U.S. Filmmakers Participate in Third Annual Muscat Film Festival
January 18-25, 2003


Director Roger Christian, Film Producer Beni Atoori, and Script Writer Mitchell Cohen, conduct a workshop on independent filmmaking in America


The filmmakers engaged in lively discussions about freedom of speech and self-expression with the moderator and filmmakers in the audience

International filmmakers representing 15 countries took part in the two-hour long workshop

Lengthy conversations on filmmaking in the U.S. took place between the film team and participants following the workshop

American producer Beni Atoori surrounded by admirers following the discussion of Hollywood productions vs. independent filmmaking in the U.S.

An international filmmaker captures writer Mitchell Cohen's ear describing the film industry in India
Media Coverage of the Film Festival:
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