The Dubai City Film Festival (DCFF) 2025 has once again proven why it stands as one of the world’s most dynamic and inclusive cinematic gatherings. Set against the stunning backdrop of Dubai — a city known for its creativity, innovation, and global spirit — this year’s edition celebrates storytelling that transcends borders and cultures.
Among the many visionaries featured this year, acclaimed filmmaker Kumar Raj stands out as a true highlight. His celebrated film Tara – The Journey of Love and Passion has been officially selected for DCFF 2025, marking yet another milestone in his illustrious career.
Kumar Raj, known for his evocative and socially resonant cinema, continues to push the boundaries of independent filmmaking. Tara tells the moving story of a woman’s resilience and emotional journey through hardship, while his feature film Ameena in the 85th Moonstone jubilee week still in cinemas explores identity, hope, and empowerment universal themes that reflect Raj’s commitment to portraying the strength and complexity of the human spirit.
“Cinema is not just entertainment,” says Raj. “It’s an emotion that unites us all , a mirror reflecting who we are and who we aspire to be.”
This year’s Dubai City Film Festival, organized by Globo Asia Exhibition in Dubai , UAE unfolds across some of the city’s most iconic venues, including the Dhow Cruise ICL at Al Seef Street and the Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira. The festival features a vibrant program of global film premieres, Q&A sessions, Red Carpet , workshops, networking events, and live idea pitching sessions creating an unparalleled platform for artistic exchange and collaboration.
As the festival prepares for its grand awards ceremony, the atmosphere is one of excitement and anticipation. For filmmakers like Kumar Raj, DCFF 2025 represents more than a showcase it’s a testament to cinema’s power to inspire, unite, and celebrate humanity.
Under the glittering Dubai skyline, DCFF 2025 stands not just as a festival of films, but as a celebration of the boundless beauty of human imagination.
Kumar Raj has achieved an extraordinary milestone, entering 30 different World Book of Records and receiving an unprecedented 587 awards from international film festivals across the globe.
