Gulf Film LLC was established in 1989, a partnership between Ahmad Golchin and Salim Ramia, with a total of 50 years Gulf experience between the partners. Investing heavily in the regional distribution of major studio productions as well as independent movies, Gulf Film further expanded its industry profile through the creation of the Grand Cinemas group today the largest chain of cinemas in the Middle East with a workforce of 600 people in the distribution and exhibition sectors. The leading movie distributor in the region is responsible for the lion's share of Arabic and English titles across the Middle East, with movie sources ranging from American principals such as Universal Studios, Paramount and Dreamworks to independent filmmakers such as Spyglass, Mandate, Morgan Creek, Arclight, Summit, Hyde Park and Lionsgate, amongst others. Gulf Film Group distributes and exhibits over 200 titles per annum.Affiliates of Gulf Film LLC is Phars Film, with 43 years' experience in distribution of English and Hindi titles, and Al Nisr Cinema and Film Distribution, covering the total mass of Hindi and Bollywood movies brought to the UAE and the Gulf.
