SIFF attracts over 50,000 cinephiles
The festival's winning films will be available on major streaming platforms through partnerships inked by SIFF.
The festival's winning films will be available on major streaming platforms through partnerships inked by SIFF.
Palestinian films, workshops and panel discussions captivated audiences on the third day of the festival.
The 11th edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth will screen 98 films from 28 countries from October 6 to 12, 2024.
Wilding showcased his conservation initiatives aimed at safeguarding historical sites in Iraq, Syria, and Saudi Arabia, which face threats of neglect, misappropriation, and deliberate destruction.
Al Fahad shared her pioneering journey as the first Emirati female film director, navigating challenges from directing commercials to entering cinema and drama.
Written and directed by Tariq Rimawi, the film was produced by StudioNICE Creative, backed by the support of Jordan’s RFC, and received a co-production prize from the Robert Bosch Stiftung ...
Shot in Turkey, 'Nezouh' was written and directed by Soudade Kaadan.
MAD Solutions is handling the distribution in the Arab World.
In this edition of SFP, films will also be screened at Vox Cinemas in City Centre Al Zahia.
The film has claimed several awards, and is the first Arab film to win Orizzonti Extra Audience Award at the Venice International Film Festival.
'Nezouh', 'Sukoon', 'Silkworm' and 'Titina' claim top awards; all festival proceeds donated to Palestine relief fund.
The collaboration seeks to strengthen ties and foster synergy between the two festivals and facilitate the exchange of expertise.
Events included the screening of 'Nezouh' and discussions featuring Egyptian artist Laila Elwi and Egyptian screenwriter Medhat El-Adl.
All the proceeds from the event will be donated for supporting children in war-torn Palestine.
Three screenings will be held at Sharjah City Center's VOX Cinemas.
10th edition of festival to showcase 81 Films from 37 Countries.
Filmmakers interested in screening their films during the next edition of SFP are invited to submit their pitch by April 23, 2023.
The film highlights the heroic defence of Khorfakkan’s people during the invasion in 1507 led by naval commander General Afonso de Albuquerque.
The film screenings will take place on February 13 and 14, 2023.
'The Neighbourhood Storyteller' is the official selection of 25 international festivals.
Together with Sharjah Government Media Bureau and Environment and Protected Areas Authority, Sharjah Broadcasting Authority produced the film.
Korean drama Paper Flower explores hope amidst despair at SIFF’s Green Carpet finale.
In an interaction with youth at JRCC, Sendi highlighted the unique experience of watching films with the audience at film festivals.
Omani actress encouraged youth to follow their hearts and respect their audiences during an 'Actors Meetup' session at the SIFF.
Additionally, Shams will be conducting workshops under its 'Mini Hekaya' initiative to teach children and youth about scriptwriting and its role in artistic and cinematic success.
Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth aims to inspire children's imagination with these screenings.
The ninth edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival (SIFF) for Children and Youth will take place October 10-15 at Al Jawaher Reception in Sharjah. Festival director Sheikha Jawaher bint ...
Sharjah Art Foundation’s annual film festival will bring together more than 30 films reflecting new voices in independent cinema.
The discussion will offer insights into varied aspects of filmmaking from October 10-15 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, Sharjah.
The film highlights the heroic defence of Khorfakkan’s people during the invasion in 1507 led by naval commander General Afonso de Albuquerque.
Thirty films will mark their Middle East debut this year, while 11 will have their premiere in the GCC region.
The jury committee for the ninth edition includes Film, art, and culture aficionados, who hail from 11 different countries.
In the ninth edition of SIFF, 30 films will mark their Middle East debut this year, while 11 will have their premiere in the GCC region.
The ninth edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth has selected 100 films from 43 countries.
The four-phase training programme to continue until the launch of the ninth edition of SIFF in October.
The film, which documents the epic resistance of the people of Khorfakkan against colonial invasion, was directed by Maurice Sweeney and British Ben Mole.
Powerful female voices are emerging on the MEA film landscape, and their stories are receiving recognition and applause across the globe. Canon brought together a small group at Expo 2020 ...
For the production of an Arabic language feature film, Sharjah Film Platform also awarded $54,451.40 to the winner of the Pitching Forum.
Suzannah Mirghani is the writer, director, and producer of 'Al-Sit', which won 26 international awards, including four Academy Award qualifying prizes.
The foundation has announced three grantees for its 2021 Short Film Production Grants: Maaria Sayed, Mariam Al Serkal, and Randa Maroufi.
Rasha Amer, founder and director of She Film, noted that festivals played a significant role in getting new women filmmakers seen.
On October 12, the film festival will showcase 27 films on its 3D platform.
Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth will showcase six narratives of childhood in the GCC Short Films category.
The eighth edition of SIFF will host 48 film premieres, 30 workshops, and panel discussions.
Filmmakers are invited to submit their films before May 10, 2021, and regardless of artistic approach, format, or themes, all films will be accepted for consideration.
Becky Beamer has also produced an award-winning documentary short film 'PSYCAP' (2019) which was showcased at the Socially Relevant Film Festival in New York last month.
Children should have a background in acting, direction, production, scriptwriting or any other aspect of filmmaking.
The Forum witnessed the presence of festival directors, filmmakers, producers, cinema managers and children and youth.
More than 60 short and feature-length films from around the world were screened in Sharjah cinemas and online during this year’s festival.
Senior executives at Spacetoon Family and Kids TV, Bidaya Media and Majid TV, as well as Emirati animation expert Mohammad Ahmed Fikree, talk to Shifa Naseer about their experience in ...
Festival venues include the Foundation’s open-air Mirage City Cinema, the iconic Flying Saucer and the big screens in Cinemacity IMAX, Zero 6 Mall.
The third edition of the annual festival from Sharjah Art Foundation runs from November 14 to 21, 2020 in select Sharjah cinemas and online.
The film will premiere at Cinemacity IMAX, Zero 6 Mall, on Saturday, November 21, at 2:00 pm UAE time.
The third edition of Sharjah Film Platform 3 (SFP3) will feature over 60 short and feature-length films, a public programme of talks and workshops, the SFP Industry Hub and awards.
The session saw Emirati actor and producer Samira Ahmed, and Kuwaiti actor Ahmed Iraj discussing the fundamentals of acting with a focus on acting techniques.
The agreement was signed by Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of FUNN and SIFF, and Baker Ma, Founder and CEO, MENA Mobile.
Additionally, nine artistic and applied workshops for all age groups will be organised based on two workshops per day.
The series, which will feature four episodes, will broadcast exclusively on Sharjah TV from September 27.
The film festival recently confirmed that it will hold its 42nd edition from November 19 to 28, 2020.
The annual festival has been rescheduled to October next year for the safety of guests and audiences due to Covid-19.