Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert 3 features a rich programme of cinematic activities and shows
- Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert
- 05:00-12: 00 AM Friday
will take place from 12 to 21 January 2024, showcasing a diverse selection of short films addressing various societal and environmental issues, bearing the marks of Emirati, GCC, Arab & international filmmakers. Dubai Culture will present a variety of purposeful activities and shows during the festival, aiming to enhance the sustainability of the film industry in the region and create an environment that brings film professionals together to share their experiences, and knowledge, and inspire new talent to participate in this field.
The programme includes 30+ workshops and 10+ talks and panel discussions with renowned speakers, directors, and cinema industry specialists who will discuss various topics and challenges faced in the industry. Visitors can anticipate musical performances, heritage displays, and artistic works inspired by the history of local cinema. Dubai Culture has dedicated a wide space to showcase the beauty of Emirati legacy, its elements, and traditional crafts, reflecting the Authority’s commitment to introducing and promoting Emirati heritage in cultural and artistic activities in the emirate.
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WORKSHOPS
| Date | Timing | Session | Instructor | Registration Link |
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| 12 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Special Effects & Makeup | Maya Al-Meer - Nesreen Al Naif | Click Here to Register |
| 12 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Script | Mohammed Hassan | Click Here to Register |
| 12 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Al Marmoom Film | Hussein Al Nassari | Click Here to Register |
| 12 Jan | 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Cinematography, lighting& Editing | Fadi Hadad | Click Here to Register |
| 13 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Film Directing | Joud Saeed | Click Here to Register |
| 13 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Preparing An Actor | Khaled Al-Qeesh | Click Here to Register |
| 13 Jan | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cinematic Costume Designer | Lena Al-Khatib - Fatma Almheiri | Click Here to Register |
| 14 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Film Actor Development | Issam Al Zadjali | Click Here to Register |
| 14 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Film Production | Tala Al-Taweel | Click Here to Register |
| 14 Jan | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Film Directing | Yasir Al-Yasiri | Click Here to Register |
| 14 Jan | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Film Actor Development | Aref Al-Taweel | Click Here to Register |
| 15 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Documentary Film Making | Nujoom Al-Ghanem - Ali Mahmoud | Click Here to Register |
| 15 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Film Directing | Hani Al-Shaibani | Click Here to Register |
| 15 Jan | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Audio Dubbing | Khaled Al-Qeesh - Salama Al Mazroui | Click Here to Register |
| 15 Jan | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Cinematography, lighting& Editing | Samir Karam | Click Here to Register |
| 16 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Film Actor Development | Kinan iskandarani | Click Here to Register |
| 16 Jan | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Preparing An Actor | Maher salibi | Click Here to Register |
| 16 Jan | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Special Effects & Makeup | Maya Al-Meer | Click Here to Register |
| 17 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Short Film Making | Hussein Alansari - Ali Mahmoud | Click Here to Register |
| 17 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Film Directing | Aref Al Taweel | Click Here to Register |
| 17 Jan | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Set Designer | Nour Al-Huda Al-Batashi | Click Here to Register |
| 18 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Script | Raindance | Click Here to Register |
| 18 Jan | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Aodio Dubbing | Salama Al Mazroui | Click Here to Register |
| 19 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Preparing An Actor | Michel Nassar | Click Here to Register |
| 19 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Film Production | Jassim Al-Battashi | Click Here to Register |
| 19 Jan | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Script | Raindance | Click Here to Register |
| 20 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Special Effects & Makeup | Nisreen Nayef | Click Here to Register |
| 20 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Preparing An Actor | Maher Salibi | Click Here to Register |
| 21 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Set Designer | Ahmed Hassan Ahmed | Click Here to Register |
| 21 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cinematography, lighting& Editing | Ali Mahmoud | Click Here to Register |
| 21 Jan | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Production Design | Fahd Bakir | Click Here to Register |
PANEL DISCUSSION
| Date | Timing | Session | Instruction | Registration Link |
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| 12 Jan | 7:15pm - 8:15pm | Filming in Dubai | Fadi Hadad - Nahla Al Fahad | Click Here to Register |
| 13 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | TALILA PANEL DISCUSSION: Management of Film Festivals | Amer Al Salmeen | Click Here to Register |
| 13 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cinema Viewing Platforms | Heba AlSamt | Click Here to Register |
| 14 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | TALILA PANEL DISCUSSION: Director-Actor Communication | Nahla Al Fahad | Click Here to Register |
| 14 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Artistic Taste | Khaled Al-Qeesh - Aref Al-Taweel | Click Here to Register |
| 15 Jan | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | TALILA PANEL DISCUSSION: Director's Relationship with the Artistic Team | Aref Al-Taweel | Click Here to Register |
| 16 Jan | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | TALILA PANEL DISCUSSION: The Significance of Cinema for Generations | Saleem Al Thahbi | Click Here to Register |
| 17 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | TALILA PANEL DISCUSSION: Abdullah Saleh's Artistic Journey | Abdullah Saleh | Click Here to Register |
| 17 Jan | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Emirates Cinema | Masoud Amr Allah | Click Here to Register |
| 18 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | TALILA PANEL DISCUSSION: Cinematic Production in the UAE | Hani Al-Shaibani | Click Here to Register |
