Xposure 2026 announces its largest film programme yet

The I0th edition of Xposure International Photography Festival, taking place from Jan.29 to Feb.4, 2026 at Aljada, Sharjah, will present an expanded film programme that places cinema at the centre of its milestone edition, led by headline global conversations, 66 curated film screenings and the introduction of an outdoor cinema component.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) under the theme “A Decade of Visual Storytelling,” Xposure 2026 positions film as a core pillar of its cultural, educational, and professional offering.

Across seven days, the programme brings together internationally recognised filmmakers, producers and industry figures through opening-stage conversations, live sessions, workshops, screenings, and awards, reinforcing Xposure’s role as a global platform for visual culture.

The film programme opens as part of Xposure’s Opening Ceremony with Visual Stories That Change Everything, a live conversation between media presenter Kris Fade and international film and television executive Sanford R. Climan.

Climan, CEO of Entertainment Media Ventures, brings decades of experience developing and producing major studio films and television projects, and has held senior advisory roles within the global film industry, including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.