The Film Verdict (TFV) announced today that it has acquired Moving Image Middle East (MIME). “The Film Verdict filled the void to provide film reviews during a time when international reviews dramatically declined, TFV recognized the lack of consistent “trade” editorial and film review coverage in one of the fastest growing regions for film and entertainment. This acquisition will allow TFV to accelerate its strategic plans to provide the most inclusive, equitable international platform for the film industry that covers the Middle East, Spanish language territories with CINEVERDICT, Hollywood and all international territories,” said Eric Mika, President and Publisher of The Film Verdict.
MIME was founded by E. Nina Rothe in early 2021. Nina, a journalist and blogger who currently lives in London, has written for Vogue Italia, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Cosmo Middle East, The Art Newspaper, Empire Arabia and HuffPost. She will join The Film Verdict in the role of Editor, Middle East and will continue writing and contributing as she leads the growth and expansion of the newly branded The Film Verdict, Middle East.
E. Nina Rothe said: “I feel very proud to join The Film Verdict family. When I founded MIME, it was always my intention to expand the brand. I can happily say that I have found in Eric Mika, Deborah Young and the great group of writing colleagues at The Film Verdict a perfect combination of ethical business practices, forward thinking, vision and a passion for cinema that is unequaled in the current landscape. With such a fantastic line up of MENA films this year in Cannes, it seems like the stars are beginning to shine brightly on the Region and this partnership is the perfect way to move that even further. The skies are the limit!”
The Film Verdict’s Editor and Chief Film Critic, Deborah Young, rejoined: “Speaking on behalf of the whole team at The Film Verdict, I am delighted to welcome Nina and her Moving Image Middle East into our fold as The Film Verdict, Middle East. It is our long-cherished dream, born out of long association with and respect for Arab cinema and MENA Region filmmakers, to reach a wide audience of film lovers with independent, high-quality reviews and reports.”
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The Film Verdict, the premier platform for global film reviews, was launched in 2021 and has rapidly become the indispensable source of international film reviews and festival coverage for the film business. Its newest additions include in-depth reviews of short films, film podcasts by acclaimed hosts, Spanish language reviews (CINEVERDICT), Weekly Critics Choice, Festival Dailies, and in-depth international Oscar coverage.
www.TheFilmVerdict.com
Moving Image Middle East (MIME), has become the fastest-growing platform dedicated to news, reviews, features, and lifestyle in the Middle East. The MIME brand currently comprises a website, a weekly newsletter, and a press mentoring consultancy business.
www.mime.news
Note: The domain name will remain www.mime.news until June 14, and then will change to www.TFVMiddle-East.com
