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.
The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) started yesterday at City Centre Al Zahia. This year’s edition puts the spotlight on Palestinian films and filmmakers. In the words of the festival’s director general Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi, it aims to “celebrate Palestine and the distinctive quality of its films, which have influenced Arab cinema since the 1920s”.
The festival will showcase a total of 98 films ranging from short films to full-length features and documentaries, from across the Arab world as well as South Korea, Spain, Germany, France and Russia.
In addition to screenings, SIFF offers filmmakers a platform to learn and network. Several panel discussions will take place throughout the week, on topics including pitching for independent filmmakers, visual effects and animation, film distribution, producing content for children and the future of Palestinian cinema.
