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Ministry hosts discussion on 2025 Tawasul Award for Short Films
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth organised a discussion session today at the Oman Film Society focused on the 2025 Tawasul Award for Short Films.
Hamad bin Khalfan al Harrasi, Head of the Youth Awareness and Education Department at the Ministry's General Directorate of Youth, explained that the award, now in its third edition, aims to provide participants with an opportunity to explore themes central to the national dialogue. The award encourages films that reflect the individual's relationship with themselves, their community and the surrounding environment.
Al Harrasi noted that the award is open exclusively to Omani filmmakers, while allowing non-Omanis to participate as actors. The Ministry has set technical requirements for submissions, accepting all film formats including narrative, documentary, 3D and digital.
Films must be between one and 45 minutes in length and must not have been previously shown or published on any social media platform. The deadline for submissions is November 15.
The session also featured a dialogue with the award's jury panel, chaired by Abdullah Habib and including members Mazna al Musafir, Laura al Siyabi and Qaisar al Hanai. During the session, the jury addressed questions from attendees and prospective participants, providing guidance on the award criteria and process.
The Ministry continues to encourage Omani filmmakers to engage with this prestigious platform to highlight important societal themes through their creative work. — ONA
