“Film festivals have sprung up in the Gulf Arab region in recent years with events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The latest, Robert De Niro’s Doha Tribeca, just ended a four-day run in Qatar’s capital. But despite the heightened exposure, Arab filmmakers say the focus is still on Hollywood and European films with little attention — or funding — given to homegrown films.”
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Looking For A Virtual Composer-In-Residence
“The aim, they say, is to redefine the composer-in-residence for the digital age. He or she will win a modest prize of £1000, and a year-long residency on the website, allowing them to engage with web-site members through a Composer’s Corner blog, a podcast series, online forums, and masterclasses. It will culminate in 2010 a live event with a performance of a new work.”
Broadway Healthy Despite High-Profile Flop
This is one of Broadway’s busiest falls in years. And the box office so far – even in a recession – has been mostly good…
The Trouble With Boards
“Most board members I meet are scared and frustrated and most staff members believe their board members are not being as generous or as helpful as they should be during this crisis.”