The “From Ground Zero” initiative for Gaza films was launched by the filmmaker Rashid Masharawi during the ongoing war on Gaza. This initiative arose from the realization that the true voices of the people of Gaza are rarely heard, emphasizing the need to document their experiences, narrate the untold stories, and preserve the collective memory.

Following the success of the films currently being screened at major festivals in the Arab world and internationally, and their nomination for broadcast on some TV channels, the idea for a new initiative emerged:

"From Ground Zero +"

“From Ground Zero +” will consist of eight short documentaries, each ranging between 20 to 30 minutes, and two feature-length documentaries. . Each film can also be shown individually. This approach allows for the presentation of diverse perspectives and the innovation of different production and filming methods, often extending over longer periods and covering various locations throughout the Gaza Strip.