On Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) concluded its 11th edition with a closing ceremony under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs. This year’s guest of honor was Palestine.
Amakor, directed by Ahmed Al-Khodary (Kuwait), won the award for Best Feature Film, while Mar Mama, by Magdy Al-Omari (Palestine), was recognized as the Best Arab Short Film. Hooves, directed by Fargul Masroorad and Hossein Zeitounejad, received the award for Best International Short Film, and The Seven Waves, directed by Asma Bseiso (Palestine, Jordan), was awarded Best Documentary.