Sharjah Art Foundation’s annual film festival brings together more than 30 films reflecting new voices in independent cinema

Sharjah Art Foundation announces the programme for the fifth edition of its annual film festival, Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) — returning this October to spotlight independent cinema, documentary filmmaking and moving image works that demonstrate new approaches to film and art.

This year’s SFP5 consists of a diverse range of regional and international films, juried awards, talks and panel discussions by filmmakers and industry professionals as well as the SFP Industry Hub, an initiative that offers professional development and support to emerging filmmakers. For the first time, SFP5 will also include a special musical performance and a networking mixer to celebrate the festival and the filmmaking community. The 10-day festival runs from 21 to 30 October 2022 and will take place in three venues: Mirage City Cinema, Sharjah Institute of Theatrical Arts and Gallery 4 of Al Mureijah Art Spaces.

Organised by the Foundation, SFP foregrounds recent cinematic achievements by international filmmakers and artists, noteworthy classics from around the region and worldwide, and experimental films that challenge the idea of what film practice is today. SFP’s film programme consists of entries received through an annual open call and by invitation, accommodating feature-length and short films in three categories: narrative, documentary and experimental.

For more information, please visit sharjahart.org