The Hayah International Short Film Festival in Panama celebrates 17 years of its history with a new edition dedicated to promoting and showcasing the country's emerging cinematic talent.
This event, along with the City of Arts, becomes one of the epicenters of young Panamanian cinema during the festival.
Throughout its 19 years of existence, the Hayah Festival has established itself as a fundamental platform for emerging cinema in Panama. Its role has been crucial, serving as a showcase for new filmmakers and acting as an effective bridge to international festivals and opportunities.
Beyond the short film competition, the Hayah Festival offers a robust free educational program. The festival's central mission remains firm in fostering creativity, ensuring professional development, and increasing the visibility of the voices making a difference in the nation's audiovisual landscape.
The activities will take place from November 19 to 23 in two major cultural centers of the city. The official selection of short films, competing in seven distinct categories with their respective winners, will be screened at Cinépolis El Dorado theaters. These activities are designed to benefit students, filmmakers, and all lovers of the seventh art.
The five-day event will also incorporate networking sessions specifically aimed at fostering productive encounters between established professionals and new talents of the national audiovisual industry.
The educational program will be held at the City of the Arts and includes workshops, talks, and roundtables.
To obtain the complete program and details about the festival's activities, interested parties can visit the official website www.hayahconnect or follow the event's social media @hayahpanama.
