Announcing HollyShorts Dubai Awards Winners

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