The second Children's International Film Festival, CIFF, 2015, will be held at VOX Cinemas across the UAE from 23rd April to 2nd May, featuring 120 films in 50 languages from 60 countries.

Held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development of the UAE, the 2015 edition of CIFF will feature a unique blend of 53 films made by school students in the UAE and 67 films submitted from across the world.

"CIFF has gained immense popularity since it began its maiden journey last year. It's a platform that provides the opportunity to young people, pre-teens and teens, to express their creativity through the ever entertaining medium of films", said Deepak Jain, CIFF 2015's Festival Director.

In strategic partnership with the Dubai Film and TV Commission, DFTC, CIFF 2015, is powered by Nikon, and is presented in association with VOX Cinemas.

"We are pleased to be partnering with CIFF for its second edition, and it is exciting to see these children producing films with so much passion and dedication. The Festival provides an ideal platform for young talent to showcase their creativity and learn first-hand about different aspects of the media industry, allowing them to gain real insight and experience at a young age," said Jamal Al Sharif, Chairman of DFTC and Managing Director of Dubai Studio City.

CIFF's 2015 edition opens on 23rd April, 2015 at Madinat Theatre, Dubai and will screen the best in family entertainment for the public on 24th and 25th April at VOX Cinemas, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai.

Exclusive shows for schools in UAE will be organised from 26th to 30th April in Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah and the festival will conclude with a gala red-carpet awards ceremony on 2nd May.