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Join AmCham Abu Dhabi's Arts, Culture, and Education Committee​ as it presents this exciting event "Building a Film Economy: Insights from Hollywood and Abu Dhabi" to discuss the how and why the UAE is embracing Hollywood and the film industry with subject matter experts.


Discussion points:

  • The ecosystem of the film industry
  • Film finance and development process
  • Why having an Educational Infrastructure matters
  • Impact of a private sector of production companies
  • Collaborating with neighboring countries
  • The importance of film festivals


Event Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
  • Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Emirates Suite, InterContinental Abu Dhabi
  • Price: Complimentary to AmCham Abu Dhabi Members; AED 150* for Non-Members


*Prices are inclusive of 5% VAT. The fee is non-refundable.

May 7, 2024

17:00 - 19:00 GMT+4

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Emirates Suite
InterContinental Abu Dhabi Hotel
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Speakers & Moderator

  • Hans Fraikin (Media Strategic Consultant, Former Abu Dhabi Film Commissioner)

    Hans Fraikin

    Media Strategic Consultant, Former Abu Dhabi Film Commissioner

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  • Khadij Kudsi (Children Author, Film Maker)

    Khadij Kudsi

    Children Author, Film Maker

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  • Miranda Davidson (Founder and CEO of Miranda Davidson Studios)

    Miranda Davidson

    Founder and CEO of Miranda Davidson Studios

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  • Lina Lampkin (Strategic Planning and Institutional Performance Expert at Office of the Minister of Education)

    Lina Lampkin

    Strategic Planning and Institutional Performance Expert at Office of the Minister of Education

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Agenda

  • 17:00 - 17:30Registration and Networking
    17:30 - 17:35Welcome Remarks: Liz Beneski, CEO, AmCham Abu Dhabi
    17:35 - 17:40Keynote Remarks: Lina Lampkin, Strategic Planning and Performance Expert, Ministry of Education, Vice Chair, AmCham Abu Dhabi
    17:40 - 18:40Panel Discussion:

    Hans Fraikin

    Media Strategic Consultant, Former Abu Dhabi Film Commissioner

    Khadij Kudsi

    Children Author, Film Maker

    Miranda Davidson

    Founder and CEO of Miranda Davidson Studios

    18:40 - 18:50Q&A Session
    18:50 - 19:00Closing Remarks: Emma Shortt, Founder, xler8AD, Co-Chair, Arts, Culture, and Education

Tickets

AmCham Abu Dhabi Member

This ticket is only for AmCham Abu Dhabi members.

Member Price Complimentary
Non-Member

This ticket is for non-members of AmCham Abu Dhabi.

د.إ142.86
BCCAD and CBCAD Member

This ticket is for members of British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi and Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi.

د.إ95.24

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