Topic: Abu Dhabi Film Festival

The growing profile of Paul Dano

Paul Dano as Calvin and Zoe Kazan as Ruby in a scene from the film Ruby Sparks. Merrick Morton

Oct 17, 2012

The celebrated young American actor talks about his new movie, Ruby Sparks. Read Article The growing profile of Paul Dano

South Korea storms the silver screen at Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2012

A scene from the movie Masquerade, which is a follow-up to 2011's Late Blossom. Courtesy ADFF

Oct 15, 2012

This year's ADFF showcases the best of South Korean cinema. So what makes it the fastest growing film industry of the past decade? Read Article South Korea storms the silver screen at Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2012

Star loses count of all his films

Abu Dhabi, October 12, 2012 -- South Indian director Mammootty is photographed at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, October 12, 2012. (Photo by: Sarah Dea/The National)

Oct 13, 2012

Mammootty looks back over host of roles in Kerala movies in his 30-year career. He says he has slowed down from making 25 to 30 films a year to four or five, which is still more than your average hollywood star. Read Article Star loses count of all his films

Screening is dream premiere

Oct 13, 2012

The Citizen, which picked up the Best Ensemble Cast Award at the Boston Film Festival, is to premiere in Abu Dhabi tomorrow. Read Article Screening is dream premiere

Gere hints at filming in UAE

Abu Dhabi, October 12, 2012 -- Director Nicholas Jarecki and actor Richard Gere attend the press conference for Arbitrage at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, October 12, 2012. (Photo by: Sarah Dea/The National)

Oct 13, 2012

Richard Gere has hinted that he might be looking to film in the UAE, and that he had already been in discussion with people in the industry in Abu Dhabi. Read Article Gere hints at filming in UAE

Richard Gere dazzles fans at opening of Abu Dhabi Film Festival

Abu Dhabi, UAE, October 11, 2012: Richard Gere arrived on the red carpet at tonight's Abu Dhabi Film Festival and was immediately swarmed by camera crews. It was clear that he was the evening's star attraction. Lee Hoagland/The National

Oct 12, 2012

The Abu Dhabi Film Festival opened with the sound of screaming fans as one of Hollywood's top stars treads the red carpet at Emirates Palace hotel. Read Article Richard Gere dazzles fans at opening of Abu Dhabi Film Festival

For reel success, cash is key for UAE filmmakers

Gemal Seede has written the script for a two-part fantasy adventure feature called Legend of Hal, based on Halloween. Ravindranath K / The National

Sep 27, 2012

The Life: In the Emirates aspiring filmmakers, such as Gemal Seede, need to know the funding and networking channels to turn their projects into reality. Read Article For reel success, cash is key for UAE filmmakers

Saudi producer meeting with cinematic success

Illustration: Mohammed Al Turki by Kagan McLeod for The National

Sep 21, 2012

Mohammed Al Turki, a Saudi, has met with success in Hollywood, producing films that have been recognised at the Sundance Film Festival and attracting top-notch acting talent such as Julianne Moore, John Cusack and Richard Gere. Read Article Saudi producer meeting with cinematic success

Off-camera help for film industry

As If We Were Catching a Cobra's opening and closing credits acknowledged ADFF's Sanad programme. Courtesy Tiff

Sep 11, 2012

Behind-the-scenes support from the UAE's burgeoning film industry is making it possible for Arab directors to premiere their projects at one of the world's biggest film festivals this week. Read Article Off-camera help for film industry

Region-wide support for filmmakers

Sep 11, 2012

A list of UAE aid programmes for filmmakers. Read Article Region-wide support for filmmakers

First look at 2012 film festival season

Tom Cruise hit the red carpet at last year's Dubai International Film Festival to promote Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Pawan Singh / The National

Sep 04, 2012

Here's what you need to know before next month's Abu Dhabi Film Festival kick-starts a hectic few months of screenings. Read Article First look at 2012 film festival season

The reel GCC is a varied landscape

The Saudi film Wadjda was directed by the county's first female director, Haifaa Al Mansour.

Aug 12, 2012

Despite geographic proximity, the Gulf's film scene ranges from vibrant and government-supported industries to countries lacking cinemas. Read Article The reel GCC is a varied landscape

Chernobyl Diaries: setting ripe for horror let down by hollow thrills

Amanda (Devin Kelley) and Paul (Jonathan Sadowski) are part of the group of seven who go to seek thrills in the abandoned town of Pripyat, despite warnings, in Chernobyl Diaries. Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures

Jun 28, 2012

Pripyat is a great setting for a scary flick, complete with props, and Chernobyl Diaries builds up to a good scream but chokes when it matters. Read Article Chernobyl Diaries: setting ripe for horror let down by hollow thrills

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IMF official urges caution amid resurgence in Dubai property

Controls required to help guard against a repeat of the boom and bust cycle in the Dubai property market, Masood Ahmed, the director of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department, said. IMF official urges caution amid resurgence in Dubai property

Tornado tears apart Oklahoma community

Rescues workers look for victims in the rubble of a destroyed building at the Moore Hospital in Moore, Oklahoma, May 20, 2013. A huge tornado with winds of up to 200 miles per hour (320 kph) devastated the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday, ripping up at least two elementary schools and a hospital and leaving a wake of tangled wreckage. REUTERS/Gene Blevins (UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENT - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) *** Local Caption *** GRB035_USA-TORNADOE_0521_11.JPG

Children are among the dozens reported dead so far in Moore, the Oklahoma City suburb ravaged by Monday's tornado that packed winds of up to 320 kilometres per hour. Tornado tears apart Oklahoma community

Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

Pain in lower back forces world No 2 to look beyond second grand slam tournament in the calendar year. Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

Visa costs slow tide of cruise visitors to the UAE

Passengers arrive at the cruise ship Mariner of the Seas as it made its maiden port of call in Dubai yesterday. Jaime Puebla / The National

The cruise industry is no closer to winning a reprieve on entry visas in the Emirates despite a drive to boost tourism numbers. Visa costs slow tide of cruise visitors to the UAE

Our guide to this summer's Middle Eastern music festivals

Rihanna. Las Vegas News Bureau / AP Photo

From Morocco to Lebanon and Turkey, the musical festival scene is thriving in the region, offering eclectic acts and stunning scenery. Our guide to this summer's Middle Eastern music festivals

Films with Arab themes hold sway at Cannes

The Dutch-Palestinian film director Hany Abu-Assad. AFP

Now that the first few days of catwalk bling and celebrity razzle-dazzle have died down, the Cannes film festival has returned to what it does best: showcasing strong, socially engaged cinema with a global focus. Films with Arab themes hold sway at Cannes