About the Palestinian
Refugees Film Festival for Short Films
Shoruq’s Palestinian Refugees Film
Festival is considered
the first international film festival in Palestine specialized in short films
that tackle issues of refugees in general and Palestinian refugees in the
Occupied Territories and the diaspora. Accordingly, this festival joins other
international festivals in concentrating on refugees, their fundamental human
rights, which include liberty and freedom of expression, and their active
participation in demanding these fundamental rights.
The festival will screen a diverse
range of films from June 1 to June 20, 2021. Films will be carefully selected
from among the films submitted for this important event. Approximately 15 hours of films of various lengths and
genres will be screened during the festival, which will comprise documentary,
narrative, experimental, and artistic films.
The festival will also host a
group of international professionals to
hold workshops and open discussions on several topics of interest to Filmmaking
students. This initiative constitutes a coherent cinematic event that aims to
enhance the culture of cinema in Palestine and elevate Palestinian Filmmaking
students to the international standards for their profession in this domain.
Terms and Conditions for
Submission
For a film to be admitted to the festival, it has to
abide by the following submission guidelines:
- The film must have been completed after January 2018. Films must be available for screening during the Festival, June 1 – 20, 2021.
- Commercial, theatrical, or paid T.V. releases will NOT be accepted for this festival.
- The online entry form must be completed to be eligible.
- The applicant must provide a URL link to the
submitted movie.
- The film resolution must be at least 1080p.
- The film must be
translated to either Arabic or English.
- The duration of the
film must not exceed 30 minutes (including credits).
- In the case that
several films are submitted by the same applicant, a separate
entry form must be submitted for each
film.
International and Local Awards
International Competition
- Best fiction short film.
- Best documentary short film.
- Best experimental short film.
Local Competition
- Best fiction short film.
- Best documentary short film.
- Best experimental short film.
Organizers
Shoruq Organization
Years Running
This festival has been running for two years in a row.
Names of the Previous Winning Films
‘My
Uncle Nasser,’ a film directed
by Ahmad Hamash that explores the case of Nasser Subuh, a person with Down
Syndrome, who lives in Dheisheh Refugee Camp.
‘Abandoned,’ a short film directed by Musab Mahmoud that reflects
the struggles of the family and is influenced by the challenges associated with
political conflicts. The film mainly focuses on the inevitable impact of these
political conflicts, shedding light on individuals, who tend to be considerably
affected in the vast majority of cases and are, in fact, the actual victims of
these conflicts.
“Ala Ajal,’
a documentary short film
directed by Tansim Abu Al-Sukkar that deals with boxing in Baqa’a camp. The
film explores the inspiring story of a boxing player who descends from a family
deeply associated with this sport. Despite encountering many difficulties in
his life to pursue this sport, especially from his work as it limits his free
time, the protagonist was still able to several championships. The film specifically
sheds light on Baqa’a camp’s club, which was founded by Captain Mohamed Ashish,
as the sole outlet and safe haven for the children of this champ, who practice boxing, from delinquency,
ultimately leaving some to be world champions.
Contact Information
Email: media@shoruq.org
Phone number: 22769576
Website: www.shoruq.org
Shoruq’s Location: Dheisheh Refugee Camp, Bethlehem, Palestine.
