Flyer Model: Leena Viie
2021 People's Choice & Best Cinematography Winner
Film Festival Requirements
All Films Must Be:
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Original works
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Feature a form of Raqs Sharqi (Bellydance) or Middle Eastern folklore
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Minimum of 2 minutes long and a maximum of 10 minutes
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Documentary submissions may be any length up to 90 minutes
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Documentaries may feature any topic related to Raqs Sharqi or Middle Eastern folkdance, history, research etc.
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Should not be available for purchase or widely distributed
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May not have already been submitted to this festival whether previously featured or not
Films that are explicitly sexual, violent or racist will not be considered in any way.
Film Festival Categories
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Best Story
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Best Picture
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Best Cinematography /
Visual Effects / Editing -
Best Raqs Sharqi
(Oryantal, Vintage, Am Cab) -
Best Folkloric
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Best Fusion
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Best Live Performance
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Best Documentary Short & Long
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Best Artistic Production /
Dance Theater -
Best Ensemble
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Best Costume Design
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Best Original Song
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People’s Choice
PRIZES FOR EACH CATEGORY WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON
Submission Fee: $35 each
* discounts for multiple submissions
All submissions will be conducted through
Film Freeway.