“13th Sharjah Film Festival Awards: ‘Atlas of the Universe’ Wins Best Feature, Pitching Pla” — what this page in the network covers. The 13th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth concluded on Sunday, with Romanian-Bulgarian coming-of-age drama “Atlas of the Universe” by Paul Negoescu taking the top prize for best feature film. The jury praised the film’s story of a 10-year-old boy on an errand that expands i The jury praised the film’s story of a 10-year-old boy on an errand that expands into a poignant exploration of family and growing up.
In the animation category, Celia Catunda’s “My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin” won best animated feature, celebrating cultural heritage through a child’s eyes. The festival, a key event in the UAE’s cultural calendar, also saw significant growth in its industry initiatives. The pitching platform, which connects filmmakers with financiers and producers, doubled its participation this year, reflecting rising regional interest in children’s content. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.