# Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sharjah-international-film-festival-for-children-and-youth
> Updated: 2026-09-17T12:12:38.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 13th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth has announced its 2026 schedule, running from October 25 to November 1. Organized by Foundation Fan, the event will be held at City Centre Al Zahia and House of Wisdom. 

Italy has been designated as the guest of honor for this edition to showcase its cinematic and cultural heritage. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the festival, stated that the event reflects a commitment to providing youth with tools for “knowledge, creativity, and self-expression through the medium of cinema.”

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Dubai International Film Festival to relaunch in December 2027

The Dubai International Film Festival is set to return in December 2027 after a ten-year hiatus, with a new focus on celebrating Arab cinema.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dubai-international-film-festival-to-relaunch-in-december-2027

### 2026-09-02: Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth announces 2026 dates

The 13th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth will held from October 25 to November 1, 2026, featuring Italy as the guest of honor to celebrate its cinematic heritage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sharjah-international-film-festival-for-children-and-youth-announces-2026-dates

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