ELIGIBILITY FOR DUBAI FILM CONNECTION & DUBAI FILMMMART
Dubai Film Connection & Dubai Filmmart is reserved for film industry professionals meeting one of the following job profiles. Requests for accreditation starts August 15th 2012 until end of festival December 16th 2012.
Early bird online registration for Market is free till September 30th, 2012; registration will cost a charge of AED 200 (US$55), which will be applied beyond October 1st, 2012. Media and Student registration will continue to be free of charge.
There is a MAXIMUM of 4 free registrations per company. Each additional approved request will be subject to an AED 200 fee. Fees will be collected prior to the collection of the DIFF badge.
Professional categories eligible for accreditation requests:
- International Sales Agent
- Producer
- Production
- Programmer
- Rights Owner
- Sales Agent
- TV Company
- Commission Editor (TV)
- Broadcast - Television
- Buyer/Seller
- Director
- Distribution
- Executive Producer
- Film Commission
- Film Director
- Film Festivals & Markets
- Film Publisher (Video, DVD, Music)
- Film Finance & Funding
Benefits of Accreditation at the Dubai Film Connection & Dubai Filmmart:
Upon approval, your accreditation badge will allow you access to Dubai Film Connection, Dubai Filmmart, Dubai Film Market Lounge, Dubai Film Forum and exclusive networking opportunities. This badge will also give you access to selected DIFF areas and events. It will also give you free access to festival screenings (limited number of tickets per day, and subject to seat availability), with the exception of gala screenings.
The accreditation is valid for the duration of DIFF; it must be clearly displayed and shown upon request to personnel in all areas of the Festival. Badges remain the property of DIFF and must be surrendered upon request.
If you are from the industry, you will have the opportunity to appear in the Dubai Film Market Guide. By accepting this option during your online registration, you enable us to print out your professional information in the guide.
Incomplete records, or registrations made after November 4th, will not be included in any Dubai Film Market Publications.
Once your registration form has been processed and approved, you will be informed by email. Registration badges will be available for all approved delegates at the Registration Centre located within Festival Headquarters at Madinat Jumeirah. The exact dates and timing for collection will be communicated to you once your application has been processed and approved.
