The Smovies 5th Season Competition #BornToChallenge is on going

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(1888PressRelease) September 20, 2016 - Abu Dhabi, UAE - Film lovers in the UAE are invited to participate in The Smovies' one-minute film challenge around the Infiniti Q30, aptly called "#BornToChallenge" and to create their content using video camera or their mobile phone cameras.

The Smovies, a filmmaking platform established and managed by BrandMoxie, a leading marketing agency in the UAE, in collaboration with their strategic partner VOX Cinemas, is partnering for this season with the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi, twofour54, Infiniti of Arabian Automobiles Company in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and Tempo magazine.

The grand prize winner will get the ultimate exposure opportunity - to get their film screened across VOX Cinemas in the UAE - in addition to a cash prize of Dh 5000 from Infiniti of Arabian Automobiles Company in Dubai.

"We're pleasantly surprised by the response from the film community who have been eagerly awaiting the season launch," said Sana Bagersh, CEO of BrandMoxie, and founder of The Smovies. "Technology is the big game-changer, enabling people without special equipment or formal training to express their creativity using film."

"The US Embassy is very pleased to be part of this initiative, and to be supporting young local filmmakers in the UAE. We wish all of the participants the best of luck." said US Embassy Public Affairs Counselor Scott Bolz.

The competition's theme is #BornToChallenge which lends itself to a wide range of creative interpretations, at both personal and professional levels, and coincides with Infiniti's launch of the Q30 in Dubai. The competition will run for a month, and will be followed by an award ceremony.

Jury members will include Emirati directors Majid Al Ansari and Nujoom Al Ghanem, Award Winning Emirati Actor Mansoor Al Feeli as well as filmmaking instructors, veterans David Moore, Greg Unrau, Dahlia Mahmoud, Mohannad al Bakri, Michelle Nickelson, Imad Deiratany, and Nathalie Garino from Infiniti of Arabian Automobiles Company in Dubai.

For press inquiries, contact Neil Bie at events ( @ ) brandmoxie dot com or on 02 491 8624 dot

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The Smovies is a short film creation platform that has been launched by BrandMoxie, a leading media group in the UAE involved in marketing, publishing and events. The Smovies is intended to provide an opportunity for emerging filmmakers, by offering recognition and exposure through the platform. The Smovies also embraces new technologies, and promotes the film making capabilities of phones, tablets and other everyday communication terminals. The competitions roll out across three seasons: April to June, July to September and October to December. Other film competitions will focus on narrative and national themes. BrandMoxie's CSR initiatives include Tamakkan, an entrepreneurship and innovation platform, The Dream Players, a programme that supports the performing arts, and The Planetarians, an initiative that promotes conservation and sustainability. BrandMoxie is based in twofour54. www.thesmovies.com

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About Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas
VOX Cinemas is the Middle East's most innovative and customer-focused cinema experience. VOX Cinemas is owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas, which is the cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa. With 129 screens currently across the region, including 97 screens in the UAE, 15 screens in Lebanon and 17 screens in Oman, VOX Cinemas is now the Middle East's largest and most rapidly growing cinema exhibitor. In 2013, the company announced a 750 million-dirham investment in cinemas that will see the company expand to operate over 400 screens in 8 countries by 2018.www.voxcinemas.com

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About Infiniti of Arabian Automobiles
Arabian Automobiles Company (AAC) is the flagship company of AW Rostamani Group. With over 45 years in business, AAC is one of the leading automotive dealers in the GCC and exclusive distributor for Nissan, Infiniti and Renault vehicles in Dubai and Northern Emirates.
AAC is currently holder of Nissan Motor Company's Global Aftersales Grand Prize award and is the only Nissan distributor worldwide to have won the award six years running. In 2012, Arabian Automobiles was awarded the 'Champion Distributor' status by Nissan Motor Company for the third consecutive year and 'Champion Importer' for Renault in 2012. Arabian Automobiles was also awarded 'Dealer of the year' for Renault two consecutive years in 2011 and 2012. In 2013, Arabian Automobiles became the first private United Arab Emirates Company to enter the prestigious Palladium Balanced ScoreCard Hall of Fame for strategy excellence.

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