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The thirteenth Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth concluded after screening 71 films from 38 countries selected from 1,802 submissions across 72 nations, with Emirati director Abdel Rahman Al Madani winning Best Arab Short Film for "Awaq" and citing the award as momentum for his transition to feature filmmaking.
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Sharjah Film Festival awards — Abdel Rahman Al Madani's short film "Awaq" received Best Arab Short Film, with the director describing the prize as essential encouragement for his planned shift to feature-length production. The festival processed entries from 72 countries, narrowing the field to 79 films in its official and non-competitive programs."Clevis" leads global box office — The horror-thriller film earned USD 33.66 million domestically and USD 43 million globally during its opening week, securing the top position on international cinema earnings charts in the final week of October.Egyptian film "Hetta Minni" enters final production stages — The film, starring Mohamed Mamdouh with supporting cast Hoda Al Mufti, Ali Sobhi, and guest appearance by Kinda Alloush, completed principal photography in Ras El Bar on the Mediterranean coast and moves into post-production.Ahmed Makki and Majed El Kodwani reunite after 16 years — The two actors return together in the comedy film "Fursah Sa'eedah Jiddan," written by Ahmed El Gendy, Mohamed Ez, and Sameh Gamal, and directed by Ahmed El Gendy, following their last collaboration in 2009.Cairo International Short Film Festival announces advisory board — The eighth edition established a high advisory committee including director Sherif Mandour, director Wahid Sobhi, producer Zeid El Kurdi, and researcher Hanan Ezzat as rapporteur to develop artistic policy and juror selection.Hani Shaker family donates personal collection to music museum — The family of the late singer transferred stage clothing, shirt buttons, and certificates of recognition to the Arab Music Museum at the Academy of Arts, preserving documentation of his artistic career.Coming Up:
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