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American film writer-director Spike Lee is seeking international financial support for his films as the American economy is in recession.
The controversial director is invited to the The Circle Conference, the second annual international film conference launched yesterday by Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage.
He presented awards for 10 emerging Arabic filmmakers in a reception held last night at Shangri-la hotel, Abu Dhabi. He will be holding a master class tomorrow evening.
Lee told tabloid! in the side line of the conference "Inshallah my next film will be in Dubai. I'm open for any plans and ideas. I'm looking for money like every body else… money is tight in the US. The American financial meltdown affects everybody including film making."
Lee, who is visiting the region for the first time, said, "I'm very happy to be invited to this conference and I'm enjoying meeting people."
"I hope to meet talented people to start the industry here. It's easy to do it as the money is available.
"This country was a desert 40 years ago and establishing a film industry is easy comparing to what have been done here. It won't take 40 years either, you just need the right people in place"
Lee's latest film Miracle at St. Anna, has started a debate on the contribution of black American soldiers during World War II. "All the debate was with people who have not seen the film," he said. "Once it was seen the debate was over. Every body liked the film."
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