Shooting of the Film ‘DAM 999’ in Fujairah, UAE

Fujairah Location
The award-winning director, Sohan Roy, decided on Fujairah as one of his locations for shooting a portion of his forthcoming film, ‘DAM 999’. Update: See the trailer.

The main message centres on the consequences of a dam disaster that symbolises the psychological dam of human emotions. The film traces the emotional life of a mariner and the pressures on his family. The Fujairah segment involves scenes on a ship at Fujairah overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Film Info
The film’s official website gives information on the movie, the crew and it offers a photo gallery and a trailer to tease.

Film in the Making
The associated blog chronicles the making of the film, including the shooting in the hot Fujairah sun on the largest oil tanker that has ever been on screen and the pre-launch of DAM 999 in Dubai (8 May 2010), which included some Middle Eastern entertainment.

Fujairah Footage
Check out this 10 minute video on the filming in Fujairah:



More on Films in the UAE
City of Life Screening at Fujairah Cinema, Fujairah in Focus, 11 May 2010
The Dubai Film ‘City of Life’, Fujairah in Focus, 12 May 2010.

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City of Life Screening at Fujairah Cinema

The acclaimed film ‘City of Life’ is screening Tuesday (11th) and Wednesday (12th) and may be longer at Fujairah’s Dana Cinema.

Synopsis
The synopsis given at the Dubai Film Festival stated:
“'City Of Life' is an urban drama set in Dubai that explores the existing complexities within an emerging multicultural society's race, ethnicity and class divide. A privileged Emirati male, a disillusioned Indian taxi driver and a European woman's paths are about to collide and irrevocably impact one another's lives. The first multi-lingual feature film to be written, produced and directed by an Emirati with UAE funding, intended for both local and international release, 'City Of Life' blazes an impressive trail for Emirati film.”

Take a Look at the Trailer



Times
The film is not mentioned on the Dana Cinema web site but a representative said the film was showing in Theatre 4 at these times:

Tuesday 11 May 2010 and Wednesday 12 May 2010
3.15pm, 5.15pm, 7.15pm, 9.15pm and 11.15pm

It may also be screened on Thursday 13th but check by calling (09) 224 3100.

Ticket Price
30 AED per ticket (18yrs+)

Web Site
Here is the official web site of City of Life for more information.

Further
‘City of Life’ Dubai Film—Now for the Sequel, Fujairah in Focus.

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Image: Ali Mostafa briefs actors before filming a scene in City of Life. The young Emirati director wants to show Dubai as a real city. Picture courtesy of Gulf News at this Gulf News review.