Dana Film Festival
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About
Inaugural Dana Film Festival in Dubai (19–23 March 2027). Regular submissions open through 30 November 2026; late to 31 January 2027; extended to 19 February 2027. Early Bird closed 30 September 2026. Sections include Gulf Cinema Competition, Silk Screen, Desert Screen, Majlis, New Voices of the Gulf, and Horizon Reel (AI-assisted).
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Festival dates
- 19 March 2027 – 23 March 2027
- Deadlines
- 30 November 2026 · Regular
31 January 2027 · Late
19 February 2027 · Extended - Fees
- From AED 149 (Regular tier).
- Eligibility
- Films completed on/after 1 January 2023; English or Arabic subtitles required if not EN/AR; no nationality restriction; no premiere requirement.
- Categories
- Fiction, Documentary, Short, Animation, MENA
- Region
- Arab world
- Details checked on
- 7 October 2026
Details are shown in the original language of the organizer.
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