PANEL DISCUSSION: Arab Cinema in the World: Tracing the Festival Circuit

Thu Sep 28, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (75 min)

Film festivals are often the gateway for Arab cinema’s visibility within the global cinematic landscape. In their celebration of diverse and wide ranging cinematic productions, festivals are vital avenues for films to be seen, acquired, distributed and exhibited to audiences all over the world. On this panel, a number of prominent programmers will discuss the place of Arab Cinema in their respective festivals, giving audiences in attendance the chance to acquire a deeper understanding of the exciting yet highly competitive world of the international festival circuit and the numerous opportunities it opens up.