Dubai, December 6th, 2012 - The ninth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced that it has received strategic and complimentary support from some of the region's premium brands and media as its Supporting Partners.

Many of the brands & media have supported DIFF since its inception, strengthening its reputation as a leading Film Festival, both regionally and internationally. Companies and associations that have extended support for the ninth edition of the Festival, to be held from December 9th to 16th, 2012, include Al Sada, Crystal Gallery, Explorer, Leo Burnett, Manipal University, Masar Printing Press,  Media Watch, MMI Patron, Seawings and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Center for Cultural Understanding.

DIFF's Executive Director of Marketing & Events, Mahsa Motamedi, commented: "The support of our partners has been invaluable from the establishment of the Festival, allowing us to create, and co-create, first-class events and experiences. I would like to thank our Barter and Supporting Partners for their on-going support and collaboration."

The DIFF box office is open online on at www.dubaifilmfest.com. Additional information is also available through the Festival's dedicated customer care number, 363 FILM (3456).

"Friends of the Festival" packages are now available for the upcoming 9th edition of DIFF. Film enthusiasts can select from any of the six exclusive tiers - DIFF Platinum Partner, DIFF Gold Circle, Patron of DIFF, DIFF Supporter, DIFF Genre and DIFF 10 and 25 ticket deals. In return, patrons will receive insider access to the Festival as an acknowledgement of their support for one of the most anticipated events on the UAE's cultural calendar. For full details on each package and ticket purchases please visit www.dubaifilmfest.com, contact DIFF.Customerservice@filmfest.ae or the call centre 363-3456.

Tickets 'One Night to Change Lives' charity event to benefit Oxfam and Dubai Cares are available by telephone on +971 4 450 4531 or email amal.alredha@dubaicares.ae or visit www.onenighttochangelives.com

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About DIFF
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is the leading film festival in the Middle East and Africa. Since its inception in 2004, the festival has served as an influential platform for Arab filmmakers and talent at an international level, by spearheading the cinema movement in the region. The 9th edition of DIFF is set to take place between December 9 - 16, 2012.

Dubai International Film Festival supports Expo 2020 Bid Dubai, UAE, is presented by The Investment Corporation of Dubai and held in association with Dubai Studio City. Dubai Duty Free, Emirates Airline and Madinat Jumeirah, home to the Dubai International Film Festival, are the principal sponsors of DIFF. The Festival is supported by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority and the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award. 

For further Information please contact:
Gehna Mohanani
M: +971 50 8009254
E: Gehna.mohanani@edelman.com

Houssam Kablawi
M: +971 50 4415126
E: Houssam.Kablawi@edelman.com

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