Emirati Film maker
Mansoor
AlYabhouni
AlDhaheri

Mansoor Al Dhaheri

Biography

Mansoor Al yahbouni al Dhaheri, better known as Mr. Mansoor Al Dhaheri, is one of the most accomplished and prolific storytellers from the UAE. As the Chief Executive Officer of Film Gate Productions and Al Kalema Productions, his critically acclaimed movies, TV shows, and advertising campaigns have earned distinction and praise from the entertainment industry in the Middle East.

With a seasoned career of delivering some of the most recognized content to be produced out of Abu Dhabi, Mr. Mansoor has shown that imagination may be boundless, but the power of will generates results. His filmography spans over a decade displaying progression in excellence. He stands as a visionary producer, director, writer, and, most notably, philanthropist.

Mr. Mansoor’s intuition has always kept his home of Abu Dhabi close to his heart. His dream of turning Abu Dhabi into a state-of-the-art filmmaking powerhouse on a global scale is believed to be slowly turning into a reality as many have claimed. Whether it’s his Hollywood motion pictures such as “The Misfits” (2021) or his community awareness-inspired TV series (the first of its kind) “People of Determination” (2022), Mr. Mansoor has proven to many that anything is possible.

His films have been screened at the Dubai International Film Festival, Gulf Film Festival, Abu Dubai Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Festival, and Cannes…only to name a few. Two of his films, Al Biet Metwahid (Unified Home) (2013) and Sarab.net (Mirage.net) (2012), were nominated for the Muhr Emirati Award at the Dubai International Film Festival for 2 consecutive years. His documentary ‘Little Sparta’ (2016) was again nominated for the Dubai International Film Festival. The same film won ‘Best Documentary’ at the NICE International Film Festival (2017) in France. Little Sparta was also shortlisted by the committee that qualifies films for the Academy Awards representing UAE for the 2018 Oscars.

These are just a few of his memorable accomplishments to date. Upholding his confidence in the bright future ahead, Mr. Mansoor aims to put Abu Dhabi on the map for being the epicenter of filmmaking for all.

Mansoor Al Dhaheri

EDUCATION

Holder of over 40 certificates in various training courses.

1998
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science,

CTU

2007-2008
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A), General

 New York Institute of Technology

2008
Diploma in Film Making

New York Film Academy

2010-2012
Master of Fine Arts in Film Making (Film Studies, Cinema, Video)

New York Film Academy

2013-2014
Project Manager Certified by Stanford University, Advanced Project Management

Stanford University

AWARDS

2011
  • 1st Prize in Abu Dhabi Film Festival for Emiratis Documentary Competition for the documentary A Falcon will not Breed a Dove.
  • Nominated for the Gulf Film Festival for Al Biet Motawhed (Unified Home)
  • Nominated for the Marseille Film Festival for A Falcon will not Breed a Dove
2012
  • 1st Prize in Abu Dhabi Film Festival for Emiratis Documentary Competition for the documentary A Falcon will not Breed a Dove.
  • Nominated for the Gulf Film Festival for Al Biet Motawhed (Unified Home)
  • Nominated for the Marseille Film Festival for A Falcon will not Breed a Dove
2013
  • 1st Prize in Abu Dhabi Film Festival for Emiratis Documentary Competition for the documentary A Falcon will not Breed a Dove.
  • Nominated for the Gulf Film Festival for Al Biet Motawhed (Unified Home)
  • Nominated for the Marseille Film Festival for A Falcon will not Breed a Dove
2016
  • 1st Prize in Abu Dhabi Film Festival for Emiratis Documentary Competition for the documentary A Falcon will not Breed a Dove.
  • Nominated for the Gulf Film Festival for Al Biet Motawhed (Unified Home)
  • Nominated for the Marseille Film Festival for A Falcon will not Breed a Dove
2017
  • 1st Prize in Abu Dhabi Film Festival for Emiratis Documentary Competition for the documentary A Falcon will not Breed a Dove.
  • Nominated for the Gulf Film Festival for Al Biet Motawhed (Unified Home)
  • Nominated for the Marseille Film Festival for A Falcon will not Breed a Dove

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Animatex
(Puppet Master)
2022

OFFICIAL SELECTION

ROME FFI
(Puppet Master)

OFFICIAL SELECTION

ROME FFI
(Scattered Barriers)

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Awareness Festival
(Alone)
2022

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Tokyo International
Monthly Film Festival
(Dreams Drawn By Dust)
2022

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Los Angeles Film Awards
(Dreams Drawn By Dust)
2022

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Barcelona International Film Festival
(Scattered Barriers)
2022

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Tokyo Film Awards
(Puppet Master)
2022

OFFICIAL SELECTION

London Independent Film Awards
(Dreams Drawn By Dust)
2022

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards
(Dreams Drawn By Dust)
2022

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Tokyo Film Awards
2022

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Los Angeles Film Awards
(Swim62)
2024

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Nature Without Borders International Film Festival
(Swim62)
2024

LONDON

International Film Festival
2024

Awards

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