Almamoura festival (2)

Festival start: 27 January 2027      Festival end: 31 January 2027

The 2nd Al Mamoura Festival celebrates bold storytelling, artistic innovation, and cinematic creativity from emerging and established filmmakers around the world. This edition welcomes films that challenge conventions, explore new forms of expression, and captivate audiences through imaginative narratives and powerful visual experiences.

The festival proudly accepts submissions in the following categories:

Experimental – Innovative works that push the boundaries of traditional filmmaking through unique techniques, unconventional narratives, and artistic vision.
Fantastic – Films that transport audiences into extraordinary worlds, featuring elements of fantasy, magic, mythology, or the surreal.
Fiction – Narrative films that tell compelling stories through scripted characters, dramatic plots, and creative storytelling.
Terror (Horror) – Works that evoke suspense, fear, and psychological tension, showcasing the many dimensions of horror cinema.

The Al Mamoura Festival aims to provide a platform for diverse voices, encourage creative exploration, and foster cultural exchange through the art of film. The festival invites filmmakers from across the globe to share their visions and connect with audiences passionate about independent and innovative cinema.

Awards may be presented in the following categories:

Best Experimental Film
Best Fantastic Film
Best Fiction Film
Best Terror Film
Jury Special Award
Audience Choice Award

Rules & Regulations – Al Mamoura Festival (2nd Edition)

1. Eligibility
The festival is open to filmmakers, producers, students, and independent creators from all countries.

Films must belong to one of the official categories:

Experimental, Fantastic, Fiction, or Terror (Horror).
Entries may be short, medium-length, or feature films.

2. Completion Date
Films must have been completed within the last three years prior to submission.

3. Language & Subtitles
Films in languages other than English should include English subtitles.

Arabic subtitles are encouraged for international productions.

4. Originality
Submitted works must be original and owned by the applicant or submitted with the authorization of the copyright holder.

The festival accepts no responsibility for copyright infringement.

5. Categories

Experimental

Works that explore innovative cinematic language, unconventional storytelling, visual experimentation, or artistic expression.

Fantastic

Films featuring fantasy, magic, mythology, supernatural worlds, or imaginative realities.

Fiction

Narrative films presenting scripted stories, dramatic works, and character-driven plots.

Terror (Horror)

Films designed to create suspense, fear, tension, or psychological unease through horror-related themes.

6. Screening Format
Films must be submitted in a high-quality digital format.
Selected films may be screened during the festival's official program.

7. Selection Process
All submissions will be reviewed by a festival selection committee.

The committee's decisions regarding selection and awards are final.

8. Promotional Use
By submitting, participants authorize the festival to use excerpts, trailers, posters, stills, and promotional materials for festival marketing purposes.

9. Submission Responsibility
Entrants are responsible for providing accurate information and ensuring that their film materials are complete and accessible.

10. Awards

Awards may be presented in the following categories:

Best Experimental Film
Best Fantastic Film
Best Fiction Film
Best Terror Film
Jury Special Award
Audience Choice Award

11. Acceptance of Rules

Submission to the 2nd Al Mamoura Festival implies full acceptance of all festival rules and regulations. The festival reserves the right to resolve any matter not covered by these regulations.