Al-Mustaqbal University Sponsors the Launch of the Sixth Babylon Animation Film Festival with Arab and International Participation Under the sponsorship of Al-Mustaqbal University and the supervision of its President, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, the activities of the Sixth Babylon Animation Film Festival commenced on Sunday, October 11, 2026, on the university campus. The festival will run for two days and was attended by Dr. Ali Al-Shallah, Director of the Babylon International Festival for Cultures and Arts, alongside a distinguished group of artists, writers, intellectuals, and cinema enthusiasts. The festival also features films from several Arab and foreign countries, including Egypt, Russia, the Republic of Tatarstan, Ukraine, Tunisia, Lebanon, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Palestine, and the Sultanate of Oman. The opening ceremony began with the Iraqi national anthem, followed by a speech on behalf of Al-Mustaqbal University, delivered by Prof. Dr. Muzaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, representing the University President, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi. In his speech, he welcomed the distinguished guests, participating delegations, artists, and writers, expressing the university’s pride in hosting this artistic and cultural event. He also emphasized the university’s commitment to supporting creativity and hosting events that contribute to strengthening the cultural and cinematic movement, while building bridges of communication and cooperation among creative professionals from Iraq, Arab countries, and other nations. The opening ceremony also featured a speech by the Festival President, Prof. Dr. Amer Sabah Al-Marzook, who highlighted the festival’s importance in supporting animation cinema and providing filmmakers with opportunities to exchange artistic experiences and expertise. The morning session featured the screening of 14 films from Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco. The evening session includes an intellectual seminar entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Animation Film Production,” in addition to the screening of 17 participating films. The ceremony also included honoring Al-Mustaqbal University and the President of the Babylon International Festival for Cultures and Arts in recognition of their efforts in supporting cultural and artistic activities. The festival’s second day is scheduled to feature a book-signing ceremony and film screenings celebrating Egyptian animation schools, marking 90 years of Arab animation cinema. The program will also include honoring participants and festival committees, reading the final statement, announcing the results, and presenting the awards. Al-Mustaqbal University’s sponsorship of this festival reaffirms its role in supporting cultural and artistic activities, embracing creative initiatives, and strengthening communication among artists, intellectuals, and filmmakers, thereby contributing to consolidating Babylon Governorate’s position as a beacon of culture and the arts.
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