IWC - Dubai International Film Festival
IWC Schaffhausen marked another successful presence at the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) 2015, which opened on 9 December and runs until 16 December. As 'Supported by' sponsor and Official 'Festival-Time' Partner, IWC Schaffhausen hosted the fourth IWC Filmmaker Award.
For the fourth consecutive year, IWC Schaffhausen collaborated with the DIFF to grant one talented filmmaker from the region the esteemed award. This year, three filmmakers were shortlisted for the award: Qatari director Khalifa Al Muraikhi for his project "Sahaab", Saudi director Shahad Ameen for her feature "Scales" and Emirati director Layla Kaylif for "The Letter Writer". Layla Kaylif was selected as the winner by the revered jury, and was presented with the USD 100,000 prize. Layla Kaylif also received an IWC timepiece.
The event's master of ceremonies was IWC brand ambassador and television personality Raya Abirached. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer also welcomed international VIP guests and celebrities, including notable IWC brand ambassador Dev Patel, who attended the "For the Love of Cinema" gala dinner hosted by IWC and the DIFF.