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New Board, UAE Deal Expand Film Org's Reach
26 Oct
Summary
- Four new members appointed to the board of directors.
- Partnership established with Sharjah Intl. Film Festival.
- International programming expands into the United Arab Emirates.
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles has announced significant expansion, appointing four new members to its board of directors. The esteemed additions include entertainment attorney Aditya S. Ezhuthachan, producer Niels Juul, Variety's VP Susanne Ault, and NBCUniversal's Joyce Liu-Countryman.
These appointments coincide with a new strategic partnership established with the Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth. This collaboration marks an expansion of NFMLA's international programming and cultural exchange efforts into the United Arab Emirates.
The partnership is set to launch during the 2026 edition of the Sharjah festival, which runs from October 25 to November 1. This initiative seeks to introduce independent films to new audiences and foster discussions on filmmaking and creative education.
