Dubai Culture Launches Al Marmoom Short-Film Competition
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has announced the open call for the Al Marmoom Short-Film Competition, part of the fourth Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert festival. This competition aims to enrich the local film scene and support filmmakers by providing a platform to share their experiences and knowledge, inspiring new talent to join the field.
Key Details:
- Open to filmmakers globally
- Application period: August 14 – September 30
- Categories: Documentaries, Animated Films, Live-Action, and AI-made Films
- Festival dates: January 3-12, 2025
- Location: Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve
A specialized committee of experts, directors, and filmmakers will screen and evaluate the submitted films. The competition targets emerging filmmakers and directors, encouraging them to present distinctive, original, and recent works that have not been shown in any festival before. Films should be between 3 and 30 minutes long and free from any offensive content.
The festival aims to enhance the sustainability of the film industry in the region, create an inspiring environment for industry professionals, and provide a cultural experience for the public. The third edition of the festival screened over 70 films from Emirati, Gulf, Arab, and international filmmakers, and hosted talks, workshops, and exhibitions inspired by the history of cinema.
Doubts Revealed
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority -: This is an organization in Dubai that promotes and supports arts and culture in the city. They organize events and competitions to help artists and filmmakers.
Al Marmoom Short-Film Competition -: This is a contest for making short films. It is part of a bigger event called Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert festival.
filmmakers -: These are people who make movies or films. They can create different types of films like documentaries, animated films, and live-action films.
documentaries -: These are films that show real-life events or stories. They are made to inform or educate people about a certain topic.
animated films -: These are movies made using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques to create moving images. They are often like cartoons.
live-action -: These are films that use real people and real settings, not animated or drawn characters.
AI-made films -: These are movies created using artificial intelligence, which is a type of computer technology that can think and learn like humans.
Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve -: This is a protected area in the desert near Dubai. It is a place where nature and wildlife are preserved and people can visit to enjoy the natural environment.
