OMQ Awards to boost Omani film industry
Published 13 Feb,2021 via Muscat Daily - To spread the culture of filmmaking in the society and to promote the advancement of the industry, OMQ Company with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, launched OMQ Film Awards. The first edition of the award was held recently.
Speaking to Muscat Daily, Khalid al Abri, owner of OMQ Company, said, “The OMQ Film Awards was launched in memory of three photographers, Mohammed al Nahdi, Ahmed al Abadi and Oman al Adawi who died young in an accident. The award aims to support Omani youth and spread the culture of filmmaking and prepares local films to compete in regional and international levels.”
The first award ceremony was held in December 2020 which saw 42 Omani films taking part.
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