Networking Sessions

MAFF Industry Days run alongside MAFF and provide a dynamic environment for fruitful interaction and discovery of the world of Arab cinema. MID acts as a unique meeting point between the Arab and Nordic film industries. MID has different networking sessions with various film professionals from all over the world. The focus is to create networking opportunities that will result in tangible collaborations and co‐productions and new distribution opportunities.

Themes & Topics – MID 2026

This year’s Industry Days will focus on key discussions shaping the future of film and storytelling:

• Marketing Independent Films on a Limited Budget
  Creative strategies to maximize visibility and reach the right audience.
• Making Arab Stories Work in Nordic Cinema
  Bridging cultural perspectives while maintaining authenticity.
• The Impact of Cultural Policies on Film Production
  How funding structures and regulations shape opportunities.
• The Future of Storytelling: AI, Platforms & Creativity
  Exploring how technology is transforming the creative process.
• Stories Without Borders: Global Collaboration in Film & Media
  Opportunities and challenges in cross-border partnerships.
• Cinema for Integration: Stories That Heal
  The role of film in fostering empathy and social cohesion.
• Distribution Strategies for Short Films in a Saturated Market
  Practical ways to stand out and reach audiences.
• From Festival to Future: Building Long-Term Partnerships
  Turning connections into lasting collaborations.

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