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29 March 2024

'72 hours' filmmaking contest launched in support of Dubai Expo 2020 bid

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By Wam

Watani Al Emarat has invited filmmakers in the UAE  to enter a competition called ‘72 hours', to produce a short film in 72 hours in any language to support Dubai Expo 2020 bid under the theme: ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’.

Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, General Director of Watani Al Emarat Institution, said the contest is a national, innovative initiative to support the bid.

Filmi, an initiative to provide a single platform to Emirati filmmakers and producers, was launched last year by Watani.

It has so far registered 350 Emirati filmmakers and producers nationwide.

Young filmmakers and producers under the banner of Filmi have produced a total of six films, which have been showcased in various film festivals across the Gulf.