday (11) as part of a promotional trip to Los Angeles.
“We want to reach a level where we’re the hub of creative content in the region,” said Al Kaabi, whose organisation operates on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, the Abu Dhabi Film Festival and Abu Dhabi Media Summit.
In recent years twofour54 and/or the Commission have enticed a number of high-profile productions with Abu Dhabi’s fresh 30% production incentive.
These include Disney and Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: Episode VII, which remained...
- 6/12/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Egyptian comedian Shadi Alfons will join Saudi stand-up comic Fahad Albutairi in the cast of Emirati filmmaker Ali F Mostafa’s road film A To B, which starts shooting in February.
Alfons is best known for Egyptian comic Bassem Youssef’s satirical TV show The Program (El Bernameg), while Albutairi has become a huge star through a show on Youtube, Le Yekthar, which draws in millions of viewers.
A To B follows three friends on a road trip from Abu Dhabi to Beirut in memory of their long-lost friend. Born and raised in Abu Dhabi; the protagonists are of Saudi, Egyptian and Syrian origin. The third lead role in the film is currently being cast.
The film is the first major pan-Arab co-production – bringing together talent and producers from around the region. Mostafa’s Afm Films is producing with Egyptian producer Mohamed Hefzy, Lebanese producer Paul Baboudjian and Saudi producer Mohammed Al Turki. Abu Dhabi’s...
Alfons is best known for Egyptian comic Bassem Youssef’s satirical TV show The Program (El Bernameg), while Albutairi has become a huge star through a show on Youtube, Le Yekthar, which draws in millions of viewers.
A To B follows three friends on a road trip from Abu Dhabi to Beirut in memory of their long-lost friend. Born and raised in Abu Dhabi; the protagonists are of Saudi, Egyptian and Syrian origin. The third lead role in the film is currently being cast.
The film is the first major pan-Arab co-production – bringing together talent and producers from around the region. Mostafa’s Afm Films is producing with Egyptian producer Mohamed Hefzy, Lebanese producer Paul Baboudjian and Saudi producer Mohammed Al Turki. Abu Dhabi’s...
- 12/11/2013
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Egyptian comedian Shadi Alfons will join Saudi stand-up comic Fahad Albutairi in the cast of Emirati filmmaker Ali F Mostafa’s road film A To B, which starts shooting in February.
Alfons is best known for Egyptian comic Bassem Youssef’s satirical TV show The Program (El Bernameg), while Albutairi has become a huge star through a show on Youtube, Le Yekthar, which draws in millions of viewers.
A To B follows three friends on a road trip from Abu Dhabi to Beirut in memory of their long-lost friend. Born and raised in Abu Dhabi; the protagonists are of Saudi, Egyptian and Syrian origin. The third lead role in the film is currently being cast.
The film is the first major pan-Arab co-production – bringing together talent and producers from around the region. Mostafa’s Afm Films is producing with Egyptian producer Mohamed Hefzy, Lebanese producer Paul Baboudjian and Saudi producer Mohammed Al Turki. Abu Dhabi’s...
Alfons is best known for Egyptian comic Bassem Youssef’s satirical TV show The Program (El Bernameg), while Albutairi has become a huge star through a show on Youtube, Le Yekthar, which draws in millions of viewers.
A To B follows three friends on a road trip from Abu Dhabi to Beirut in memory of their long-lost friend. Born and raised in Abu Dhabi; the protagonists are of Saudi, Egyptian and Syrian origin. The third lead role in the film is currently being cast.
The film is the first major pan-Arab co-production – bringing together talent and producers from around the region. Mostafa’s Afm Films is producing with Egyptian producer Mohamed Hefzy, Lebanese producer Paul Baboudjian and Saudi producer Mohammed Al Turki. Abu Dhabi’s...
- 12/11/2013
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, the legendary Egyptian actor who was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at last year’s Diff, will headline an adaptation of Two Rooms And A Parlour, a new high-profile addition to the production slate of Arab talent hothouse Film Clinic.
Based on Hugratan wa Salah, the 2010 novel by revered Egyptian writer Ibrahim Aslan, the project is one of nine being presented here at Interchange, the development and co-production workshop that unites Diff with Eave and Torino FilmLab.
Abdel Aziz will play the central character of Khalil, a reclusive retiree who is forced to confront his life choices after the death of his wife. Realising that he has never left Cairo, Khalil makes it his mission to see another country before he dies, and in the process begins to interact with neighbours he has spent his life trying to avoid.
Scheduled to start shooting in the second half of 2014, Two Rooms And A Parlour...
Based on Hugratan wa Salah, the 2010 novel by revered Egyptian writer Ibrahim Aslan, the project is one of nine being presented here at Interchange, the development and co-production workshop that unites Diff with Eave and Torino FilmLab.
Abdel Aziz will play the central character of Khalil, a reclusive retiree who is forced to confront his life choices after the death of his wife. Realising that he has never left Cairo, Khalil makes it his mission to see another country before he dies, and in the process begins to interact with neighbours he has spent his life trying to avoid.
Scheduled to start shooting in the second half of 2014, Two Rooms And A Parlour...
- 12/7/2013
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, the legendary Egyptian actor who was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at last year’s Diff, will headline an adaptation of Two Rooms And A Parlour, a new high-profile addition to the production slate of Arab talent hothouse Film Clinic.
Based on Hugratan wa Salah, the 2010 novel by revered Egyptian writer Ibrahim Aslan, the project is one of nine being presented here at Interchange, the development and co-production workshop that unites Diff with Eave and Torino FilmLab.
Abdel Aziz will play the central character of Khalil, a reclusive retiree who is forced to confront his life choices after the death of his wife. Realising that he has never left Cairo, Khalil makes it his mission to see another country before he dies, and in the process begins to interact with neighbours he has spent his life trying to avoid.
Scheduled to start shooting in the second half of 2014, Two Rooms And A Parlour...
Based on Hugratan wa Salah, the 2010 novel by revered Egyptian writer Ibrahim Aslan, the project is one of nine being presented here at Interchange, the development and co-production workshop that unites Diff with Eave and Torino FilmLab.
Abdel Aziz will play the central character of Khalil, a reclusive retiree who is forced to confront his life choices after the death of his wife. Realising that he has never left Cairo, Khalil makes it his mission to see another country before he dies, and in the process begins to interact with neighbours he has spent his life trying to avoid.
Scheduled to start shooting in the second half of 2014, Two Rooms And A Parlour...
- 12/7/2013
- ScreenDaily
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