Baku:The 30th European Film Festival in Lebanon concluded at Metropolis Cinema with the Short Film Competition Screenings and Awards Ceremony.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the event featured the Ambassador of the European Union to Lebanon, Ms. Sandra De Waele, alongside a jury consisting of actor Georges Khabbaz, actress Rita Hayek, and film critic and advisor Elias Doummar. The Best Short Film Prize was awarded equally to two films. "Jeem 1983," directed by Jorj Abou Mhaya, received the award from Goethe-Institut Libanon for its exceptional animation, use of archives, and exploration of collective memory. "The Boy's Fish," directed by Hasan Ali, won the Institut français du Liban Award for its intense portrayal of lost childhood through animation.

Additionally, special mentions were given to "Doula," directed by Chadi Younes, recognized for its technical finesse and its dystopian, sci-fi style, and to "Has She Taken Off Yet?" by Marinelle Ghosh, noted for its captivating performances and depiction of a past generation's lost emotions.

The European Union, through these awards, aims to promote emerging filmmakers. This year's winners will have the chance to attend film festivals in Germany and France, in collaboration with Goethe-Institut Libanon and l'Institut français du Liban, respectively.