Prominent Emirati filmmakers believe that in order to foster a passion of film culture in young people, cinema lessons ought to be taught in schools and included in the curriculum. Abdalla Al Kaabi, an Emirati writer and director, underlined during a panel discussion at the Arab Media Summit that the limited success of Emirati film is partly due to the absence of early exposure to local tales and people. In order to contribute to the development of a robust national film identity, he emphasised the importance of teaching students about domestic film.
He stated that he has been advocating for implementing an Emirati cinema course in schools since 2016 and that “we need to embed the cinema culture all the way with different elements.” How does [film] not contribute to the development of the human mind? Consider the impact that would have on UAE schools in only five or ten years. However, we must begin now,” Al Kaabi continued.
The panel, ‘Behind the Lens: Emirati Filmmakers,’ was held on the second day of the Arab Media Summit, which was held from May 26 to 28. The ‘culture’ surrounding UAE-made cinema is one of the biggest challenges facing young Emirati filmmakers,” he remarked.
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