Oman Film Competes at Algeria Cinema Festival
The short film Beta Carotene is in the official competition at Algeria International Contemporary Cinema Days.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Cultural
Oman is participating in Algeria International Contemporary Cinema Days with the short film Beta Carotene, directed by Mohammed Al Daroushi. The festival is held at the Regional Theatre in El Eulma, Algeria.
Why it matters
The selection places an Omani film among works from 13 countries in an international festival competition. It gives the film visibility on a global cinema stage.
The official competition features 30 short films, each lasting 15 to 30 minutes, drawn from 420 submissions reviewed in May 2026. The results of the competition are not included in the available information.
The players
Mohammed Al Daroushi
Director of the short film Beta Carotene, which represents Oman at the festival.
Algeria International Contemporary Cinema Days
An international festival held in El Eulma, Algeria, showcasing artistic works from 13 countries.
The details
Beta Carotene highlights Oman's natural landscape and its geological lakes. The film's title derives from beta carotene, a substance associated with microorganisms such as marine algae.
Timeline
May 2026: the festival jury reviewed 420 film submissions.
4 November 2026: the festival concludes.
Industry Dynamics
The participation of Oman's Beta Carotene in the official competition of Algeria International Contemporary Cinema Days reflects the festival's role as a multinational showcase for short films. Its competition format, with 30 films from 13 countries, places regional productions alongside one another for international audiences.
The festival's official competition offers audiences a view of 30 short films from 13 countries across its run. Viewers interested in Beta Carotene can watch for the film in the competition schedule at the festival's venue in El Eulma.
The takeaway
International short film festivals give emerging regional filmmakers a platform beyond their home countries. Following festival selections is a practical way to discover new cinema from outside major production hubs.
Further reading
Explore more cultural coverage to see how international festivals shape regional film culture.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Times of Oman.
