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Emerging Arab Directors Given a Pathway Toward Filmmaking Careers by Expanded Pitching Platform at Sharjah Film Festival
Source: Variety · Published
The 13th edition of the UAE’s Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth is expanding its pitching platform for its second iteration. Six projects were selected this year, up from the three that took part during its inaugural program. The expansion is part of SIFF’s effor
The 13th edition of the UAE’s Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth is expanding its pitching platform for its second iteration. Six projects were selected this year, up from the three that took part during its inaugural program.
The expansion is part of SIFF’s effort to build a pathway for emerging filmmakers beyond […]
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