Kazan: The Oman Cinema Society has signed a cooperation agreement with the Kazan International Film Festival during its twenty-first edition, hosted in the city of Kazan, Russian Republic of Tatarstan.
The agreement was signed on behalf of the festival by its Executive Director, Milyausha Aituganova, and on behalf of the Society by its board chairman, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Ajmi.
The agreement includes a number of provisions, most notably the exchange of film screenings between the two parties, the organisation of training workshops and the exchange of expertise in cinematic fields, in addition to opening avenues for future joint film production.
Fahd bin Ramadan Al Maimani, Director of Local and International Relations at the Society, emphasized that this agreement represents a qualitative leap for Omani cinema, as it opens the door for joint projects and cultural and artistic exchange with Russia.
He indicated that through this agreement, the association seeks to enhance the presence of Omani cinema in international forums, develop the capabilities of national cadres, and build long-term strategic partnerships.