Announcing... a special event!

Land Gold Women
a film by Avantika Hari

Premiere Screening in Dubai
hosted by the Scene Club

March 25th, 2009

Past Events
Celebrating Creative Women March 8th - 2pm to 10pm
Knowledge Village Building #1 Conference Center
In honor of... International Woman's Day

March 25th, 2009

A play written and directed by
Mr. Alyque Padamsee and produced
by daughter Shazahn Padamsee
deals with the emotional undercurrents
in a person's life.

Unspoken dialogues is an evening of
unusual, bitter-sweet and entertaining
theatre peices conceived and directed
by Alyque Padamsee, arising from a
workshop where people shared feelings
kept buried for fear of anger,
ridicule or embarrassment.

So come and enjoy to a colourful,
entertaining and extremely creative
evening with us.

Vanita Kapoor

050 424 8875 / 055 424 8875

International WIFT Film Showcase & Dubai WIFT Screenings and Guests
Review of Screenings and Events

International Woman's Day Sponsors

Proudly Hosted by

Dubai Studio City at the

Conference Center in

Knowledge Village

Onsite Catering &

Meeting Sponsorship

from

SREE at the Tulip Inn

WIFT
Women In
Film & Television
International

Opening Speech
by
Amanda Lee Falkenberg

WIFT Dubai SPEECH March 8th 2009
My name is Amanda Lee Falkenberg and I am a film music composer having lived in Dubai for the past 5 years.
I would just like to say how inspired and passionate I feel about this event today, and what a privilege it has been for me to be involved in the manifestation of this extraordinary and
historic moment for the Middle Eastern Film and Television industry.
From it’s beginning days the 35-year old Los Angeles institution has grown from 2 members to over 10,000 and now Dubai can celebrate this incredible moment where the Middle East finally joins hands with their international sisters to salute creative achievements of Women in Film and Television.
In these uncertain global times, I find the establishment of WIFT Dubai like a “Beckon of Light”
The positive energy that emanates from this organization seems to be precisely the anecdote that our Film and Television Industry is crying out for. The timing seems impeccable - The heart beat of this newly established Dubai Chapter is now finally in sync with the 35 year old WIFT international institution who have been extraordinarily
supportive of the efforts that have gone into making this day possible.
A group of hard working women have gathered together over the last month to launch WIFT as we were keen on creating a platform that recognizes professional excellence achieved by women in all areas of the industry, to celebrate creativity and imagination and to provided a unique forum for communication, professional development and networking.
Besides WIFT being a brilliant platform for like-minded creative professionals looking for opportunities to network and collaborate the objectives of WIFT are clear:

* To promote diverse and positive representation of women in screen based media

* To Promote and Honor women's achievements

* To stimulate and inspire creativity.

* And finally, to provide a nourishing environment for artistic integrity and truth to flourish.

WIFT Dubai is excited about forging strong bonds with new members, sponsors and partners and feels inspired by their leadership and social responsibilities that are bestowed
upon them.

Thank you so much for your attendance, support and encouragement as we honor the work
of our sisters in the Film and Television Industry on International Women’s day, Celebrating Creative Women!

Women In Film & Television Dubai is seeking potential members! Please help to spread the word by forwarding this page to your colleagues in the entertainment and media industry.
contact: wift@filmco-op.com

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