Minister of Social Affairs Opens Film Screening of Works Created by Individuals with Autism - Sarmad
Minister of Social Affairs Amthal Al-Hawila opens a film screening of movies created by individuals with autism, emphasizing the importance of supporting their talents
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
Kuwait’s Minister of Social Affairs, Labor, Family, and Childhood, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwail, opened on Monday a screening of short films created and produced by individuals with autism spectrum disorder at the Cinescape cinema within the 360 Complex.
In her remarks at the event, Al-Huwail emphasized the importance of supporting the creative talents of persons with disabilities and developing their artistic and technical skills, thereby enhancing their social participation and providing them with professional opportunities that align with their capabilities.
She praised the efforts of the “Innovartism” initiative in training and preparing participants to produce cinematic works, noting that the first edition of the initiative resulted in 14 creative projects in the fields of filmmaking and artistic production.
Al-Huwail highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to supporting initiatives that contribute to the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities, enabling them to realize their aspirations and strengthen their independence. She expressed her pride in the quality of the showcased works, the efforts of the participants, and the role of their families and supporting organizations in nurturing their talents and creative abilities.
The event featured a screening of several short films addressing diverse social and humanitarian themes, attended by the participants’ parents and several organizers of the initiative.
