Vox Cinemas has boarded the next film by the makers of Emirati street racing hit Hajwala and also acquired local director Ahmed Zain’s comedy drama Lisa, which premieres at Diff this year.
The company is also gearing up for the February release of Ali F Mostafa’s dystopian drama The Worthy, which receives a gala screening at Diff today (Dec 9).
The latter title came to Vox through a loose output deal with Image Nation Abu Dhabi, which began with thriller Zinzana last year and also included Saeed Salmeen Al Murry’s Going To Heaven.
The acquisitions are a sign of the Dubai-based regional exhibitor and distributor’s growing commitment to supporting local cinema.
“We are an Emirati company and our holding company [Majid Al Futtaim Properties] has given us a mandate to support the local and Arab film industry, especially Emirati cinema,” said Vox Cinemas general manager Jacques Kruger.
“Everything we’ve done until now has been at an acquisition...
The company is also gearing up for the February release of Ali F Mostafa’s dystopian drama The Worthy, which receives a gala screening at Diff today (Dec 9).
The latter title came to Vox through a loose output deal with Image Nation Abu Dhabi, which began with thriller Zinzana last year and also included Saeed Salmeen Al Murry’s Going To Heaven.
The acquisitions are a sign of the Dubai-based regional exhibitor and distributor’s growing commitment to supporting local cinema.
“We are an Emirati company and our holding company [Majid Al Futtaim Properties] has given us a mandate to support the local and Arab film industry, especially Emirati cinema,” said Vox Cinemas general manager Jacques Kruger.
“Everything we’ve done until now has been at an acquisition...
- 12/9/2016
- ScreenDaily
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