The organizers of the Hayah International Short Film Festival of Panama announced the details of its 16th edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With this new edition, Panamanian and international filmmakers <\/strong>will have the opportunity to exhibit their short films and compete in each category to opt for the Festival Statuette and International Distribution awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The competing categories are: Fiction, documentary, animation, video clips<\/strong>, new Directors Panama (exclusive category for Panama), Best National Short Film (exclusive category for Panama).<\/p>\n\n\n\n This festival will be open until July 31 through Filmfreeway <\/strong>and will be held in November 2024 in Panama City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since its creation, the\u00a0Hayah Festival\u00a0<\/strong>has been a launch pad for emerging filmmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In its editions, it has boosted the careers of numerous directors, screenwriters and producers who have left their mark on the Panamanian industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The festival continues to reaffirm its commitment to the training and development of new talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Events and workshops focused on project development <\/strong>will be offered, along with opportunities to connect local and international filmmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every year, our cinema is moving forward at full speed, demonstrating that the potential of its stories is just beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this edition we want to celebrate the path traveled during these 17 years of management, reflecting on the impact that our cultural management has had on Panamanian cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n