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Fifth Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival concludes successfully

Sharjah - Arab Today

The 5th Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival, SICFF, has concluded with a well-attended crowd from the UAE and across the region to its film screenings, workshops, celebrity meet-and-greets, competitions, and numerous other activities. The closing was held on Friday evening at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, Sharjah, and attended by the festival’s jury members, SICFF organisers from FUNN,Read more

Movies with strong human messages at the heart of Sharjah

Sharjah - Arab Today

Within a brief span of five years since its inauguration, the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival, SICFF, has gone from receiving 100 film submissions to an incredible 500 submissions this year, from 31 countries around the world. A truly international festival and a rich platform for cinema lovers, especially children, to explore the best films produced locally and globally, SICFFRead more

5th edition of Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival appoints world

Sharjah - Arab Today

The Organising Committee of the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival, SICFF, has announced the jury members of the fifth edition of the event. The committee appointed 19 jurors who will evaluate and assess the submitted entries in the seven categories of Best Short GCC Film, Best Student Film, Best International Short Film, Best Animation Film, Best Documentary Film, Best FeatureRead more

Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival to run from October 8th-13th

Sharjah - Arab World

The Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival, SICFF, 5th edition will run from October 8th-13th, it has been announced. Organised by FUNN, Sharjah Media Arts for Youth and Children, the festival will offer an extensive programme of film showings, movie workshops and media arts activities, all designed to engage the region’s youth with the silver screen. "Each year, SICFF builds uponRead more

SICFF depicts heart-wrenching refugee saga

Sharjah - Arab Today

As millions continue to fleecrisis in search of a better life, Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival showcased stories of refugee children told through their own perspective.The films received a dedicated screening during the festival, which runs from October 23 to 28,and presented the views and experiences of war’s youngest victims. The 11refugee films held under the category “Films Made ByRead more

Sharjah Children's Film Festival continues legacy

Sharjah - Arab Today

With an aim to bring excitement to young movie lovers, the fourth edition of the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF) showcased an eclectic selection of 15 films under the ‘Made By Students of FUNN’ category and 10 films under the ‘Made By Students’ category. The films shown at SICFF included features, shorts and documentaries that delve into topics rangingRead more

Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival serves

Sharjah - Arab Today

Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF), running from October 23 to 28 at JRCC and Novo Cinemas, boasted its most impressive line-up of films yet, showcasing the depth and breadth of cinema from around the world. The selection this year covered over 69 titles mainly from India, the US, Germany, the UK, Britain and Portugal, and the film festival providedRead more

The 4th edition of Sharjah International Children's Festival

Sharjah - Arab Today

FUNN (Sharjah Media Art for Youth and Children) held a press conference at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industryon the 16th of October to unveil the details of the 4th edition of the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF).The much-anticipated Festival is due to take place next week from the 23rd to the 28th of October at various indoorRead more

Get Your Cameras Ready! Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival

Sharjah - Arab Today

Are you a budding filmmaker attending a local University? Here’s your opportunity to shine! The 4th edition of Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF) will take place from23rd – 28th October and will provide a unique chance for young filmmakers to put their skills to the test! SCIFF is an initiative of FUNN, a Sharjah-based foundation that seeks to promote mediaRead more

For 2016 SICFF filmmaking competition

Sharjah - Arab Today

A total of 121 films from 33 countries will be screened next month at the 4th annual Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival. This year, 425 films from 59 countries were presented for review, a significant increase from the last year, when 286 films from 50 countries were submitted. The films are geared towards children aged 12-year-old and youth from 13Read more