MEFCC Short Film Competition

An award-winning Dubai-based film director known for his acclaimed horror and thriller shorts. With 1.5M+ YouTube views and multiple festival awards, he's now working on his feature film debut.

Ivor is an award-winning short film producer with over 18 films to his credit, many of which have won international awards and screened at major festivals worldwide

Bosslogic is an Australian Artist gaining stardom through the wide world of social media, who has gained popularity through the eponymous entertainment industry. With millions of followers & support, he is one of the most influential artists in Australia.

Maitha is an award-winning Emirati film director, scriptwriter, and TV presenter with over a decade of experience across the UAE, UK, Australia, and India. Her work spans feature films, short films, documentaries, branded content, and series development.

Nahla leads the Media Content Department at the Creative Media Authority, overseeing operations, compliance, and content standards. She has reviewed hundreds of regional and international scripts, giving her strong insight into storytelling and global industry trends.

As Head of Abu Dhabi Film Commission, Sameer Al Jaberi is responsible for all aspects of the entity, overseeing the rebate and locations departments as well as the industry directory and government services, which support the production ecosystem in Abu Dhabi.

Film Duration: Minimum 6 minutes, maximum 8 minutes (including credits)

Theme: Films should align with the given theme – “Dreams”

Language: English or Arabic language. Films must include English subtitles.

Exclude AI Usage in all submissions, including in the short film, promotional materials and submission.

Exclude Commercial Content: The short film should not feature or promote any specific brands, products, or companies.

Exclusive to UAE-based Filmmakers: Entries from UAE Residents and Nationals only.

Storytelling and Narrative: Judges will assess how well the narrative is structured, including the beginning, middle, and end.

Technical Skills: This criterion focuses on the technical execution of the film, which includes the quality of production and the filmmaker's ability to use technical elements effectively to enhance the storytelling.

Theme Integration: Judges will assess how well the film aligns with the competition's theme.

Overall Impact: Judges will evaluate the film's ability to leave a lasting impression on the audience and judges. It considers the emotional, intellectual, and artistic impact of the film as a whole.