Vision
The Abraham Women’s Alliance seeks to inspire the next generation to share their critical stories and solutions. The AA film competition offers media producers a unique platform to advance inclusion, human dignity and multi-faith societies in the Middle East and North Africa.
Why is This Project Needed?
Studies show that short films are one of the fastest ways to create change and influence the culture. To promote peace and inter-religious harmony, the AA Film Competition seeks to create educational resources and promote the peace process among the Abrahamic faith communities.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
JANUARY 1, 2025
1-5 MINUTE SHORT FILMS
Grand Prize: $1,500
CASH PRIZES
First Runner-Up: $750
Second Runner-Up: $500
Film Submission Requirements
- Filmmakers will submit a 1-5 minute short film artfully exploring the benefits of the Abraham Accords.
- Winners will receive a cash prize and promotion through Empower Women Media social media, press releases & film screening events.
- Top films will be shared at Abrahamic Panels and networking events.
How to Apply
To apply, filmmakers must complete an online application form, and submit a photo, social media links, and a paragraph summary or script for an artful short film that inspires viewers to conceptualize living together in thriving, multi-faith societies – where everyone is free to live what they believe.
Please email application materials to shirin@empowerwomen.media
The Abraham Accords Declaration
We, the undersigned, recognize the importance of maintaining and strengthening peace in the Middle East and around the world based on mutual understanding and coexistence, as well as respect for human dignity and freedom, including religious freedom.
We encourage efforts to promote interfaith and intercultural dialogue to advance a culture of peace among the three Abrahamic religions and all humanity.
We believe that the best way to address challenges is through cooperation and dialogue and that developing friendly relations among States advances the interests of lasting peace in the Middle East and around the world.
We seek tolerance and respect for every person in order to make this world a place where all can enjoy a life of dignity and hope, no matter their race, faith or ethnicity.
We support science, art, medicine, and commerce to inspire humankind, maximize human potential and bring nations closer together.
We seek to end radicalization and conflict to provide all children a better future.
We pursue a vision of peace, security, and prosperity in the Middle East and around the world.
In this spirit, we warmly welcome and are encouraged by the progress already made in establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and its neighbors in the region under the principles of the Abraham Accords. We are encouraged by the ongoing efforts to consolidate and expand such friendly relations based on shared interests and a shared commitment to a better future.