2024 THEME
Climate Change
Festival Guidelines
The theme for this year is Climate Change which, in the broadest sense, means that it has to be about living on the earth in the Middle East. It need not be about environmental harm or reform or environmental destroyers or saviors, although it could be about them. It can be as simple as a film about a person living in harmony with the universe; it can be about a plant or a jungle or a garden or the desert, but somewhere, the environment must be a factor.
There are many Film Categories and Awards ranging from $5000 to $1000. You're encouraged to enter in one of two categories: under ten minutes and under one minute. There are two subcategories in each: amateur and professional… you choose. Applicants may enter more than one film.
FILM CATEGORIES
This year's theme is Climate Change
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FILMS UNDER 10 MINUTES
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All films must be made on your Smartphone.
All candidates must be from the MENA region.
Two categories: Amateur and Professional.
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AWARDS:
WINNER: One Best in Show:
$5,000 Award
HONORABLE MENTION: 3 Amateur & 3 Professional Awards:
$2,500 each
RECOGNITION: 6 Amateur & 6 Professional Awards:
$1000 each
TOTAL AWARDS: 19
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SHORT SUBJECT: 60 SECONDS OR LESS
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All films must be made on your Smartphone.
All candidates must be from the MENA region.
Two categories: Amateur and Professional.
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AWARDS:
WINNER: One Best in Show:
$5,000 Award​
HONORABLE MENTION:
HONORABLE MENTION: 3 Amateur & 3 Professional Awards:
$2,500 each
RECOGNITION: 6 Amateur & 6 Professional Awards
$1000 each
TOTAL AWARDS: 19