Our Story
The Oman Film Society (Community) was founded in 2006 as a non-profit body. In 2026, we celebrate our 20th anniversary — twenty years of connecting filmmakers, supporting creative talent, and sharing Omani stories. It was initially registered as the "Omani Society for Cinema and Theatre" before the Ministry of Social Development renamed it the "Oman Film Society (Community)," separating theatre into its own society and incorporating more film-oriented initiatives.
Dr. Khalid Abdul Rahim al Zadjali, widely regarded as the pioneer of Omani cinema and director of the first Omani feature film The Dream (2001), served as our first chairman.
Today, under the leadership of Chairman Anwar bin Khamis al Ruzaiqi and Vice Chairman Sulaiman al Khalili, the Society continues to be the primary hub for training, developing filmmakers, and showcasing Omani stories.
Our Mission
The Oman Film Society (Community) exists to:
- Provide a common, official platform for Omani filmmakers to develop local film-making talent.
- Copyright and protect filmmakers' materials and moral rights.
- Promote Oman's locations to foreign producers through the "Make Your Film in Oman" initiative.
- Represent Omani filmmakers at Arab, Gulf, and international festivals and conferences.
Our Impact
With over 200 members, the Oman Film Society (Community) has:
- Helped produce more than 80 short films, documentaries, and features in just the last two years.
- Conducted numerous training programmes and workshops in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and festival submissions.
- Hosted renowned film personalities on Omani soil over the past 20 years.
- Supported Omani titles in winning accolades abroad.
- 200+ Members
- 80+ Films produced (2024–2026)
- 20 Years of cinema
Leadership
Anwar bin Khamis al Ruzaiqi — Chairman
Sulaiman al Khalili — Vice Chairman
Past Chairmen:
- Dr. Khalid Abdul Rahim al Zadjali (Founding Chairman)
- Mohammed bin Sulaiman al Kindi
- Humead Said al Amri
- Qasim al Sulaimi
- Mohammed bin Abdullah al Ajmi