Sharjah International Film Festival all set to be exciting
With an amazing selection of film screenings, workshops and interactive sessions with acclaimed filmmakers, SIFF will be an unforgetable experience for all
October is the beginning of an incredible season of events for residents across the UAE and excitement is building for this year’s Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF), which will be held at the Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre Sharjah (JRCC) from October 10-15, 2022.
With the theme of Think Film, what is even more exciting for this, the ninth edition of the six-day event, this year’s interactive experience will include inspiring panel discussions workshops, and screening at JRCC, as well as an incredible programme of film screenings at VOX Cinemas in City Centre Al Zahia, Sharjah and City Centre Mirdif, Dubai.
With an incredible selection of films across seven different categories, a top-tier list of inspiring filmmakers, and numerous interactive activities, there are so many reasons why you don’t want to miss out on atending SIFF in person this year.
FILMS GALORE: With a whopping 95 films from 43 countries; including 28 animations and 16 feature films; there will be more than enough visual entertainment to excite even the biggest movie enthusiasts, and enough variety for everyone atending.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS: Do you want to learn more about video editing, scriptwriting, filmmaking and a range of other new-age film techniques? Be sure to visit SIFF’S Experience Station, Entertain Zone and Explore Studios to take advantage of these interactive workshops. There are sessions in both Arabic and English; the trainers include Nikon and Creative Lab.
Green carpet screenings and interviews with filmmakers: Another highlight of the festival will be the screening of six special films in the ‘Green Carpet screening’ category. These include films in Arabic, Korean and English. The Green Carpet screenings, being held for the first time, will be followed by interviews and talks with their passionate filmmakers and actors. Learn about their crat, their inspirations and aspirations and who knows, there might be a budding filmmaker in your youngster too!
PANEL DISCUSSIONS: SIFF will host a range of engaging talks with filmmakers and film professionals on issues relating to film genres and will be a big atraction for industry enthusiasts.
JUNIOR JURORS: Watch our young jurors evaluate and choose the winner of the Child and Youth Made films. As an inspiration for children interested in film as a medium of communication, SIFF is proud to be a plaform for the next generation of filmmakers and stars.
So get ready to bookmark your favourite programmes and all the films you want to see at SIFF this October and make the most of the amazing six-day extravaganza!
Visit htps://siff.ae for schedules and more information and to register if you are a school wanting to atend.
SIFF was launched in 2013 by the aptlynamed ‘FUNN’, an organisation established by the Sharjah government (under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah). The festival is dedicated to enhancing the media literacy of children and youth, fostering the creativity of children and youth showcasing the very best in filmmaking for, by and about children and young people. As the first film festival for children and youth in the region, SIFF has curated an amazing selection of independent films that carry inspiring messages and tell a range of interesting stories. The festival creates a unique plaform for film lovers and filmmakers to engage with each other to exchange ideas, stories and passions for the art form.
ENRICHINGASPIRATIONSOFYOUNGGENERATION: Representatives of the UAE’S Youth Councils have emphasised that consistent support from official entities and the community are crucial to meet the ambitions and aspirations of the young generation during the Fourth Sharjah Youth Forum hosted on the opening day of the 11th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) at Expo Centre Sharjah.
At the session titled ‘Youth Council’s Challenges and Opportunities’, representatives pointed out the importance of hands-on training for young journalists and media personnel to overcome the challenges they face in the workplace.
Khalifa Al Muheiri, former member of the Dubai Youth Council, said, “Councils serve as an important channel to boost and motivate aspirations of youth and listen to their ideas. The councils, in general, add value to all members.”