The third edition of the Gulf Film Festival, held under the patronage of Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), was supported by leading industry professionals in the smooth organization and logistics of the seven-day event.
The media partners of the event were 103.8 Dubai Eye and 100.9 Al Khaleejiya FM of Arabian Radio Network (ARN) and Rotana. The leading radio stations in the region, 103.8 Dubai Eye and 100.9 Al Khaleejiya FM, and television channel Rotana took the proceedings of the festival to a wide audience through live programming that covered red carpet events, industry panels and talent interviews.
The official partners of the festival Crystal Arc, Mont Blanc, Grand Cinemas and New York Film Academy played an integral role in the overall conduct of the festival. Grand Cinemas supported the event by hosting the screenings at its theatres in Dubai Festival City; Crystal Arc created the mementos; Mont Blanc provided writing instruments and time-pieces for honourees; and New York Film Academy was closely associated with the on-the-spot coverage of the festival.
Mahsa Motamedi, Director of Marketing & Sponsorship, GFF, said that the support of the leading names was crucial in the overall conduct of the festival. “Their partnership highlights the keenness of leading industry names to be associated with events such as Gulf Film Festival that brings together talented film professionals and aspiring talent from around the world in Dubai.”