Palestine Film Festivals

Jerusalem International Film Festival

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Jerusalem International Film Festival

The Jerusalem International Film Festival was launched in 2009 as an initiative by a group of Palestinian filmmakers. After a seven-year hiatus due to war and the ongoing siege on Gaza, the festival returned in 2017, becoming a vital contribution to the creation of a cinematic space within the besieged Gaza Strip. Cinematic culture plays a key role in deepening the visual perspective of both filmmakers and audiences. The organizers continually work to develop the festival by building on the achievements, successes, and lessons learned from previous editions.

Contact

Dr. Izz Eddin Shalah

alqudscinma1@gmail.com

00970599354522

Festival Ciné-Palestine

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Festival Ciné-Palestine

Since 2015, Festival Ciné-Palestine has established itself as a key event in the cultural calendar of Paris and its surrounding suburbs. Showcasing the quality of Palestinian cinema and furthering its distribution remain the festival’s primary goals. Transcending the restrictions imposed by borders, FCP offers Palestinian artists the opportunity to connect with audiences and creates a space for discussion, exchange, and debate around Palestinian cinema.

Contact

contact@festivalcinepalestine.org

www.festivalpalestine.paris/fr/

https://www.instagram.com/festivalcinepalestine?igsh=MWowYWtvaHE4ZGlyZg==

+33 7 53 20 05 75

festivalpalestine.paris

Paris, France

Eye on Palestine

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Eye on Palestine

Eye on Palestine is a festival that promotes high-quality and thought-provoking Palestine-related film and arts in Belgium. Founded in 2010, the festival has grown from an exclusively film-based program to one that also includes visual and live arts, theater and music performances, as well as lectures and debates.

Contact

info@eyeonpalestine.be

De Expeditie, Dok Noord 4F Gent

Minard, Walpoortstraat 15 Gent

Brussels, Belgium

Elia Short Films Festival

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Elia Short Films Festival

Elia Short Films Festival is a cinematic platform and annual venue for Palestinian and Arab directors and filmmakers to present their short films in Jerusalem. This local film festival is entirely organized by the independent Palestinian initiative We Have a Cinema, in partnership with local cultural and community organizations in Jerusalem. The festival showcases feature, documentary, and animated films from both Palestine and the Arab world, and offers specialized workshops covering the many facets of the filmmaking craft.

Contact

eliafilmfestival@hotmail.com

eliafilmfestival.com

+972 52 2258420

 +972 54 8378404

Jerusalem, Palestine

Doha Palestine Cinema Festival

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Doha Palestine Cinema Festival

The Doha Palestine Cinema Festival (DPCF) is an independent community initiative launched in Qatar by a group of cinephiles, aiming to tell the story of Palestine through film. DPCF introduces Palestinian cinema to a wide range of audiences from diverse cultures and backgrounds, fostering dialogue about Palestine, human rights, and social issues.

Contact

Rafia Hussain Oraidi, Programmer

dpcfteam@gmail.com

www.dpcfq.com

www.facebook.com/dpcfq

www.twitter.com/dpcfq

www.instagram.com/dpcfq

Doha, Qatar

DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival

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DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival

The DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival (DCPFAF) champions the work of Palestinian artists and filmmakers in both Palestine and the diaspora, showcasing the range and complexity of Palestinian identities and narratives. DCPFAF brings Washington, DC’s communities together through art, using the lens of Palestinian artists as a catalyst for conversations about film, culture, and diaspora.

Contact:

info@dcpfaf.org X

https://www.dcpfaf.org/

Washington, DC

USA

Palestine Cinema Days

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Palestine Cinema Days

Palestine Cinema Days (PCD) is an annual film festival organized by Filmlab Palestine each October. The festival offers a distinctive program that includes globally acclaimed film screenings for both Palestinian adults and children, alongside industry-focused events (PFM) such as panel discussions, professional film workshops, pitching sessions, specialized programs for children, networking opportunities, and the Sunbird Production Award—a competition for documentary feature films and short film projects that prominently reference Palestine. In recent years, PCD has expanded its reach to include screenings across the globe, conducted in conjunction with the local festival held in October.

Contact

Filmlab Palestine

42 Hanna Naqqara St.,

Khawaja bldg. 1, Second Floor

Ein Minjid, Ramallah, Palestine

Telephone: +970-(2)2983003

Email: info@flp.ps

https://www.instagram.com/filmlabpalestine/

https://pcd.flp.ps/

Chicago Palestine Film Festival

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Chicago Palestine Film Festival

Founded in 2001, the Chicago Palestine Film Festival is an annual cultural event that serves as a vibrant platform for showcasing the rich and diverse narratives of Palestinian cinema. The festival provides a unique space for filmmakers, artists, and audience members to engage with compelling stories that explore the multifaceted aspects of Palestinian life. Through a carefully curated selection of feature films, documentaries, and shorts, the festival seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the Palestinian experience. Attendees can expect a thought-provoking and immersive cinematic journey, as the festival aims to celebrate the artistic contributions of both Palestinian filmmakers and filmmakers who make films about Palestine on an international stage.

As the longest-running Palestine film festival in the world, the Chicago Palestine Film Festival stands as a testament to the power of collaborative storytelling.

Contact

Nina Shoman-Dajani

Nina@palestinefilmfest.com

outreach@palestinefilmfest.com

@chipalfilfest

https://www.palestinefilmfest.com

Chicago

Bristol Palestine Film Festival

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Bristol Palestine Film Festival

The Bristol Palestine Film Festival has been running since 2011. It takes place every December and showcases an exciting mix of Palestinian films, including documentaries, feature films, and shorts, alongside music and arts events held across a range of venues.

Bristol PFF is organized by a small group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the power of film and committed to bringing stories from Palestine to the widest possible audience.

Contact

Alison Sterling

07977 470457

alisonsterling@blueyonder.co.uk

http://www.bristolpff.org.uk

Bristol, UK

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Boston Palestine Film Festival

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Boston Palestine Film Festival

The Boston Palestine Film Festival was established in 2007 with the mission to center Palestinian voices and narratives through the powerful media of film and art.

Contact

Michael Maria

Michael@bostonpalestinefilmfest.org

info@bostonpalestinefilmfest.org

https://www.instagram.com/bospalestinefilm/

 https://bostonpalestinefilmfest.org/

955 Massachusetts Avenue #333

Cambridge, Mass. 02139

Boston, USA