Abu Dhabi International Environmental Film Festival Launches UAE Contest
The administration of Abu Dhabi International Environmental Film Festival has announced the addition of a new contest within the Festival activities, which will be held during April 20- 25.
The contest is entitled "Environmental Films from UAE" and it aims at encouraging film makers and amateurs from UAE to produce specialized films in the field of environment to publically promote the importance of environment conservation to make earth a better place to live.
The administration pointed out that the contest, whose awards amount to Dh 240 thousands, is divided into three sections that are the official contents of the three kinds of long and short films (narrative, documentary and animation), a contest for amateurs short films and a contest for best scenario. The judging committee of this contest comprises a president and four members elected by ADIEFF’s administration.
Mohammad Monier, President of ADIEFF, said that the films must address issues related to UAE environment, produced in 2011 and 2012, a copy of the film must be sent for review, subscription form must be completed and the film brief must be submitted, taking into account that the final deadline for submission is March 30.
ADIEFF’s administration has elected Pressman Amer Salmeen Al Marias as director of the contest.
In connection to the awards, Monier said that the awards will be divided into three sections and a non-conventional award will be dedicated to the best scenario. ADIEFF undertakes to produce the best scenario selected by the committee and to support it financially by providing ED 200 thousands.
On the other hand, Salmeen said that the notion of "Environmental Films from UAE" stems from the importance of involving the local film makers with their regional and international peers. This will definitely contribute to the development of UAE film content, especially that we are tackling a significant aspect in film industry, which is specialized films that address a vital sector in our life: environment.
He added that this contest is a major component of the festival since it paves the way for amateurs and professionals to communicate with regional and international experts.
Emirate: Abu Dhabi
Date: Mar 4, 2013
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