The Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts in Dammam concluded the sixth edition of the 10-day International Video Art Forum , held in partnership with the Cinema Association under the theme "Imagination Embodied, Reality Transformed" at the Cinema Association headquarters in Al-Khobar.
The forum featured 56 artworks from 29 countries that were selected from 127 submissions from 41 countries.
According to SPA, the specialized jury announced the winners of this edition, with Silvia Di Gennaro from Italy taking first place, Hiroya Sakurai from Japan securing second place, and Andrea Leoni from Italy coming in third.
The jury also awarded certificates of excellence to artists Mishaal Suhaim Al-Thabiti from Saudi Arabia, Jérémy Oury from France, Nada Maher Metwally from Egypt, and Raquel Salvatella from Spain.
Several participating video artists discussed their experiences, the unique artistic elements of this edition, and their aspirations for future innovation and technological advancement. They emphasized the endless possibilities of this art form, enabling them to explore new ideas and reshape artistic experiences.
