Muscat International Film Festival
Launched in 2000, the Muscat International Film Festival is Oman's flagship cinema event. Organized by the Oman Film Society (Community), MIFF brings together filmmakers, critics, and cinephiles from around the world.
The festival features competitions in multiple categories, including:
- International Feature Narrative
- International Feature Documentary
- International Short Narrative
- International Short Documentary
- Omani Feature Narrative
- Omani Feature Documentary
Awards:
Films compete for the prestigious Golden Khanjar, Silver Khanjar, and Bronze Khanjar awards, alongside special jury prizes and the Salem Bahwan Critics Award.
Ask about past winners ↗Dhofar International Film Festival
Organized by the Oman Film Society (Community) in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth and Dhofar Municipality, the Dhofar International Film Festival highlights young talents and showcases Oman's natural, cultural, and human resources as a promising destination for film production.
The festival comprises four main competitions:
- International Narrative Competition
- Omani Narrative Competition
- International Documentary Competition
- Omani Documentary Competition
Location: Salalah, Dhofar Governorate
Oman Film Festival
The Oman Film Festival is a national platform dedicated exclusively to Omani filmmakers. It aims to encourage the film industry in the Sultanate, support professionals across all specialisations — directors, writers, producers, cinematographers, editors, actors, and technicians — and celebrate their contributions to Omani culture.
2026 Edition:
- Dates: 28–31 December 2026
- Submission Deadline: 1 November 2026
- Eligibility: Omani filmmakers; works produced in 2025–2026; duration 3–35 minutes
2026 submissions closed on 1 November 2026.
Workshops & Training
Throughout the year, the Oman Film Society (Community) conducts training programmes and workshops designed to empower the next generation of Omani filmmakers. Topics include:
- Screenwriting
- Directing
- Cinematography
- Editing
- Festival submission strategies
These programmes are conducted in coordination with international film festivals and bodies.
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