8 Awards of Excellence
DANA 2027 honours outstanding achievements across 8 prestigious awards, celebrating the best in storytelling, craft, and creativity.
Compete for Prestige
THE DANA
The festival's highest honour — open to ALL films across every category
Best Feature Film
Outstanding achievement in feature fiction filmmaking (60+ minutes)
Best Short Film
Excellence in short-form cinema under 40 minutes
Best Documentary
Compelling non-fiction storytelling
Best Arab Film
Celebrating regional storytelling excellence
Best Screenplay
Excellence in original or adapted screenplay writing
Audience Choice Award
Voted by festival attendees — open to ALL films
Emerging Talent Award
Recognising rising filmmakers making their mark
Industry Legends
Our distinguished jury comprises acclaimed filmmakers, actors, and industry leaders committed to recognizing exceptional cinema.
To Be Announced
Head of Jury
Distinguished filmmaker and industry veteran
To Be Announced
Feature Film Jury
Award-winning director
To Be Announced
Documentary Jury
Acclaimed documentarian
To Be Announced
Short Film Jury
Festival favorite and emerging voice
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