“I've been involved in this event really much since the start, many years ago and very excited to see how it's grown. The number of people who are here today is fantastic, literally hundreds of people from across the industry, producers, Read More

“I’d like to extend my great appreciation and respect for Ms. Leila Masinaei’s relentless work to make this happen, and for the great organization and the rich participation of the industry’s experts which was quite educational for me, Read More

“I'm really delighted to be here at the 6th META Cinema Forum. We have been here since the first edition and it's growing every year and it's really an interesting spot to learn about the market and to be able to discuss many opportunities, Read More

“It's a pleasure to be here at the 6th META Cinema Forum. It's been great to see the high level of suppliers here from the industry, being able to meet with old friends and also hearing the latest trends both in terms of the exhibition side Read More

“ I'm very happy to be here at the 6th META Cinema Forum. A lot of people, a lot of activity, a lot of exhibitors, a lot of interesting panels. Today is day one, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the rest of the forum goes”

“I’m absolutely delighted to be here for the 6th META Cinema Forum. I'm really pleased to see that this event is growing in size and relevance year on year for our industry. It's turning into a really key date on our calendar each year. Read More

“It's great to be here to meet a lot of filmmakers, producers, distributors and new technology that is coming up for cinema and get introduced to them. I think this really helps filmmakers to understand how you can enhance your technological Read More

“Congratulations to the GM team who have put together another wonderful event. This is not my first time here. It's been many years, but each year successively gets better, gets far more interactive. The presentations and all the Read More

“The META Cinema Forum is a great platform across the Middle East and Africa. It's a great time for us to be here, to be able to talk about the new trends that are happening in the cinema and film industry.”

"The META Cinema Forum has been absolutely fantastic so far; the topics are incredibly relevant in this changing world where we've got to get people out of their homes and back into the cinemas. The challenges are massive for us to do so and it's on all of us to take insights and learn a lot from the industry experts who are here."

"The 7th META Cinema Forum is a very good platform that brings in all stakeholders under one roof and discussing future challenges and how the sector can flourish."

"We've had two fantastic sessions from the operators themselves giving us project updates as to what is going on now and what is in the pipeline for them in the future. We've also had a very engaging session from stakeholders such as the Abu Dhabi Film Commission talking to us about what the regulators can do to help facilitate inevitable changes that are happening in the industry at the moment."

“This is my 3rd attendance for the 7th Cinema Forum. I find it an amazing experience, not only is it an excellent networking opportunity but also good to make new friends in the industry and reconnect with old time friends as well. The fortunate part about having an event of this nature is that everyone is under one roof which is always a wonderful opportunity to be able to connect with multiple people at the same time... Well done to META Cinema Forum for an excellently organized event as usual, continuing to showcase the importance of cinema."

“The META Cinema Forum has been a real success this year. We've had really great people come, a lot of great insights, but also a lot of positivity about the industry itself and the future of the region...”

“This is our fifth year participating in this esteemed event as sponsors, and we are grateful for the opportunity to connect with customers in the region and showcase our latest products. We have thoroughly enjoyed the conference this year and value the interactions and insights gained.”

“It was a truly valuable event, providing an excellent opportunity to connect with industry stakeholders and fellow vendors offering complementary services. Engaging in discussions has been instrumental in enhancing our production capabilities and fostering better integration between our technologies to achieve the most effective outcomes. This event also facilitated two-way communication, allowing us to meet both existing customers and prospective clients. It has been a pleasure to participate, and we appreciate the effort that went into organizing such a collaborative and innovative event."

“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on the success of the 7th META Cinema Forum 2024. Every detail of the event was meticulously crafted, and it was truly inspiring. The sessions were insightful and deeply enriching, offering me valuable knowledge that I can apply to my personal and professional journey.”

“I am pleased to be part of this forum and excited to have had the opportunity to lead a session focused on helping filmmakers effectively promote and market their films. Our goal is to empower the short film market in the region and contribute to its growth and revitalization.”