Bahrain Film Festival Celebrates the Art of Filmmaking
Manama, Bahrain – The third edition of the Bahrain Film Festival has commenced at Seefmall Cinemas, with the theme of ‘Celebrating the Art of Filmmaking’ running until the 9th of this month. Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Annuaimi, the Finance Minister of the Bahrain Cinema Club, inaugurated the festival.
The festival is proudly sponsored by Bion and the National Bank of Bahrain, aiming to identify young talent in the state and put Bahrain on the world map of cinema. The Mela, a cinematographic concept, marks its third edition with this event. Speaking at the inauguration, the Minister of State for Culture emphasized the significance of preserving the state’s cultural identity, historical knowledge, and heritage, while also encouraging the production of successful films.
The festival saw the presence of esteemed individuals, including media activists, artists, and film stars from GCC and Arab states. Recognizing the pivotal role films play in cultural exchange, it is evident that film festivals contribute significantly to promoting cultural diversity and fostering international relations.
Bahrain, with its rich history in the film industry, has been home to leading international construction companies since the 1970s. In 2000, Bahrain hosted the first film festival in the Arabian Gulf region, establishing itself as a prime destination for cinematic events. This festival is aligned with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, emphasizing the importance of all the components required for a successful film industry.
The Minister expressed his belief that the festival, through workshops and study classes, helps in achieving the goals of reflecting the state’s culture, identity, and historical heritage within the film industry. The private sector has also played a crucial role in fostering the growth of the film industry. The festival aims to provide a platform for young artists in Bahrain to share their experiences and learn from regional and international experts.
Paying homage to the extensive contributions of Bahraini and Arab artists, including Bahraini director Bassam Al Tawadi, Bahraini actress Shafiqa Yousif, and Egyptian star Hala Zedki, the Minister of Information congratulated them and all the filmmakers. The opening ceremony featured a film screening, setting the stage for the festival to showcase a selection of Arab short films, competition entries, documentaries, and animated films.
Festival Categories:
- Competition Section: 15 pictures
- Bahrain Film Category: 19 films
- Documentary Category: 76 films
- Animation Section: 6 films
Manama: The third edition of the Bahrain Film Festival has started at Seefmall Cinemas. The theme is ‘Celebrating the Art of Filmmaking’ until the 9th of this month. News of the festival organized by the Finance Minister of the Bahrain Cinema Club Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Annuaimi inaugurated it.
Sponsors are Bion and the National Bank of Bahrain. Film festivals to identify young talent in the state With the aim of gaining a place for the state on the world map This is the third edition of the Mela, which is a cinematographic concept. At the inauguration, culture, identity of the Minister of State Historical knowledge and heritage He also said that the production of successful films will be encouraged.
Many older workers in GCC and Arab states, media activists, artists, film stars who started were present. Films play a major role in cultural exchange. Cultural exchange between different countries and cultures Film festivals play a big role in promoting Rana as well.
Leading International Construction Companies Headquartered in Bahrain Since the 1970s Rich film makers. In 2000, the first film festival in the Arabian Gulf region, Chat is Bahrain, was organized. The Arab Film Festival held that day was a similar event in the Gulf region. This program is in line with the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. He also said that organizing All the components needed for success in the film industry The minister also said that there is a victory. A film that reflects the culture, identity and historical heritage of the state Knowledge in all areas related to the film industry The festival will help achieve this. Organized workshops and study classes. The private sector also played a major role in the growth of the Can eat film industry. Best Regional and International C for Young Artists in Bahrain The fair is an opportunity to share your experiences Said Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kunneten Bahrain Cinema Club and Chairman of Festiva Osama Al Saif.
Bahraini director Bassam Al Tawadi and Bahraini actress Shafiqa Yousif, 40 years of tradition in the theater, television and film industries of many Bahraini and Arab artists including the Egyptian star Hala Zedki The Minister of Information congratulated both and the filmmakers . There was also a film screening at the opening ceremony. 117 Arab short films are featured in the festival in four categories What’s missing? There are 15 pictures in the competition section. 19 films will compete in the Bahrain Film category, documentary category 76 films will compete in the festival. There are six films in the animation section.
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