Award Winner

Kentucky Gaza

Name: Kentucky Gaza | Short Films – Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026 Screening in Autumn - SSFF & ASIA 2026 Autumn
Director: Omar Rammal

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Best Actor Award (Live-action Competition International) Winner

In besieged Gaza, where the existence of Kentucky survives only as legend, Anwar transforms the masses’ craving into a successful smuggling venture, while single?handedly deepening the emotional wound between himself and his father.

Director: Omar Rammal
Time: 0:21:00
Country: Jordan
Genre: Drama
Year: 2025
Cast: Yazan Nobani, Ahmad Fayad , Hamzeh Mahadin, Abdallah Khalil , Hazem Elian Yazan Eid

Awards Nominations

Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival (World Premiere)

Director

Omar Rammal

Omar Rammal is a Palestinian director and cinematographer, recognized on social media for his distinctive visual style and heartfelt human stories. His passion for music has shaped many successful music videos, and he has directed numerous short films that garnered wide attention online. KENTUCKY GAZA marks his first narrative short film.