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05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
Samsung, SAE University College Dubai collaborate to showcase the art of mobile filmmaking with Galaxy S25 Short Film Contest
The short films, shot on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, explored various themes Participants attended a workshop by filmmaker Mohammad Attal Three prizes awarded including cash prize to support future filmmaking projects Dubai, UAE, May 05, 2025: Samsung Gulf Electronics, in collaboration with SAE University College Dubai and content creator and filmmaker Mohamad Attal, successfully hosted the Galaxy S25 Short Film Contest, an innovative competition showcasing the power of mobile filmmaking. The contest invited talented students from SAE to capture short films using only the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The competition aimed to highlight the creative possibilities of the Galaxy S25 Ultra's advanced video and editing capabilities. 20 students, specializing in photography and filmmaking, participated in the challenge, crafting compelling short films that explored themes of home, culture, and giving. Each of them utilized the smartphone exclusively for both filming and editing their projects, showcasing the device's professional-grade video capabilities. Fadi Abu Shamat, VP and Head of the Mobile eXperience Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics: 'At Samsung, we are dedicated to empowering the next generation of content creators by providing them with cutting-edge technology and opportunities to express their creativity. The Galaxy S25 Short Film Contest showcased the incredible potential of mobile filmmaking, bringing our vision to life. The winning films beautifully captured various themes, showcasing the talent and innovation of these young filmmakers.' Razan Takash, Head of Film at SAE University College Dubai said: 'This contest provided our students with a unique opportunity to explore the art of storytelling through mobile filmmaking. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra proved to be a powerful tool in bringing their visions to life, demonstrating that creativity knows no limits when paired with the right technology.' Over the following weeks, students developed their films and their submissions were evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges. The top five short films were shortlisted for a special screening at Roxy Cinemas, where both the judges and the public participated in the final voting. The competition awarded four winners across different categories, with the first place winner receiving a cash prize to support future filmmaking endeavors under Samsung's mentorship. Sara Khatib claimed first place with her short film Only Human , a Gen-Z-inspired narrative that explored the themes of sins versus virtues through the lens of a make-shift video game. The second-place prize as well as the award for Best Film Poster went to Samantha Ablo for Behind Iftar , a heartfelt tribute to service workers who work tirelessly during Ramadan to ensure families receive their meals on time. Joseph Snowin Fernando secured third place with Thirty Days for a Flower , a poetic film that used the metaphor of a blooming flower to illustrate the spiritual journey of Ramadan. As part of the initiative, filmmaker Mohamad Attal conducted a workshop offering students a live demonstration of how to capture and produce cinematic content using the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
TECHx
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TECHx
Students Explore Filmmaking with Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Home » Smart Sectors » Education » Students Explore Filmmaking with Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Samsung Gulf Electronics partnered with SAE University College Dubai and filmmaker Mohamad Attal to host the Galaxy S25 Short Film Contest. The initiative showcased the capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in mobile filmmaking. The competition invited SAE students to create short films using only the Galaxy S25 Ultra. A total of 20 students specializing in filmmaking and photography took part. Their challenge was to shoot and edit short films on the device, using no additional equipment. The contest aimed to: Highlight the advanced video features of the Galaxy S25 Ultra Encourage creativity among aspiring filmmakers Prove that professional-grade results are possible using a smartphone Students explored themes such as home, culture, and giving. Each project demonstrated the power of mobile storytelling. The Galaxy S25 Ultra supported full production — from shooting to final edits. Fadi Abu Shamat, Vice President and Head of the Mobile eXperience Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, stated: 'At Samsung, we are dedicated to empowering the next generation of content creators. The Galaxy S25 Short Film Contest brought our vision to life, showcasing what mobile filmmaking can achieve.' Razan Takash, Head of Film at SAE University College Dubai, added: 'This contest gave our students a unique chance to explore storytelling through mobile filmmaking. The Galaxy S25 Ultra proved to be a powerful creative tool.' Over the following weeks, students worked on their films. A panel of expert judges reviewed all entries. The top five were shortlisted and screened at Roxy Cinemas in Dubai. Public and jury voting determined the winners. The contest awarded four winners in total. Prizes included cash rewards and continued mentorship from Samsung. Award Highlights: First Place : Only Human by Sara Khatib – A Gen-Z-style short film exploring sins and virtues through a video game concept : Only Human by – A Gen-Z-style short film exploring sins and virtues through a video game concept Second Place and Best Film Poster : Behind Iftar by Samantha Ablo – A tribute to service workers during Ramadan and : Behind Iftar by – A tribute to service workers during Ramadan Third Place: Thirty Days for a Flower by Joseph Snowin Fernando – A poetic metaphor for spiritual growth during Ramadan To further support the initiative, filmmaker Mohamad Attal led a live workshop. He demonstrated how to shoot cinematic content using the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. This hands-on session allowed students to see mobile filmmaking in action. The contest reinforced the idea that storytelling today can be both mobile and powerful. With the right tools, creativity can thrive — anytime, anywhere.
