Media companies that have extended support for DIFF 2011, to be held from Dec. 7 to 14, include the Arabian Radio Network, encompassing of Al Khaleejiya (100.9), Dubai Eye (103.8), Radio Shoma (93.4), as the exclusive radio media partner; CNN International as official international broadcast media; Gulf News; Google; Zee Network, comprising Zee TV, Zee Cinema, and Zee Aflam; Emirates Neon Group (ENG); Kassab Media; trade magazine Variety Arabia; lifestyle magazines TimeOut Dubai, Rolling Stone Middle East, Sayidaty and Hia; Haya MBC; and Eye Media, eMatterz, broadcast partners OSN & MBC.

 

Mahsa Motamedi, Executive Director of Marketing and Events, Dubai International Film Festival, said: "The media plays a significant role in promoting the Dubai International Film Festival in the region and globally. As the definitive platform for new filmmaking talent from the region, the support of the media will give much required exposure for these professionals, in addition to highlighting the festival's credo of Bridging Cultures, Meeting Minds."

 

DIFF 2011 will screen 171 films from 56 nations representing the best of national, regional and world cinema between December 7 and 14 at the Mall of the Emirates, Madinat Jumeirah and The Walk at JBR.

 

The DIFF box office is open at www.dubaifilmfest.com. Additional information is also available through the Festival's dedicated customer care number, 363 FILM (3456).

 

The Investment Corporation of Dubai is the title sponsor of the Dubai International Film Festival. The eighth edition of DIFF is held in association with Dubai Studio City. Dubai Duty Free, Dubai Pearl, Emirates Airline and Madinat Jumeirah, home to the Dubai International Film Festival, are the principal sponsors of DIFF. The Festival is supported by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority.