Short social film competition is launched

Emiratis have been encouraged to document social problems and highlight domestic issues.

ABU DHABI // Emiratis are being encouraged to get their cameras rolling to help raise awareness of social problems and be in on a chance to win a film contest.

The Family Development Foundation has partnered with twofour54 to launch a competiton for short social films, which should highlight social issues such as divorce, family breakdowns, special needs or community cohesion.

“At twofour54 creative lab, we are constantly working to encourage and inspire our talented youth and we offer support to make their dreams come true,” said lab head Khalid Khouri. “This competition not only serves that purpose in encouraging aspiring filmmakers to take part in a local cinematic experience, but it also helps bring awareness to social issues that exist in all communities.”

The competition aims to motivate Emiratis to “show their potential in script writing, directing and the production of social films, so that future talent can be discovered”, twofour54 said.

The foundation will mentor filmmakers along the process.

Participants must be at least 18 and may not copy any film inside or outside the country.

Competition dates will be announced at a later date.