Introduction:
The holy defense organization of arts and cinematic affairs aims to project the culture of sacrifice and resistance against global oppression and reflect a cinema of heroism and noble pursuits by holding the first international short film festival of holy defense and resistance "Rassam", with a distinctive approach towards the defenders of the nation and the defenders of the Holy Shrine in Islamic countries.
Festival themes and subject
" Resistance against oppression and global imperialism
" Defenders of the Holy Shrine, the pioneers of protecting Islamic countries
" Sacrifice and persistence by the Islamic nation
Film sections:
" 180 second films
" Fiction films from 60 seconds to 30 minutes
" Documentaries up to 60 minutes
" Animations from 60 seconds to 30 minutes
" Music video
Festival agenda
" Submission deadline: April 15, 2018
" Announcement of approved entries: April 17, 2018
" Festival opening: Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Including 180 second films, fiction films, documentaries, animations, and music videos;
The jury will present the awards for each section in the following manner:
- Festival trophy and honorary diploma as well as a cash prize for the best short film
- Honorary diploma and a cash prize for the second-best short film
- Festival trophy and honorary diploma as well as a cash prize for the best documentary film
- Festival trophy and honorary diploma as well as a cash prize for the best animation
- Honorary diploma for the best music video