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Crossroads

Crossroads

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We are standing at a global crossroads. Technological advances are hurtling us out of the world we knew and into a future that nobody can predict. These changes are felt everywhere, but nowhere are they more visible than in the rapidly shifting entertainment business.

Every Friday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Dr. David Tully (Associate Professor and the Head of Media Department at Middlesex University Dubai) and Deema Maghalseh (Senior Lecturer in Film & Media at Middlesex University Dubai) welcome a new guest from across the global entertainment industry. From the unique vantage point of the UAE, they discuss entertainment business news, trends, and disruptions defining the future of film and television.

Join us every Friday at the Crossroads.

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Episodes
  • Crossroads | Beyond The Hype: How Production Companies Are Adopting AI In Film | Mira Business FM

    Crossroads | Beyond The Hype: How Production Companies Are Adopting AI In Film | Mira Business FM
    Jan 23 2026

    In today's episode, our guest Tewe Pannier, Founder and CEO of GTV Film Productions and Paradox Studios here in Dubai, shares insights from his production companies' current practices, offering a grounded look at how AI is being plored, tested, and integrated across different stages of film production.

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    55 mins
  • Crossroads | From Oil To Oscars: How Did An Engineer Find His Way Into Cinema? | Mira Business FM

    Crossroads | From Oil To Oscars: How Did An Engineer Find His Way Into Cinema? | Mira Business FM
    Jan 16 2026

    What roads can you take into filmmaking — and what does the industry actually demand along the way?

    In our historic first episode, David Tully and Deema Maghalseh welcome multi-award-winning film director, producer, and educator Ammar Galal to unpack a journey that goes far beyond career change. From oil rigs to Oscar-contending cinema, Ammar reflects on how technical thinking, risk assessment, and professional discipline translate into creative industries — and what filmmakers today need to understand about navigating film as both an art form and an industry/ career.
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    59 mins
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