Dubai International Film Festival opens its doors to hundreds of volunteers for the largest cinema event in the region

Press release

Published October 24th, 2011 - 08:29 GMT

DIFF 2010 Volunteers

Volunteer recruitment drives for the eighth Dubai International Film Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, will be held from November 12 to 14, 2011, at the Knowledge Village auditorium.

The three volunteer sessions will offer hundreds the opportunity to be part of the anticipated December 7 to 14 event.

The first recruitment session on Saturday, November 12, (from 11am to 1pm), is for UAE nationals only; the second, from 6pm to 9pm on Sunday, November 13, is for returning volunteers; and the final session on from 5 to 8 pm on Monday, November 14, is open for all and for new volunteers.

Volunteers will be assigned to a variety of departments at DIFF including theatre operations, box office and customer service, red carpet assistance, events and logistics, marketing, registration and accreditation, guest relations and hospitality, human resources and volunteer department and the Dubai Film Market, among others.

DIFF is held in association with Dubai Studio City. Dubai Duty Free, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai Pearl, Emirates Airline and Madinat Jumeirah, the home of the Dubai International Film Festival, are the principal sponsors of DIFF. The Festival is supported by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority.

Background Information

Dubai International Film Festival

DIFF 365 Brought Film Fans a Cinematic Journey All Year Round

With a dedicated screening destination at VOX Cinemas, Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, the initiative brought the very best of independent cinema to film fans 365 days a year.

DIFF 365 championed films that entertained, challenged and expanded film fans perspectives. Independent films that might not traditionally be released at cinemas across the UAE and celebrated talent outside of the big studio releases were presented throughout the initiative’s run in 2017 and 2018.