USEK Lebanese Heritage Short Film Competition

Lebanon
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The USEK Lebanese Heritage Short Film Competition is an annual festival organized by the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) as part of its AJYAL program, which aims to preserve and promote Lebanese heritage. The festival showcases short films by Lebanese university students that focus on the country's culture and traditions, fostering youth creativity and highlighting art as a medium for dialogue and collective memory. It provides a platform for emerging filmmakers to share their interpretations of Lebanese identity and heritage.

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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  • Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
  • No physical screenings
  • Limited or unverifiable history
  • 1 documented risk signal
  • On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected

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