Dubai International Film Festival

FAQ

When is the submission deadline for the DFC? The deadline is August 8, 2010. What types of films are eligible for funding? Feature-length fiction and documentary films are eligible for either the In Development or Work in Progress section. What is an In Development project? Projects in development are projects that have not yet begun production/principal photography and are still […]

Terms & Conditions

Conditions of attending the DFC Once the committee has made its final selection, the selected filmmakers are contacted directly to confirm their participation and asked to provide updated material for inclusion in the Dubai Film Connection Project Dossier which is circulated to industry guests 3 weeks before the event. The Dubai International Film […]

Selection Process

Following the deadline an international team of experts evaluate the submissions and select approximately 15 feature film projects; 12 projects in development and 3 works-in-progress. In the first round all applications are looked at by two different members of the selection team and a shortlist is compiled. In the final selection all members of the […]

DFC Partners

The Event

The DFC invites the director and the lead producer to attend the event and provides flight, hotel accommodation and meals for the duration of the event. As our guests travel from all over the world to attend the DFC, the first day is considered a travel day and the schedule is optional. The DFC officially opens […]