We welcome filmmakers from all backgrounds to submit their work to the Golden Dunes Dubai International Film Festival. The Golden Dunes Awards recognize excellence in filmmaking, acting, and technical craftsmanship.
Award submission categories include:
- Best Feature Film
- Best Short Film
- Best Documentary
- Best Animation
- Best AI-Short film
- Best AI-Commercial
- Best AI-Music Video
- Best Experimental
- Best Student Film
- Best Arab Film
- Best Director
- Best Actor & Actress
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Sound Design
- Best Score
Submission Guidelines:
Early Submission Deadline: 1 July 2025
Final Submission Deadline: 20 Oct 2025
