Dubai Culture invites all emerging filmmakers and creatives locally, regionally, and globally to participate and submit their works for the festival’s competition for the Al Marmoom Short-Film Competition, held as part of the fourth Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert festival.
Applications are open until 30th September, after which a specialised group of experts, directors, and filmmakers will evaluate the submitted films, in preparation for announcing the list of films competing for the festival awards, which will be held at Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve from 3rd -12th January 2025.
The competition includes four categories: documentaries, animated films, live-action, and films made using artificial intelligence.
Participants are required to present distinctive ideas that express their artistic visions and commitment to innovation, in addition to ensuring that the work is original, recent, and not previously shown in any local, regional, or global festival or event.
The film should be between 3 and 30 minutes long, free from any offence to public morals, religions, or communities, and the participant must own all rights to the short film.
Through its official competition and programme of activities, film screenings, interactive workshops, and talks, the festival seeks to enhance the sustainability of the film industry in the region and create an inspiring environment that brings together industry professionals to share their experiences and knowledge, inspiring new talents to join this field.
It also aims to provide an exceptional cultural experience for the public, whether citizens, residents, or visitors, as well as offering a valuable platform to support the emerging film sector locally and regionally, enabling emerging creatives to showcase their creativity, refine and develop their talents, and achieve professionalism.
The festival’s third edition screened over 70 films featuring the work of Emirati, Gulf, Arab, and international filmmakers.
