The 1st Modern
GCC Film Festival for Asia Pacific
A festival that takes you on a journey through the
cultures of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Breaking Age Old Sterotypes. Elevating GCC Brand Equity.
JISR FILM FESTIVAL
A festival that takes you on a journey through the cultures of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Showcasing the work of both established and emerging filmmakers, telling stories of modernity, diversity and hope.
A festival that is exciting, engaging, and enlightening, breaking age-old stereotypes.
Interested to be involved? Contact us at dalal@swapac.com
Over 500 Million Outreach
Films Submitted
Number of Attendees
PRESS RELEASE
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NEWS & STORIES
CNA Daily Cuts – JISR Film Festival
Channel News Asia by Melanie Oliveiro 26 Mar 2024 Listen to the podcast: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/daily-cuts/jisr-film-festival-4221381 Melanie Oliveiro finds out where in Singapore we can go to watch films made by moviemakers from the Gulf Cooperation...
IMDB – Bridging Cultures
Inaugural Jisr Film Festival Showcases the Best of Modern Arabian Culture in Singapore Published on 3/21/2024 by Suzie Cho for Asian Movie Pulse Original Source Embark on an odyssey into the modern Arabian Gulf with JISR Film Festival, an inaugural cultural festival...
Timeout – JISR Film Festival
Published 21 March 2024 Original Source Time Out says The countries of the Arab world are cut from the same cloth, yet encompass a vibrant tapestry of dialects, cultures, traditions, and experiences. At the JISR Film Festival, get an insight into the colourful...
Conference
Beyond Borders & Horizons:
A GCC-APAC Partnership
27 March 2024
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PARTICIPATING FILMS
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Road to Fulfilment
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Gub Gub
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SWIM62
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EMSAHAR
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SALEEG
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THE JOURNEY
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STARCHASER
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Nasser & the Ticket
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INSIYAB
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TO CONNECT
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…And I Was Left Behind
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REFLECTIONS
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FISHBOWL
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CLOUDS
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SCALES
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HOW I GOT THERE
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Film Screening
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Conference
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Market Place
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Networking
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Programme
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Tourism
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