American International University organizes spectacular film festival
• I had the privilege of enrolling in a short film directing workshop led by the talented director Mohammed Daham Al-Shammari, along with coordinators Maryam Al-Abad, Dima Al-Ansari, and Ashley.
• The International Film Festival provided a remarkable opportunity for amateurs to connect with industry professionals and also featured a diverse range of workshops, courses, lectures, and discussions, offering a platform for networking, sharing expertise, and gaining valuable insights.
By Fajr Sabah
Special to The Times Kuwait
Universities, especially the American International University, regularly organize cultural, literary, and artistic events. However, hosting an entire film festival on such a grand scale is truly remarkable.
The American International University has organized the film festival for three consecutive years, the most recent of which took place in mid-2024. I had the privilege of enrolling in a short film directing workshop led by the talented director Mohammed Daham Al-Shammari, along with coordinators Maryam Al-Abad, Dima Al-Ansari, and Ashley.
I participated in a two-week workshop held daily from 1am to 4pm at the university campus. The workshop covered various aspects of filmmaking, from conceptualizing ideas to producing a complete film created entirely by participants. These films were later showcased during the festival’s opening ceremony.
The festival provided a remarkable opportunity for amateurs to connect with industry professionals. It also featured a diverse range of workshops, courses, lectures, and discussions, offering a platform for networking, sharing expertise, and gaining valuable insights.
The festival, organized to international standards, was an incredible experience from the opening ceremony and continued through its subsequent days, culminating in the closing gala. It was attended by prominent artists and directors from around the world.
The university administration and the festival’s organizers succeeded in delivering a cultural, artistic, and literary celebration with exceptional visual and auditory appeal. They presented the best version of the Short Film Festival in a unique and distinguished edition, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who attended.
