Curators

MBRSC

AUD The Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication of the American University In Dubai

The School is oriented to fill the gaps that have historically marred the teaching of media in the Arab world. It strives to graduate students who integrate immediately and instinctively into the working environment of a diversity of Arab media institutions. For that purpose, AUD and MBRSC has set up the programs to teach top-ranking students not only first class professional skills, but also how to infuse their practical knowledge with civic values. It is through the proper use of simple, yet rich diction that students are able to translate their original thoughts, ideas, their trials and tribulations, into stories. That is why the program's Arabic track places a significant emphasis on the student's proficiency in the Arabic language, while the English track on the English language.

Middle East Comic Con

The Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) is the only consumer event for fans of cult entertainment & popular culture in the Middle East.
Launched as consistent outlet for the many thousands of fans in the region and to support both the media, licensing and entertainment industry as well as encouraging a new generation of artists, writers, directors and entrepreneurs within the entertainment & artistic field.

Creative lab

Born as an initiative to support the talent needed for sustainable growth of the creative and media industries in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, twofour54 creative lab - part of twofour54, the commercial arm of the Media Zone Authority-Abu Dhabi - identifies, nurtures and guides young Arab creatives who are looking to jumpstart their media career.

creative lab offers access to production expertise, funding, mentoring, use of equipment and other practical ways to develop the first spark of an idea into a piece of tangible output. Community members can gain experience by getting involved in other community member's projects or find opportunities to work side-by-side with more experienced media professionals, helping to equip them for a career in the creative and media industries.

Since its establishment in 2010, creative lab has worked across all media platforms, including short film, music, online apps, electronic games and (digital) publishing, completing 57 projects and helping 500+ young Arabs to take their first steps in the media industry.

Dubai International Film Festival

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is the leading film festival in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Since its inception in 2004, the festival has served as an influential platform for Arab filmmakers and talent at an international level, by spearheading the cinema movement in the region.