Students Explore Filmmaking with Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Gulf Electronics partnered with SAE University College Dubai and filmmaker Mohamad Attal to host the Galaxy S25 Short Film Contest. The initiative showcased the capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in mobile filmmaking.
The competition invited SAE students to create short films using only the Galaxy S25 Ultra. A total of 20 students specializing in filmmaking and photography took part. Their challenge was to shoot and edit short films on the device, using no additional equipment.
The contest aimed to: Highlight the advanced video features of the Galaxy S25 Ultra
Encourage creativity among aspiring filmmakers
Prove that professional-grade results are possible using a smartphone
Students explored themes such as home, culture, and giving. Each project demonstrated the power of mobile storytelling. The Galaxy S25 Ultra supported full production — from shooting to final edits.
Fadi Abu Shamat, Vice President and Head of the Mobile eXperience Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, stated: 'At Samsung, we are dedicated to empowering the next generation of content creators. The Galaxy S25 Short Film Contest brought our vision to life, showcasing what mobile filmmaking can achieve.'
Razan Takash, Head of Film at SAE University College Dubai, added: 'This contest gave our students a unique chance to explore storytelling through mobile filmmaking. The Galaxy S25 Ultra proved to be a powerful creative tool.'
Over the following weeks, students worked on their films. A panel of expert judges reviewed all entries. The top five were shortlisted and screened at Roxy Cinemas in Dubai. Public and jury voting determined the winners.
The contest awarded four winners in total. Prizes included cash rewards and continued mentorship from Samsung.
Award Highlights: First Place : Only Human by Sara Khatib – A Gen-Z-style short film exploring sins and virtues through a video game concept
: Only Human by – A Gen-Z-style short film exploring sins and virtues through a video game concept Second Place and Best Film Poster : Behind Iftar by Samantha Ablo – A tribute to service workers during Ramadan
and : Behind Iftar by – A tribute to service workers during Ramadan Third Place: Thirty Days for a Flower by Joseph Snowin Fernando – A poetic metaphor for spiritual growth during Ramadan
To further support the initiative, filmmaker Mohamad Attal led a live workshop. He demonstrated how to shoot cinematic content using the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. This hands-on session allowed students to see mobile filmmaking in action.
The contest reinforced the idea that storytelling today can be both mobile and powerful. With the right tools, creativity can thrive — anytime, anywhere.
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