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Ibda'a Media Student Awards announced

Dubai Media City was launched in January 2001 to become a regional centre for media activity whether it be Music, News Media, Broadcasting and so on. The infrastructure and services offered by the city has encouraged several leading media companies to relocate their headquarters to Dubai Media City. These include companies like Reuters, CNN, CNBC's Middle East Business News; Middle East Broadcasting Corporation (MBC),; Sony Broadcast and Professional and Saudi Research and Publishing (SRPC) etc….

The Dubai Media City is announcing its second Annual Ibda'a Media Student Awards.
Its mission is the discovery, showcasing and recognition of exceptional student media talent in the region. Named after the Arabic word for creativity, the Ibda'a Awards seek talented candidates from all over the region; the Middle East to the Indian subcontinent and South Africa to the CIS countries.

The 2002 Awards has added a new category which is the Animation to the list of seven categories, Thus they become:

  • Photography

  • Radio Magazine

  • Graphic Design

  • Journalism

  • Advertising

  • Film-making

  • TV Documentary

  • Animation

 

For the details of each category and its requirements please click here.

The entries will be judged by a panel of distinguished experts selected form related business to evaluate originality, style and impact. The awards will be training programs and workshops with reputable media organizations like CNN London, Disney Dubai, Virgin Radio, Saatchi & Saatchi and Gulf News.

Who should apply?
Ibda'a is open to all university students in both their junior and senior years.

All projects should be submitted to Dubai Media City no later than September 15th 2002.

Entries are to be sent to:

Ibda'a Awards team
Dubai Media City
P.O.BOX 53777
Dubai, U.A.E

All entries have to be authorized by the head of the institution and department. Care should be taken to respect the religion and the prevailing culture of the region. Distastefulness and disrespect will result in immediate disqualification.
Entries must be submitted in English and films and documentaries may be subtitled.
Participating students are requested to read the rules and regulations thoroughly. Entries not adhering to them will be disqualified and the judges' decision will be final.

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