• Nashen Moodley, 36, a South African living in Australia, is the director of AsiaAfrica programme, as well as co-director of Cinema of the World. "Fish & Cat. It’s an extraordinary and chilling film shot in one remarkable take. A must.” Courtesy DIFF
    Nashen Moodley, 36, a South African living in Australia, is the director of AsiaAfrica programme, as well as co-director of Cinema of the World. "Fish & Cat. It’s an extraordinary and chilling film shot in one remarkable take. A must.” Courtesy DIFF
  • Georgina Shorter, 39, from Singapore is DIFF’s head of Dubai forum. “Mandela. Long Walk to Freedom – Really fascinating story with an interesting cast and I’m intrigued to see what take they will go for on such an iconic personality.” AP Photo / The Weinstein Company, Keith Bernstein
    Georgina Shorter, 39, from Singapore is DIFF’s head of Dubai forum. “Mandela. Long Walk to Freedom – Really fascinating story with an interesting cast and I’m intrigued to see what take they will go for on such an iconic personality.” AP Photo / The Weinstein Company, Keith Bernstein
  • Alison Wilcox, 38, British, is DIFF’s head of communications. "Omar by Hany Abu Assad. An incredible film which won the Jury Prize in the A Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival this year and is currently being considered for Best Foreign Language at next year’s Oscars.”
    Alison Wilcox, 38, British, is DIFF’s head of communications. "Omar by Hany Abu Assad. An incredible film which won the Jury Prize in the A Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival this year and is currently being considered for Best Foreign Language at next year’s Oscars.”
  • Jane Williams, from the UK, director Dubai Film Connection and Forum. "Factory Girl by Mohamed Khan, The River by Abdenour Zahzah and Walls and People by Dalila Ennadre are all films we are extremely proud of as they have been supported by the Dubai Film Connection (DFC). The DFC, now in its seventh year, introduces Arab filmmakers to international film professionals and organisations and offers more than US$100,000 (Dh367,000) in prizes to help bring a filmmakers script to screen.” Courtesy: Dubai International Film Festival
    Jane Williams, from the UK, director Dubai Film Connection and Forum. "Factory Girl by Mohamed Khan, The River by Abdenour Zahzah and Walls and People by Dalila Ennadre are all films we are extremely proud of as they have been supported by the Dubai Film Connection (DFC). The DFC, now in its seventh year, introduces Arab filmmakers to international film professionals and organisations and offers more than US$100,000 (Dh367,000) in prizes to help bring a filmmakers script to screen.” Courtesy: Dubai International Film Festival
  • Dorothee Wenner, 52, German, is the DIFF programmer for the subcontinent. “Kajarya - a clash of cultures within India: two women whose stories tragically and unexpectedly intertwine. It’s an eye-opener in the disguise of a contemporary thriller.” Courtesy DIFF
    Dorothee Wenner, 52, German, is the DIFF programmer for the subcontinent. “Kajarya - a clash of cultures within India: two women whose stories tragically and unexpectedly intertwine. It’s an eye-opener in the disguise of a contemporary thriller.” Courtesy DIFF
  • Zeina Safeer, Lebanese, is DIFF’s Arab PR and talent manager. "With a powerhouse Arab cast Rock The Casbah stars the iconic Omar Sharif who never fails to impress along with Nadine Labaki. Emotions run high and there are a lot of laugh-out-loud moments that audiences will enjoy.” Courtesy DIFF
    Zeina Safeer, Lebanese, is DIFF’s Arab PR and talent manager. "With a powerhouse Arab cast Rock The Casbah stars the iconic Omar Sharif who never fails to impress along with Nadine Labaki. Emotions run high and there are a lot of laugh-out-loud moments that audiences will enjoy.” Courtesy DIFF
  • Philip Cheah, 55, from Singapore, is the DIFF programme consultant for Asia/Africa: "Wukan by Lynn Lee and James Leong. After over 60 years of communism, China’s first democratic experiment is exactly that - an experiment.” DIFF
    Philip Cheah, 55, from Singapore, is the DIFF programme consultant for Asia/Africa: "Wukan by Lynn Lee and James Leong. After over 60 years of communism, China’s first democratic experiment is exactly that - an experiment.” DIFF
  • Paul Smith, 39, British, head of events: "Words and Pictures by Fred Schepisi has a stellar cast including Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche. It’s a witty and ultimately moving film. Not to be missed." Courtesy DIFF
    Paul Smith, 39, British, head of events: "Words and Pictures by Fred Schepisi has a stellar cast including Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche. It’s a witty and ultimately moving film. Not to be missed." Courtesy DIFF

In pictures: top picks for DIFF

Kelly Crane

December 07, 2013

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