MUSCAT : The film is a captivating portrayal of Oman’s natural beauty and environmental diversity. It highlights the unique lakes of Oman, focusing on their extraordinary origin, which is linked to a type of marine bacteria.

The 12-minute film, produced by the Omani Cinema Association, involved the collaboration of a talented group of young Omanis. Director Mohammed bin Ali Al Darwish, assistant director and editor Hussain Al Balushi, and script and production manager Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Rasbi played key roles in the project. The team also included assistant photographer and location manager Abdulaziz Al Habsi, graphic designer Ali Al Hanai, engineer Ahmed Al Barwani, and geologist Hussam Al Rawahy.

It is worth noting that the competition featured 300 short documentary films, selected from among more than 4,000 films that competed for the awards.

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