Abu Dhabi Film Commission a member at the Association of Film Commissioners International

Earlier, Abu Dhabi Film Commission - an initiative by ADACH- was accepted as a member of the AFCI and recognized internationally as a film commission.

ADFC management will travel to Universal Studios to participate in the AFCI Cineposium International Conference, 31st October to 3rd November.

"The AFCI Board of Directors is a highly active and motivated group of film commission professionals with an exceptional commitment and dedication to providing the best possible services to the membership, and to the media production industry,"

said AFCI Board President Mary Nelson.

"We are proud that Abu Dhabi Film Commission is recognized internationally and this is another step towards building the film industry in Abu Dhabi and congratulate David on his election to the board of an important association like the AFCI." Said Eissa Al Mazrouei, Director Special Projects at ADACH.

The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) is the global professional organization whose members are film commissioners that assist film, television and video production throughout the world. It is a non-profit educational association whose network of members serves as city, county, state, regional, provincial or national film commissioners for their respective governmental jurisdictions.

"It is an honour to be on the board of the AFCI on behalf of Abu Dhabi which will support our role in assisting the development of the Film and TV industry in Abu Dhabi and contributing to the promotion of Arab culture through film." Commented David Shepheard, Director of Abu Dhabi Film Commission.