The award will be presented to the best three short films as follows: US$ 8,000, US$ 6,000 and US$ 4,000, respectively, the Rabat-based organization added in a release.

This award aims to encourage young people to be artistically creative, discover their talents in producing fiction and documentary films, and disseminate the culture of peace.

The Award also aims to encourage film production, set up ISESCO Library of Short Films, anticipate what can be referred to as “life economy” and anticipate future working patterns, creativity, production, and jobs.

Participating films should fall under the following categories: drama, documentary, heritage and folklore, human values, health and environment, children films, daily life in time of Coronavirus (COVID- 19), and comedy.

The film may contain natural sounds or music without audible speech (nature and animal films), the source said.

The National Commissions and competent parties in Member States will take part in announcing the Award and ISESCO will set up a jury for selecting winning short films.

The awards will be given at a special ceremony to be held at ISESCO headquarters in Rabat.