INTERVIEW - Director Havana Marking on being at the Dubai International Film Festival with her film

The speaker shares their excitement about attending the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) for the first time, highlighting the festival's impressive quality and industry panels. They express interest in securing funding from the Middle East for their next film, noting the region's growing interest and resources in the film industry. The speaker emphasizes the mutual benefits for filmmakers and funders to collaborate and explore new opportunities.

What is the speaker's impression of the Dubai International Film Festival?

• It's a small and local event.

• It's an impressive and exciting festival.

• It's not well-organized.

• It's only for local filmmakers.

What is the speaker hoping to achieve at the film festival?

• To win an award for their film.

• To get funding from the Middle East.

• To find actors for their next film.

• To learn about new filming techniques.

Why is the speaker interested in Middle East funding?

• They want to make a film about the Middle East.

• They have no other funding options.

• It represents a new opportunity for them.

• They have previously worked with Middle East financiers.

What development is happening in the Middle East film industry?

• Building of regional film hubs and commissions.

• A focus on only local films.

• A decline in film production.

• A decrease in funding opportunities.

What is the benefit of filmmakers and funders meeting at the festival?

• To compete against each other.

• To discuss only local films.

• To collaborate and explore funding opportunities.

• To avoid each other.