ON.DXB, the regional forum for content development and new media, has announced the start of receiving applications from local and regional talent for the opportunity to showcase their work in various areas of the content industry at the first edition of the festival, which will be held in Dubai from 21 to 23 November.
The festival is an initiative of Dubai Media City, in collaboration with the Dubai TV and Film Commission, to promote the growth of the new content and media development industries, and is an ideal opportunity for talent in the film, video, music, electronic games or interactive content industries to showcase their creations to a wide audience. Investors, celebrities, experienced and experienced in these areas.
Applications can be submitted by registering through the festival website www.ondxbfest.com and can participate in all types of content in different languages, including short documentaries, short films, videos, e-games or interactive content, as well as samples of musical works. , Whether in composing, composing or live concerts. The duration of these forms should not exceed a maximum of three minutes, which will be reviewed, selected the best 20 of them, and displayed during the festival. Majid Al Suwaidi, Director General of Dubai Media City, said: “Attracting and supporting local and regional talent is a strategic objective of ON.DXB. We aim to provide a platform to showcase the talent of the UAE and the region to showcase their potential and creativity in one place. It includes experts, stakeholders, leading international companies, emerging partners and investors, which contributes to enhancing the business environment in this sector locally and regionally. ” Al Suwaidi added: `` As a global and regional destination for creativity and innovation, we look forward to hosting experts, experts and talented participants, and providing them with all the means to support them through the festival, which will promote the growth of the content development industry in all its forms and themes, especially Arabic content. ''
“We aim to provide opportunities for emerging talent to showcase their work,” said Jamal Al Sharif, CEO of the Dubai TV and Film Production Commission. In the film industry, for example, filmmakers will have the opportunity to showcase their work to audiences from film companies, international film and entertainment companies, industry professionals, the media and the public alike. ”
“ON.DXB is a platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences, benefiting from best practices that support the growth of creative industries, as well as informing the participants of the latest developments and future trends of the sector that support the efforts to keep pace with the changes in the ways of production and consumption of content.”