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10/30/23, 9:56 AM Sharjah Film Festival Honours Filmmakers And Closes The Curtains Of Its Tenth Edition | MENAFN.COM
She expressed her profound gratitude towards the dedicated teams and
volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure the resounding success of the tenth
edition. She commended their unwavering commitment, cooperation, and
enthusiasm, highlighting the delightful choices they made throughout the festival.
The awards ceremony featured the honouring of various partners and supporters
who contributed to the festival's triumph, including Sharjah Media City "Shams"
(Gold Sponsor), Al Hilal Enterprises, and Gulftainer (Strategic Partners), VOX
Cinema, Al Zahia Theater (Quarter Qarn), Sharjah Academy for Performing Arts,
and Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (Site Partners), City
Center Al Zahia (Official Partner), Bee'ah Group (Silver Partner), and Sharjah
International Airport.
Other supporters included Sharjah Media Office (Strategic Media Partner),
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (Official Tourism
Partner),“LEAP” (Artistic Partner), EGMC -“BMW” (Official Carrier of the Festival),
Lasirene Salon (Beauty Partner), Centro (Hospitality Partner), and the Ministry of
Culture and Youth,“Oulad,” and“Grand Store” (Supporting Partners). Educational
support was provided by Nikon, and Etoile La Boutique / Ralph Lauren served as
the festival's fashion partner.
Peter Richards, Group CEO of Gulftainer, expressed pride in sponsoring the 10th
Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth, reinforcing their
commitment to Sharjah's cultural vision and the promotion of talent, diversity, and
inclusivity.
Fuad Mansoor Sharaf, Managing Director of the UAE Shopping Malls at Majid Al
Futtaim Properties, highlighted their pleasure in hosting the festival for the second
year at City Centre Al Zahia and VOX Cinemas, aiming to inspire creativity and
support talents in art, media, and film.
Ignace Lahoud, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment, emphasised the
transformative power of arts education and film, expressing pride in partnering
with the Sharjah International Film Festival to amplify the voices of the next
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