4th Annual Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival

On Sunday, the 16th of October, FUNN (Sharjah Media Art for Youth and Children) will hold a press conference at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industryat 10.30A.M. to unveil the details of the 4th edition of the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival.The much-anticipated Festival is due to take place from the 23rd to the 28th of October at various indoor (JRCC and NOVO Cinemas) and outdoor (Al Majaz Waterfront and Al Qasba) venues.  
SCIFF is an initiative of FUNN, a Sharjah-based foundation that seeks to promote media arts and creative talent among youth in the UAE. FUNN is founded under the patronage of HH SheikhaJawaherbint Mohammad Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. 
SheikhaJawaherbint Abdullah Al Qasimiaims to nurture and showcase the local talent of Sharjah’s youth on the global stage through her efforts with SICFF and FUNN. 
The internationally renownFestival is expecting several surprises and great names to be attending this year's edition, with an overwhelming participation of 121short films from 33 countries (UAE, India, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, USA and many other countries in Europe and Asia). These films will be competing for awards in eight categories: “Best Child Made Film”, “Best Student Film”, “Best Emirati film”, “Best Short Film from the Gulf”, “Best International Short Film”, “Best Animation Film”, “Best Documentary Film” and “Best Feature Film”.
The press conference will be attended by SheikhaJawaherbint Abdullah Al Qasimi-Director of FUNN and SICFF, members of the jury and a representative of Capital Marketing, Gold Sponsor of the Festival. 
Furthermore, organisers will reveal this year's calendar of activities, screenings and workshops that will be hosted by award-winning filmmakers, prominent intellectuals and media figures from all over the world. 
The esteemed sponsors for SICFF 2016 are: Capital Marketing (Gold Sponsor), Gulftainer and Crescent Enterprises (Silver Sponsors), Emirates (Official Airline), Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (Government Partner), Sharjah Media Corporation (Government Partner), Al Shuala Media (Support Sponsor), Al ZahiaSharjah (Support Sponsor), CENTROSharjah (Hospitality Partner), Ajyaal (Educational Partner) and Sharjah Islamic Bank (Educational Partner).
FUNN welcomes those who are passionate about cinema and filmmaking to be a part of the conference. More details regarding the programme of events willbe announced at the conference. Furthermore, those who arenot be able to attend the conference but are interested in learning about its details can follow SICFF on their website via http://sicff.ae and onInstagram@sharjahicff.