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The congress, hosted by the House of Wisdom in Sharjah, brought together a distinguished group of artists, filmmakers, academics, and specialists. They discussed ways to advance the film industry, enhance inclusion for people with disabilities, and ensure equal opportunities across all sectors of the field.

Back in 1976, the year the Kingdome had its grand opening and downtown Seattle’s Freeway Park made its July 4 debut to coincide with the national bicentennial celebration, Seattle became home to another gem: a film festival where local moviegoers, including kids and families, could discover films largely produced outside the major Hollywood studio system.