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Dana Film Festival 0.0

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About Dana Film Festival 0.0

Physical film festival with submission categories including Feature Fiction and Documentary Feature.

DANA is a festival dedicated to the art of storytelling — where every frame carries meaning and every story deserves to be seen. Raw.

Real. Reel.

In its landmark inaugural edition, DANA Film Festival 2027 brings together filmmakers, artists, and cinema lovers for a vibrant multi-city celebration of film. From feature films and documentaries to short films and experimental works, DANA welcomes stories rooted in humanity, culture, and creative vision.

What to expect at DANA 2027 Official screenings across multiple Emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah Industry panels and filmmaker Q&A sessions

Networking events connecting regional talent with international industry professionals A festival built on cultural exchange, artistic excellence, and the enduring power of cinema DANA Film Festival is a celebration of film in its most honest and powerful form.

Whether you are a first-time filmmaker or an established director, DANA is your stage. Share your story.

Lights.

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens
Aug 15, 2026
Final Submission Deadline
Feb 24, 2027
Notification Date
Feb 27, 2027
Festival Starts
Mar 19, 2027
Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+
  1. DANA Film Festival 2027 — Rules & Terms of Entry

  2. Eligibility Films of all nationalities and languages are welcome to submit. Films must have been completed after January 1, 2023. Works in progress (rough cuts) are not accepted. Submissions must be a finished film.

  3. Submission Requirements All non-English films must include English subtitles. Submissions must be made through External submission platform only. Films previously screened at DANA Film Festival are not eligible for resubmission.

  4. Categories Feature Film (60 minutes or more) Short Film (under 40 minutes) Documentary (any length) Experimental / Animation (any length)

  5. Content Guidelines All submitted content must comply with UAE media laws and cultural standards. Films containing explicit content, hate speech, or content violating UAE regulations will be disqualified without refund.

  6. Selection Process All submissions are reviewed by DANA's programming committee. Selection decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding programming choices.

  7. Screening Rights By submitting, filmmakers grant DANA Film Festival the non-exclusive right to screen their film during the festival period. DANA does

Current Categories, Deadlines & Fees

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Feature Fiction

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Documentary Feature

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Short Fiction

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Dana Arabic Panaroma

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Documentary Short

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Animation

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Student Film

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First Time Film Maker

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Social Impact Film

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