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We’re proud to celebrate the inaugural winners of HollyShorts Dubai, honoring standout films and filmmakers from around the world. These awardees took home trophies and prize packages totaling nearly $8,000. Best of Fest : Karayr  by Neo Apelian Best International : Largo  by Max Burgoyne-Moore and Salvatore Scarpa Best Drama : Kareem  by Abdul Majid Abbasi Best Director : Lov U Dead  by Nitesh Marwaha

“HollyShorts Dubai wrapped its highly successful first edition in December 2025, marking a major milestone as the Oscar-qualifying short film festival’s debut in the Middle East and spotlighting emerging talent from the region and beyond. The festival not only celebrated standout short films across international, drama, directing, and best-of-fest categories, but also introduced a new competition specifically for film students from the Middle East, reinforcing HollyShorts’ co

Independent and Emerging Filmmakers throughout the Middle East Invited to Submit Short Films to HollyShorts Dubai, the First Step toward...

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