The Call for Submissions of the 17th edition of Middle East Now, that will be held in Florence from 6 to 11 October 2026, is open.
We are looking for feature films, documentaries, shorts and animation films produced in 2024-2025-2026 and coming from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region, from Morocco to Afghanistan).
If you want to participate with a feature film, a documentary, a short film or an animation film – to compete for the “Middle East Now Jury Award”, the “Middle East Now Audience Award”, the “Middle East Now Staff Award” and the “Best OFF Award”– please fill in the entry form in all its parts and send a copy of the film by post or a web link by email.
Middle East Now is looking for talented film directors who tell stories through beautiful movies: we are looking for you, to present the real face of the Middle East!
DOWNLOAD THE ENTRY FORM Middle East Now Festival 2026
DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS:
14 August 2026
For any request or information:
info@middleastnow.it
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