Well, here I go again it seems that every time I blog I announce I’m going to post regularly and then I don’t. I have so much to share but lack the time and discipline. So, I am going to try something new and just see how it goes each day.
I am in Dubai at the time of this posting. I spoke on a panel at the Dubai Int’l Film Festival today. Now I am packing. I have to be in the hotel lobby by 5am. I skipped the gala due to work back home and frankly I’m not feeling well.
The first leg of my flight is 17 hours direct to LA then 2.5 hours to Seattle. I can’t wait to get home. This has been an incredible trip for me personally and professionally. IndieFlix was somewhat of a little darling here at the festival. We represent hope for these filmmakers who have in some instances risked their lives to tell their stories. They are passionate, kind, driven and open to learning and trying anything to get their films out into the world. These films are beautiful, moving and can connect people. I heard great success stories from both male and female filmmakers experimenting with their content. They should be on these panels next year.
On a personal level I leave Dubai filled with the sincere warmth and generosity of the people who checked on me just enough to make me feel special but not spoiled. The level of professionalism here is impressive. Everyone speaks english. I was introduced to so many talented filmmakers. It will take me a week to go through the discs of films and biz cards. I look forward to adding even more cultural, edgy fare to the IndieFlix library.
Back to packing…
Dubai!
Scilla
IndieFlix CEO
Tags: DIFF, Dubai Int'l Film Festival, filmmakers, IndieFlix, Scilla
