
Fifth Slemani International Film Festival
The Fifth Slemani International Film Festival will take place this October, bringing together renowned filmmakers from both national and international stages. This year's festival will feature seven competition sections, with a total of 19 awards to be presented. The festival's theme will focus on the Kurdish language and mother tongue, highlighting linguistic and cultural identity through cinema.
Festival Competition Categories
Festival Competition Awards
National Feature Film Awards
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Best Film
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Best Director
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Best Screenplay
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Best DOP
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Best Leading Actor
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Best Leading Actress
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Jury Award
National Short Film Awards
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Best Film
International Short Film Awards
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Best Film
National Documentary Film Awards
International Feature Film Awards
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Best Film
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Best Director
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Best Screenplay
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Best DOP
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Best Leading Actor
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Best Leading Actress
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Jury Award
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Best Film
International Documentary Film Awards
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Best Film
Youth National Film Awards
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Best Film
Films General Eligibility Requirements
1 / Subtitle
All national and international films must have English Subtitle.
2 / Production Year
For national films, only those produced from 2023 onwards will be accepted, while for international films, only those produced from 2024 onwards will be eligible.