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NewFilmmakers L.A. Announces New Board Members as Non-Profit Partners With Sharjah Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) has appointed four new board members and partnered with the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth. The moves extend the non-profit’s international programming and cultural exchange work into the United Arab Emirates, while adding film and entertainment professionals to its leadership.
The new board members are entertainment attorney Aditya S. Ezhuthachan, producer Niels Juul, Variety event programming vice-president Susanne Ault, and NBCUniversal producer Joyce Liu-Countryman. The partnership is set to launch during the festival’s 13th edition, running from 25 October to 1 November 2026 in Sharjah. This year’s programme includes films from Thailand, Brazil, India, Italy and the Arab world, alongside emerging filmmakers and Emirati talent.
In short
- NFMLA adds four members to its board.
- It partners with Sharjah’s youth and children’s film festival.
- The collaboration launches during the festival’s 2026 edition.
Explained simply
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) is a non-profit organisation that supports emerging filmmakers through screenings, events and industry connections. Its international work includes partnerships designed to bring films and film communities from different places into contact.
The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth is a UAE-based festival featuring films for young audiences and work by emerging filmmakers. Sharjah is an emirate in the United Arab Emirates, and Emirati refers to people or things from the country.
NFMLA’s board helps guide the organisation, while its members bring experience from areas including film production, law and entertainment events. The partnership links a Los Angeles film organisation with a festival in the Gulf, extending opportunities for cultural exchange and international programming.
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