The documentary follows the rise and fall of Lyd, a 5,000-year-old metropolis that was once a bustling Palestinian town until it was conquered by the State of Israel, which was ...
This year, AIFF has added the Black Iris Award for Best Non-Arab Film to its lineup of honours.
This year, the festival welcomes Ireland as Country of Honour, focusing on Irish cinema with a specific section dedicated to it.
Web series produced in 2024 or 2025 are now eligible for submission, provided they include at least three episodes, each with a duration of 3 to 10 minutes.
The documentary follows the rise and fall of Lyd, a 5,000-year-old metropolis that was once a bustling Palestinian town until it was conquered by the State of Israel, which was ...
The film was inspired by a 2015 incident in Egypt where a viral video of a dog's brutal killing led to four men being jailed.
Jordanian filmmaker Azza Hourani produced 'My Sweet Land', which was developed as a co-production between Ireland, France, Jordan and the US.
Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The anthology showcases 22 stories by Gaza-based filmmakers, created under the challenging conditions of ongoing bombings, with filmmakers risking their lives to bring these narratives to the screen.
The film, developed through the Red Sea Lodge programme in 2021 and also supported by the Red Sea Fund, will have its world premiere in the Orizzonti Extra section.
Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The film, developed through the Red Sea Lodge programme in 2021 and also supported by the Red Sea Fund, will have its world premiere in the Orizzonti Extra section.
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution across the Arab World, while Elle Driver (France) handles the international sales.
The film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The nine day event showcased filmmakers from both the Arab region and global arena, presenting a diverse array of 53 films hailing from 28 countries.
The AIFF's partners have granted awards, both in-kind and in cash, totaling $200,000 to the winners.
Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
During the masterclass, the filmmakers will share their journeys in the acting world, discussing the challenges they encountered at their careers.
The Toronto Arab Film Festival began in 2017 to address the absence of Arab films in Toronto's film programming.
A jury of five cinema professionals will select the winning projects and grant them cash and in-kind awards on July 9.
His films have gained recognition for their focus on the human condition, and portrayals of intimate and challenging stories of internal family conflicts.
This initiative, "From Ground Zero," was launched by Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi.
MAD World handles the film’s worldwide sales while MAD Distribution handles the film’s distribution in the Arab-speaking region.
The programme will centre around this year’s theme, “Our Stories, Our Narratives”, which is also reflected in the artwork of this edition.
The theme of this year festival is 'Our Stories, Our Narratives.
Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The film, produced by Roger Waters, has screened at multiple festivals worldwide.
These six films highlight MAD Solutions' commitment to showcasing diverse stories from the Arab world at the film festival.
The success of 'Simo' and 'Trinou' at the Imedghassen Film Festival underscores MAD Solutions’ commitment to promoting innovative storytelling and nurturing emerging talent within the film industry.
The film is directed, produced, and written by Mohamed El Samman.
The film is a co-production between King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture and Film Clinic.
The film is a co-production between Ithra and Film Clinic.
The festival is dedicated to showcasing films advocating for Palestine.
Shot in Turkey, 'Nezouh' was written and directed by Soudade Kaadan.
As these two short films take center stage, MAD Solutions continues to affirm its commitment to bringing impactful stories to global audiences.
At the Opening Gala, three honorary awards were presented, with Abdullah Al-Sadhan receiving recognition from Mohammed Al Turki, Diane Kruger being honored by juror Fatih Akin, and Ranveer Singh receiving ...
The Arab premiere of the film will take place as part of the Arab Spectacular Competition on December 4, 2023.
'Trinou' and 'Hamza: Chasing the Ghost Chasing Me' showcase MAD Solutions' commitment to diverse storytelling.
All 26 selected projects will compete for cash prizes offered by the Red Sea Fund, to be awarded by an international jury of producers.
The film has claimed several awards, and is the first Arab film to win Orizzonti Extra Audience Award at the Venice International Film Festival.
Alam, which narrates the story of a Palestinian teenager who agrees to take part in a mysterious and life-changing operation, has won a spate of awards at several international film ...
The project has already secured production grants from both the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture and the Royal Film Commission - Jordan.
The big-budget film is a co-production between Ithra and Film Clinic.
Over the course of a six-day duration, the Amman Film Industry Days orchestrated a sequence of events that encompassed masterclasses, seminars, and discussions involving directors and industry experts.
The week-long event showcased filmmakers from both the Arab region and global arena, presenting a diverse array of 56 films hailing from 19 countries.
The AIFF's partners have granted awards, both in-kind and in cash, totaling $200,000 to the winners.
The film is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, Union Docs, and fellowships from the Harvard Divinity School and the Palestinian American Research Centre.
The film is directed, produced, and written by Mohamed El Samman.
The festival will open with the Palestinian film 'A Gaza Weekend', directed by Basil Khalil.
A world premiere of the film will take place as part of the Discovery Programme, which focuses on emerging filmmakers.
Masri's films revolve around the lives of ordinary people who are living in bizarre times of conflict and how they manage to keep their humanity throughout the reality of their ...
Along with the FIPRESCI Prize, the jury panel will select the winners of the Black Iris Award in three competitive categories.
The line-up consists of 56 films from 19 countries, including feature-length narratives, documentaries, and shorts.
In-kind and cash awards totalling $200,000 will be awarded to the winners by the AIFF's partners.
The open call closes on August 4, 2023, and a panel of Arab filmmakers will select the final projects to receive funding.
Produced by Film Clinic, '19B' is headlined by Sayed Ragab, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Nahed El Sebai, and Fadwa Abed.
Awal Film has added 11 diverse groups of individuals to its advisory board.
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution across the Arab World, while Elle Driver (France) handles the international sales.
The deadline for submissions of films and projects is April 30, 2023.
'Rat Hole', which is written, produced, and directed by Mohamed El Samman, will compete in the Egyptian Feature Film competition of the festival.
