We are proud to share that renowned Kurdish-Iranian filmmaker, director, and screenwriter Shahram Alidi has been selected as a jury member for the Independent Films section at the first-ever Asian Film Festival of Dubai (AFFD), taking place from 1–7 February 2027. Organized by MovieDOM, the festival brings together independent cinema, digital creators, and streaming powerhouses to build a vibrant, community-driven cinematic ecosystem in the UAE. Based in Paris and serving a