The Fujifilm Short Film Festival is a regional festival founded by Fujifilm Middle East, to highlight the work of visual storytellers across the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. Films compete in five categories, with three awards in each. In addition, a program of parallel talks and workshops will be announced. Screenings will take place in cities across the region.

Awards & Prizes

Category Prizes (x4):

Fujifilm X-series camera (model to be confirmed), XF16–55mm (Mk II) lens, USD $1,000 cash

Best Film:
USD $2000 cash prize

Audience Award:
USD $1000 cash prize

Rules & Terms

- Length: up to 30 minutes

- Completed between Jun 30 2024 - May 30, 2026
- Country of production: From approved list (see below)
- Final version must pass UAE NMC censorship (2 Weeks on average)
- No nudity, excessive violence, or overt political messaging
- Non-exclusive; no premiere status required

- Open to films produced within these countries (countries actively served by Fujifilm Middle East, where we are currently able to award prizes):

Middle East:

Bahrain
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Lebanon
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates

Central Asia:

Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
Pakistan
Georgia

Africa:

Cameroon
Côte d'Ivoire
Democratic Republic of Congo
Egypt
Ghana
Kenya
Morocco
Uganda
Nigeria
Senegal
Tanzania

By submitting your film you also agree to receive communications from Fujifilm about the festival and related information, either through filmfreeway or direct from Fujifilm. You can opt-out at any time.
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  • Michael Martínez

    Incredible festival and staff, everyone was very attentive. Thank you for selecting my film Lost Fragments of a Seizure. I hope to see you again soon <3

    January 2026
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