30 September, 2007

Hundred films to contest in the Middle East Film Festival

The Middle East International Film Festival - Abu Dhabi has announced the Official Competition slate, with filmmakers competing for the coveted Black Pearl awards.
More than 100 films from 38 countries will be shown in the festival.
The Official Competition is primarily comprised of films by emerging directors. Filmmakers will compete in three sections: Fiction, Documentary and Short Films. Fiction will feature 12 films; Documentary section is comprised of six films; and the Short Film section features 18 films.

The Black Pearl trophy is a handmade sculpture representing the exquisite black pearl, a rare and precious jewel originally discovered along the shallow waters of the Abu Dhabi coastline. It is a powerful symbol linked to the history and culture of Abu Dhabi.
There will be competitions in Fiction Films, Short Films and documentaries. Source

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