In a new initiative to translate the axes of the new Dubai cultural vision, which aims to activate a comprehensive cultural movement at the level of Dubai, the Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai (Dubai Culture) launches the first version of the decree "Film in the Desert", under the umbrella of the Dubai art season in its seventh edition This year, with the aim of supporting the emerging film sector in Dubai, and enhancing the standing of the Al-Marmum Desert as a tourist, cultural and natural protected destination that embraces many cultures and is rich in local heritage and culture. The launch of the deceased "Film in the Desert" comes within the framework of "Dubai Culture" efforts aimed at enhancing the cultural scene in the emirate and enhancing awareness among the public, especially the younger generation, about the seventh art.
Through the event, the commission seeks to shed light on the Marmum region, as a cultural village with a distinct natural desert environment, and to stimulate the movement of cultural tourism in it.
For her part, General Director of "Dubai Culture", Hala Badri said: "Al-Marmoum provides (a movie in the desert) a platform to enhance the emerging films sector locally and regionally, and to provide new innovative horizons for its pioneers to showcase their creativity, cultivate their talents and develop them, and reach professionalism, in a manner that creates sustainable growth. For their work, at the same time, it provides more opportunities for cooperation and interaction among those working in this creative field, and preparing a promising cinematic generation of filmmakers in the Emirates. ”Hala Badri added:“ The event also comes within the framework of Dubai’s new cultural vision, which is to develop an integrated creative system Thriving attracts passionate N in the fields of art and creativity, professional and emerging from the region and all over the world, to work and live in Dubai. The events of the film “Desert in the Desert” will start on the fourth of next March, and will continue until the seventh of the same month, as it will allow visitors to enjoy watching a bouquet of Carefully selected films to suit all tastes and ages in an innovative environment, combining the desert that represents the history of Dubai on the one hand, and advanced modern filmmaking techniques on the other hand, providing them with a unique and unforgettable cultural experience.
Under the title "Film in the Desert", this innovative outdoor event will be held in the desert of Marmum, offering a bouquet of local short films, in addition to a group of distinctive regional and international films. This initiative will contribute to enhancing tourism attractions in Dubai by discovering new destinations and places in it, enriching the traditional attractions that abound in it, as well as celebrating the components of nature and the desert environment in the emirate, in addition to the role it will play in increasing public awareness of the Al-Marmum Nature Reserve system.
Dubai Culture is committed to enriching the cultural scene of the emirate of Dubai from the heritage of the UAE, to enhance Dubai's position as a global city of culture and a global incubator for creative talents.
Professional talents
The event will feature a range of activities, which include specialized training workshops for emerging talent, run by filmmakers, as well as providing an important platform for educational sessions designed for amateurs and young adults, held by global experts in this creative sector.
Hala Badri:
• “The event comes within the framework of Dubai’s new cultural vision, which is to develop a thriving integrated creative system.”