Recession-themed films? Not at the multiplex
Today’s filmmakers — unlike their 1930s counterparts — have basically ignored the downturn’s effects on regular people, opting instead for the usual youth-oriented fare. Although the recession officially ended in June 2009, you’d never know it thanks to a national unemployment rate still hovering near 10%, a shaky housing market and more people living in poverty than at any time in the last 15 …
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DIFF opens third round of post-production funding
Dubai, UAE; November 7, 2010: Enjaaz, the dedicated post-production fund of the Dubai International Film Festival Dubai International Film Festival , is inviting Arab filmmakers around the world to apply for its 2011 edition, weeks after the successful close of its 2010 cycle.
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