| 18 Jan | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Filming in Dubai | Dubai Film and TV Commission | Click Here to Register |
| 21 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | TALILA PANEL DISCUSSION: The Actor's Transition Between Drama and Cinema | Maher Salibi | Click Here to Register |
TALKS
| Date | Timing | Session | Instruction | Registration Link |
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| 13 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Al Cinematic Cross-cultural | Abeer Abdullah - Issam Al Zadjali | Click Here to Register |
| 13 Jan | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Ai In The Eye Of The Seventh Art | Fadi Hadad - Samer Khader - Joud Said | Click Here to Register |
| 14 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Cinema Between Classical And Contemporary | Yasir Al-Yasiri - Hani Shaibani | Click Here to Register |
| 14 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Artistic Taste | Muhammad Ghobashi - Hassan Al Hashemi | Click Here to Register |
| 15 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cinema Between Classical And Contemporary | Habib Ghuloom - Yasser Al-Yasiri | Click Here to Register |
| 15 Jan | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Artistic Taste - Cinematic Festivals in the Arab World | Hussein Al-Ansari - Maher Salibi | Click Here to Register |
| 16 Jan | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Al Cinematic Cross-cultural | Kinan iskandarani - Alaa Najem | Click Here to Register |
| 17 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Al Cinematic Cross-cultural | Alaa Najem - Mariana Maalouly | Click Here to Register |
| 18 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Children’s Film Making | Hamad Najm | Click Here to Register |
| 18 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Artistic Taste | Hussein Alansari, Fahed Bakir | Click Here to Register |
| 19 Jan | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Ai In The Eye Of The Seventh Art | Sultan Al-Ahmad - Michel Nassar | Click Here to Register |
| 19 Jan | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Cinema Between Classical And Contemporary | Jasem Al Battashi, Miryana Al Maalouly | Click Here to Register |
| 20 Jan | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Al Cinematic Cross-cultural | Sultan Al-Ahmad - Jassim Al-Battaysha - Nour Al-Huda Al-Bataysha | Click Here to Register |
| 20 Jan | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cinema in your bucket (Mobile Filmmaking) | Muhannad Al Shaar | Click Here to Register |
| 21 Jan | 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Cinema and Fantasy | Salim Al Zahabi | Click Here to Register |
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert - 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert - 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert - 11:08 AM - 11:09 AM
School Of Life
‘School of Life’ Brings Fresh Energy to Summer with Hands-On Experiences
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert - 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Hello Summer
Dubai Culture invites all community members to join a vibrant lineup of innovative experiences this June through its flagship initiative, School of Life, which is part of Dubai’s Quality of Life Strategy. Under the theme ‘Hello Summer,’ the programme will feature 18 hands-on activities across the Impact Track and a variety of themed clubs, focused on literature, health and nutrition, chess, family development, language, career, art, and calligraphy. Each session is designed to help Dubai Public Library visitors develop new skills in new and exciting ways
Japanese Kakigori Workshop - Japan in Arabia
Arab Women & Jewelry: An Empowering Story - Tania Heikal & Noura Al Serkal
Health & Nutrition Club
The Health & Nutrition Club promotes holistic well-being through sessions focused on healthy eating and mindful movement. Participants build sustainable lifestyle habits while exploring the connection between nutrition, wellness, and daily balance.
Fruit Carving Workshop - Nada Saeed Kattan
Art Club
The Art Club invites both kids and adults to explore their creativity through drawing, painting, and hands-on art projects. Whether guided or open-ended, each session encourages self-expression, imagination, and creative confidence.
From Idea to Creation: An Artistic Journey in Color - Benedicte Gimonnet
Painting on Tote Bags - Abeer Al Edani
Art 101: Fish Bowl Painting - Medaf Creative Studio
Art 101: Painting with Gold Leaf - Medaf Creative Studio
Book Club
The Book Club offers reading sessions for children and adults at different times, fostering a love for literature and discussion. Children engage through stories and interactive activities, while adults explore deeper themes and shared reflections in a welcoming setting.
Journeys and Escapes: Travel and Transformation
Family Developement Club
The Family Development Club offers a welcoming space for individuals to strengthen family bonds, enhance well-being, and grow together through community-based learning. With engaging sessions on parenting, communication, and personal development, the club supports meaningful connections at home and in society.
Keys to Life: Planning for Summer with the Family - Jehan Safar
Keys to Life: The Art of Successful Relationships for Women - Jehan Safar
Language Club
The Language Club celebrates cultural exchange and learning through languages like Arabic and French. With age-appropriate formats, children engage through play and storytelling, while adults build conversational skills and cultural insight.
Smell: In the Arabic Language - Arabically
Arabic: A Journey of Fun and Challenge - Nahky Araby
Calligraphy Club
The Calligraphy Club explores the artistic and cultural dimensions of writing. Participants can join distinct experiences such as the Ruq’ah Impact Track, focused on Arabic calligraphy, or creative sessions like Baybayin Calligraphy.
Baybayin Calligraphy on Shell - Gino Banola
Creative Impact Track: Ruq'ah Calligraphy - Mohammad Hussain Altamimi
Creative Impact Track: Ruq'ah Calligraphy - Mohammad Hussain Altamimi
Creative Impact Track: Ruq'ah Calligraphy - Mohammad Hussain Altamimi
Photography Club
The Photography Club supports budding and intermediate photographers in developing their visual storytelling skills. With opportunities to explore technique, composition, and community themes, the club encourages participants to capture meaning through the lens.
Creative Impact Track: Professional Photography Publishing - Reporters & Canon
Creative Impact Track: Professional Photography Publishing (Photography Exhibition) - Reporters & Canon
Museums
Turath Centre: programmes and training workshops highlighting Emirati culture and heritage
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Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert - 12:00 AM - 10:25 AM