THE EXHIBITORS &
DISTRIBUTORS
KUWAIT NATIONAL CINEMA COMPANY (Cinescape) | Kuwait
CAREER HIGHLIGHT(S):
Since its inception in 1954 as Kuwait's sole exhibitor, Cinescape has operated over 70 screens in 11 locations. In 2005, Cinescape partnered with Front Row Filmed Entertainment, distributing major Independent films from studios like New Line Cinema, Paramount Vantage, Lakeshore Entertainment, Studio Canal, TF1 International, Celluloid Dreams, Wild Bunch, Studio Ghibli, and many more. Since then, this alliance has distributed over 600 titles.

HISHAM AL-GHANIM
Chairperson and CEO Of KNC
Kuwaiti
What's the best advice you have ever been given - or given to others?
Be yourself and play your cards close to your chest.

What has been your biggest setback/hurdle?
Unfair competition in all its forms and at all levels.

What is the biggest misunderstanding about the Arab World and/or its entertainment industry?
Unrealistic profit expectations.

What will have the greatest game-changing effect on Arab cinema?
Cinemas opening in the KSA and the emerging development of its cinema culture.

How do you recognize real talent?
Any person able to think outside the box.