Renewed Partnership Announced Between Crescent Enterprises and Sharjah's Children and Youth Film Festival
In a continued commitment to cross-cultural collaboration and fostering an environment where young people can express themselves, explore diverse cultures, and shape a more empathetic, connected world, Crescent Enterprises has renewed its partnership with the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF) for the 12th consecutive year.
The partnership, which began at least 11 years ago, aligns with Crescent Enterprises' vision of harnessing education, creativity, and social responsibility to foster inclusive and resilient communities. SIFF, organised by FANN - Sharjah Media Arts for Youth and Children, is recognised as the region's leading film festival for emerging young creatives.
The renewed partnership will ensure the creation of meaningful opportunities for children and youth to share their stories, explore diverse narratives, and connect with the world around them. Tushar Singhvi, Deputy CEO of Crescent Enterprises, stated that the company believes in the transformative power of cross-cultural exchange and community connection.
SIFF 2025 aims to bring together a global community of creatives, educators, and young audiences. The 2025 edition will feature a programme of films by both established and emerging Arab filmmakers. The festival, which takes place from October 6 to 12, aims to inspire young audiences, foster creativity, and provide a platform for emerging filmmakers, consistent with Crescent Enterprises’ cultural and social impact goals.
In addition to SIFF, Crescent Enterprises supports the Arabian Sights Film Festival, aligning with its vision of harnessing education, creativity, and social responsibility to foster inclusive and resilient communities. The company has supported the Arabian Sights Film Festival in Washington DC, USA, for the 11th consecutive year.
Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi, General Director of FANN and SIFF, commented that SIFF has grown into a global platform for inspiring young filmmakers and reinforcing Sharjah's commitment to cultural dialogue and creative innovation. Tushar Singhvi believes that film is a universal language that connects people across borders and perspectives.
Through partnerships such as SIFF and the Arabian Sights Film Festival, Crescent Enterprises aims to foster an environment where young people can express themselves, explore diverse cultures, and shape a more empathetic, connected world. The future editions of these festivals are expected to continue enriching the cultural landscape and providing opportunities for youth in film, although specific details for upcoming editions have not been disclosed.
- Crescent Enterprises supports the Arabian Sights Film Festival, an alignment with their vision of using education, creativity, and social responsibility to create inclusive and resilient communities.
- The partnership between Crescent Enterprises and the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF) focuses on providing opportunities for children and youth to share their stories and explore diverse narratives.
- In the coming years, SIFF aims to bring together a global community and serve as a platform for both established and emerging filmmakers, particularly Arab filmmakers, in line with its goal of inspiring young audiences and fostering creativity.
- By fostering an environment where young people can express themselves, explore diverse cultures, and engage in cross-cultural dialogue, organizations like SIFF and Crescent Enterprises hope to shape a more empathetic and connected world.
- Crescent Enterprises' partnership with SIFF, which began over a decade ago, aligns with the festival's mission of being the region's leading film festival for emerging filmmakers and reinforcing Sharjah's commitment to cultural dialogue and creative innovation.
- Film, recognized as a universal language, plays a significant role in connecting people across borders and perspectives, a belief shared by both Crescent Enterprises and the organizers of SIFF and the Arabian Sights Film Festival.
