One of the most attended film showcases in the UAE, is accepting film submissions for its 6th edition, which will be held at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair in May 2023. The call for submissions is open to all films that are either Arab productions or directed by Arab directors.

Founded by Nawaf Al Janahi in 2014, Black Box Cinema screened in the past 5 editions a total of 84 narrative and documentary short films to more than 8,330 viewers, and achieved a physical reach to more than 44,000 people.

Some films presented in previous editions include: “Ave Maria” by Basil Khalil, “Feathers of the Birds” by Amjad Abu Alala, “Sabeel” by Khalid Al Mahmood, “Tala’vision” by Murad Abu Eisheh, and “The Watermelon” by Mohamed Khan.one of the most attended film showcases in the UAE, is accepting film submissions for its 6th edition, which will be held at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair in May 2023. The call for submissions is open to all films that are either Arab productions or directed by Arab directors.

Founded by Nawaf Al Janahi in 2014, Black Box Cinema screened in the past 5 editions a total of 84 narrative and documentary short films to more than 8,330 viewers, and achieved a physical reach to more than 44,000 people.

Some films presented in previous editions include: “Ave Maria” by Basil Khalil, “Feathers of the Birds” by Amjad Abu Alala, “Sabeel” by Khalid Al Mahmood, “Tala’vision” by Murad Abu Eisheh, and “The Watermelon” by Mohamed Khan.