Getty Images The 13th edition of the Middle East's biggest film event with open on Dec. 7 with 'Miss Sloane,' closing 8 days later with 'Rogue One.' Samuel L. Jackson is set to add to his awards cabinet following a trip to the Middle East next month. Announced Monday, the actor will receive the Dubai International Film Festival's lifetime achievement award, joining a growing list of names that includes the likes of Omar Sharif, Oliver Stone, Terry Gilliam, Shah Rukh Khan and Martin Sheen.