VOX Cinemas confirmed as cinema partner for the Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2013
Solidifies six years of partnership in support of Arab filmmaking and cinema culture
Dubai, UAE, 2 October 2013 – VOX Cinemas, has confirmed that it will again be the major cinema partner for the upcoming Abu Dhabi Film Festival from October 24th-November 2nd, leveraging its popular and strategic location at Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi. Demonstrating the success of this partnership, VOX Cinemas’ support of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival and commitment to showcasing local Arab filmmakers has been going strong for six years.
The 2013 Abu Dhabi Film Festival has grown since its inaugural event in 2007. This year, the festival will bring ten days of cinema screenings, filming classes and interactive opportunities for movie-goers with intimate question and answer sessions with producers, directors and film makers after select VOX Cinemas screenings at Marina Mall. Tickets will be available for purchase at VOX Cinemas during the festival.
“It is important for VOX Cinemas to promote and support local as well as Middle East filmmaking talent and we are proud to once again partner with the Abu Dhabi Film Festival in what will surely be an exciting and the most popular festival yet”, says Cameron Mitchell, CEO of VOX Cinemas.
Ali Al Jabri, Festival Director said, “It’s a pleasure to continue our partnership with VOX Cinemas, this gives our audience the best possible experience while watching our exceptional film programme”.
For more information on the Abu Dhabi Film Festival and screenings at VOX Cinemas, please visit: www.abudhabifilmfestival.ae
About Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas
VOX Cinemas is the Middle East’s most innovative and customer-focused cinema experience featuring high-resolution digital projection systems, immersive digital 3D content, expansive VOX MAX screens, as well as premium VIP, VOX GOLD and value-oriented seating alternatives. With 68 screens currently across seven locations in the UAE, and 15 screens in Beirut, the VOX Cinemas experience includes extensive dining choices from VOX Cafes as well as traditional candybar offers, and an extensive menu attached to their VOX GOLD ultimate cinema experience. VOX Cinemas is owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas, which is the cinema arm of the wider Majid Al Futtaim Ventures group of businesses. Majid Al Futtaim Ventures is the growth engine responsible for developing new enterprises to deliver the most innovative concepts to the Middle East.
