42 Entries Selected for Ibda'a Media Students Awards 2008
Dubai Media City Receives Over 2,200 Entries from 25 Countries
Dubai: 11 November, 2008 – Dubai Media City (DMC), a member of TECOM Investments, today announced it has shortlisted 42 exceptional entries in 10 categories for the final round of the Ibda'a Media Student Awards 2008.
The selected entries represent outstanding media talent from Egypt, India, Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, and the UAE.
More than 2,200 entries from 25 countries, including new competition entrants Brazil, Poland, Sri Lanka and Sudan, were taken up for evaluation in the first round by prominent media professionals selected by the International Advertising Association (IAA)- UAE chapter.
Organized annually by DMC in partnership with the IAA and presenting sponsor Ziad Galadari Group, the 10 award categories include Animation, Analogue Photography, Digital Photography, Film/TV Feature, Graphic Design, Journalism, Print Advertising, TV Advertising, TV Documentary, and Radio.
Mohamed Al Mulla, Coordinator General of the Ibda’a Media Students Awards, said:
The response we have received so far for this edition of the Ibda’a Awards is overwhelming. The heightened awareness among media students worldwide has helped raise the global profile of the competition, complementing its overall stature.
Over the years, we have witnessed exemplary works from some of the world’s most creative and skilled youth. The Ibda’a Awards will continue to honor its commitment of offering a suitable platform for young talent to help them showcase and realize their aspirations on the international media arena.
The shortlisted candidates from overseas will be flown to Dubai where they will join UAE-based finalists for an exhibition of their work from 24-29 November, 2008 at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. During a gala awards ceremony scheduled on 27 November, winners will receive attractive prizes that will include internships with leading global media brands.
The Ibda'a Media Student Awards was launched by Dubai Media City in June 2001 with a mission to discover, showcase and foster young media talent. Over the last seven years, it has received support from global media giants and leading media personalities. The 2008 edition of the Ibda’a Awards is co-sponsored by AW Rostamani, DMI, Emirates NBD Bank, and OMD.
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About Dubai Media City
Strategically located at the crossroads of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai Media City is rapidly emerging as the region's media hub. The City provides an advanced infrastructure for media-related businesses to operate globally out of Dubai. Dubai Media City is the place where activities Publishing, Music, Film, New Media, Leisure & Entertainment, Broadcasting, Media & Marketing Services, and Information Agencies will thrive. The facility offers an environment that allows companies and individuals to operate with collective synergy and freedom. Companies based in Dubai Media City have the unique edge of commercial benefits derived from our free zone status including 100 % business ownership and exemption from personal income and corporate taxes. Since its official opening in January 2001, Dubai Media City has grown to become a thriving media community of over 1200 companies and hundreds of freelance media professionals. Several global media giants and promising entrepreneurial ventures have joined this unique community.
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