Films and Documentaries from Today’s Arab World
Taking place in the iconic art-deco Radio Theatre at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Broadcasting House in central London, the festival screens short films and documentaries about current social and political changes taking place in the Arab world. The screenings are followed by filmmaker Q&A’s and complimented by a selection of talks and presentations about the art and processes of non-fiction filmmaking in the Arab world. The festival’s closing event is a televised Awards Ceremony, with musical guest and comedy performances by the most sought-after talent from the Arab world.
All events are open to the public; we look forward to seeing you there!
Festival Winners 2019
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Best Short Documentary
Koka, The Butcher
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Best Topical Short Film
Sabeya
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Best Short Film
Manivelle - Last Days of The Man of Tomorrow
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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arabic Best in Journalism Award
Birds of Sinjar
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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arabic Young Journalist Award
Rabeb M’barki
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arabic Young Journalist Award
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arabic Young Journalist Award
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arabic annually rewards the most promising person aged 18 to 30 with a prize that includes training, mentoring and equipment.
For more information about the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arabic Young Journalist Award, click here