The short film “Will” by Hashim Sulaiman is a poignant story that manages to capture in one minute the heart wrenching desire of a little boy. The screening at the
#IHaveADream 2nd Place: John Haddad
John Haddad was the first place winner of the Smovies previous competition #WhyILoveUAE. The talented filmmaker won, yet again…and came second place with his funny, intelligent film “Just One Spot.”
#IHaveADream 3rd Place: Rohan Hemant
“My name is Rohan Hemant, I am 22, and I’m from India. From an early age the art of filmmaking has always fascinated me, so after I completed my Bachelors
Vox Pop: Flash Fiction Finalists
What does it take to be a flash fiction writer? We asked some of the Flash Fiction Finalists of the recently concluded Reading and Writing Competition organized by BrandMoxie and
After Alice
It was after Alice left that I understood. The morning light pouring into my bedroom left everything grey and dull. It was a cold, foggy day outside, much like
Flash Fiction Winner: Aliyah Al Awadhi
Aliyah Al Awadhi Age: 20 University: Zayed University Nationality: Emirati TEMPO: Who is Aliyah Al Awadhi? Aliyah: I feel like I can be a bit confusing sometimes. There
A Notable Life
Today, my upper became un-stuck. She was peeled by a giant thumb, and I could see her grinning through her waxy paper as the light of the living room flooded
Flash Fiction Winner: Hannah Taylor
Name: Hannah Taylor Age: 19 University: New York University Abu Dhabi Nationality: USA / U.S. American TEMPO: Who is Hannah C Taylor? Hannah: I am a student at NYUAD
Striking the Soul with Positive Energy: Bahareh Amidi
As Bahareh Amidi walks into the room, she fills her surroundings with positivity through poetry. She takes Tempo through her expressive words that magically turn into poems, and her new