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clinched the “Best Students Film” award. In the realm of young cinema, “Conscience,” directed
by Mujtaba Al-Hejji, earned recognition as the “Best Child Made Film.”
In the international category, Amir Honarmand’s “Silkworm” was hailed as the “Best
International Short Film,” and Marjolaine Perreten’s “Pebble Hill” triumphed in the category of
“Best Short Animated Film.” Kaisa Naess’s enchanting creation, “Titina,” was crowned as the
“Best Animated Feature Film.” Special mentions were accorded to “Cat Kiss” by Hwang Soo-bin
and “Aleise” by Abdullah Saharti.
In her address, Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director FANN and SIFF,
emphasised how the festival’s offerings had fostered creativity and inspiration among the
younger generation. She expressed her heartfelt sentiments: “As we reach the culmination of the
festival, we honour the artisans and storytellers whose films we passionately followed. Over five
days, we were transported by more than 80 inspiring stories from around the world, all
converging beneath the vibrant and creative cultural sky of ‘Sultan’s Sharjah.'”
Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi reaffirmed the festival’s unwavering support for the
children of Palestine by donating its proceeds to the “Big Heart” campaign, dedicated to aiding
the children of Gaza and Palestine facing the hardships of conflict.
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 generation of film-makers. (ANI/WAM)
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