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MEET YOUR EDITOR Bruno Chatelin - Check some of his interviews. Board Member of many filmfestivals and regular partner of a few key film events such as Cannes Market, AFM, Venice Production Bridge, Tallinn Industry and Festival...Check our recent partners. The news in French I English This content and related intellectual property cannot be reproduced without prior consent. The Film Financing Circle (FFC) in the inaugural Middle East International Film Festival in Abu DhabiThe Film Financing Circle (FFC) is an integral program in the inaugural Middle East International Film Festival in Abu Dhabi and takes place from October 15 – 17, 2007 at the Emirates Palace. The FFC today announced two-time Academy AwardÒ-winner Paul Haggis will teach a master writing class for 50 exceptionally talented filmmakers, that is sure to provide an engaging discussion about socially and politically astute filmmaking in the Middle East. Haggis’ writing credits include Academy AwardÒ Best Picture winners CRASH and MILLION DOLLAR BABY, as well as FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS, CASINO ROYALE and THE VALLEY OF ELAH, which will screen at the Closing Night Gala. “This has been one of the most exciting and best kept secrets of the Film Financing Circle,” said Executive Director Nashwa Al-Ruwaini. “Paul Haggis’ Master Class is a The FFC encompasses several extraordinary events guaranteed to optimize networking connections between international financiers and film executives. The objective is to create new filmmaking opportunities in the Middle East and establish Abu Dhabi as a filmmaking hub. During the FFC, top-level financiers and executives from local businesses as well as the international investment and entertainment arenas will collaborate and participate in a variety of unique programs. The FFC also revealed the six short-listed applicants for its InCircle Pearl Grant. The Grant was created to expose emerging filmmakers to high-level industry decision makers and facilitate financing for emerging filmmakers from around the world. “The Film Financing Circle recognizes that creative talent is one of the critical components to a film’s financial success,” explained Adrienne Briggs, FFC Director. “Paul represents our commitment to fostering these promising new filmmakers, and we’re excited to give them an opportunity to explore their craft with one of the greatest screenwriters of our time.” In addition to the general conference program, the FFC will produce a unique pitch program. The InCircle Pearl is a competitive program designed to identify, develop and launch the career of the winning filmmaker. Throughout the three-day FFC event, six powerhouse InCircle Teams will create a marketing and finance strategy for six chosen projects. The filmmakers will then have the opportunity to pitch their project to a juried panel of industry professionals. Here is an introduction to the six finalists and a synopsis of their project. Fadel Al Muhari (UAE) Soman Chainani (USA) Rusudan Chkonia (REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA) Max Gruber (AUSTRIA) Kayvan Mashayekh (IRAN/USA) John McFarlane (SCOTLAND) 09.10.2007 | Editor's blog Cat. : abu dhabi Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Film Festival Adrienne Briggs Al Ghaith Al Muhari American University Asia Belgrade Budapest business to business Cannes Cannes Columbia University East India Trading Company Emirates Film Competition Entertainment Entertainment FFC Film Filmmaking finance Georgia Google Houston Independent Feature Project Iran Jamiroquai John McFarlane Kayvan Mashayekh London Los Angeles Max Gruber Middle East International Film Festival Mira Nair Mirabai Films Moscow Nashwa Al-Ruwaini New York City Paul Haggis Pearl Grant Soman Chainani Sony Tbilisi Technology Technology the 2006 Sundance the 31st Golden Chest International Film Festival the cine the Emirates Film Competition The Keeper the Talent Highlight Pitch award United Arab Emirates United States Vienna War War
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