HAICA (Haute Autorité Indépendante de la Communication Audiovisuelle) issued several formal notices against Tunisian channels accused of broadcasting illegally, though without much success. The radio stations concerned are: “Nour FM”, “Al-Qoraan Al-Karim” and “MFM”, the television stations: “Al-Janoubia”, “Tounesna” and “Zitouna”. Since all these channels refused to comply with the regulations and failed to respect …
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During the AGM of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) in Kuwait, Abdel Rahim Suleiman was elected new Director-General for a term of 4 years, beginning in January 2015. He succeeds Salaheddine Maaoui, who retired on 31st December after an eight year tenure. The new DG used to be ASBU’s technical director and is responsible …
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The 15th French-language Short Film Festival was held at Vaulx-en-Velin between January 16th and 24th. This year, “a fist is short”, Tunisia was guest of honour with an evening of Tunisian short films, including two dramas: Nadia Toujer’s “Précipice” and Samir Harbaoui’s “Désirs” – plus two documentaries, Abdallah Chamekh’s “Ici et maintenant” and “Femme courage” …
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According to a January 9th press release from Tunisian television, Iheb Chaouch has been appointed director general of Wataniya 1, the public television service. A journalist by training, he began working in culture, moving on as a presenter before working as correspondent for different Arab media and web-sites. Sources: lapresse.tn, tekiano.com et busissnews.com
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The 19th International Oriental Film Festival (FIFOG) was held in Geneva from June 10th to 16th. There were 45 films, 16 directed by women, presented in four competitive categories. In the feature film category the jury awarded FIFOG Gold to Tunisian director Nada Mezni Hafaiedh. Her film, Take My Breath, is about a 23 year-old …
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The 5th Sétif International Cinema Days took place from May 4th to 7th. The idea was initiated by Sétif’s Office of Tourism and Culture, whose director Khaled Mehennaoui says the event “offers a space for industry professionals – film-makers and operators – to get together, Algerians but also from outside the country.” The Days provide …
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MAD Solutions is expanding. It has announced the creation of a new branch dedicated to international sales of Arab films. This new venture will be launched during the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Based in Dubai, the MAD group’s new company will be led by Alaa Karkouti and Maher Diab, with Colin Brown as the third …
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