The SAMA International Film Festival, based in Sweden, aims to showcase and present works from filmmakers in countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkey, India, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, which often receive less focus at Nordic festivals. The festival also highlights films by European and American filmmakers that focus on Asia, including documentaries and feature films. Operating as a juried competition, it awards the "Statue of Sama" to the best films across categories like feature, short, documentary, and animation. The festival's charter is built on values such as freedom of expression, democracy, gender equality, and children's rights. The 15th edition of the festival was held in Stockholm, Sweden, in October 2024.