Jana
Director(s): Moaz Hosni, Abo Ellaban
Producer(s): Awni Farhat
Countries: Palestine
Stage of Production: Production
Runtime: 30+ minutes
Budget: 27,500 Euro
Logline: Amid the ruins of Gaza, a fourteen-year-old girl longs for safety, but as hope nears, she’s pulled back into the relentless cycle of violence—her childhood, and her life, extinguished.
Looking for: Funds, financiers, sales, distribution, festivals
Contact: Awni Farhat; awnifarhat@hotmail.com
Synopsis: Jana is an intimate, visually poetic film set during the ongoing war in Gaza. At its core, it tells the story of a fourteen-year-old girl, Jana, and her brother Ahmad, who struggle to survive amid constant bombardment, forced displacement, and the collapse of daily life. The film unfolds in fragments of reality—moments of fear, resilience, and fragile tenderness.
Director Profile: Moaz Hosni is a filmmaker and director from Gaza with over 16 years of professional experience. He has documented life under conflict through short films, documentaries, and photography, capturing both personal and collective stories of survival. His previous works include: GAZA WITHOUT WAR nominated for the Qamra Award on MBC, a poetic documentary exploring the city’s resilience amidst conflict. GAZA CLOWN, a short film screened at the Cannes Film Festival, portraying human endurance through the eyes of children. Multiple short documentaries for international organizations and media outlets, highlighting humanitarian issues in Gaza. Hosni’s filmmaking combines immersive visuals, meticulous attention to human emotion, and an approach that blends documentary realism with cinematic storytelling. His work often explores the fragility of childhood, displacement, and the endurance of human spirit under extreme conditions.
Producer Profile: Awni Farhat is a member of the team, supporting Moaz across every stage of the documentary production. He believes that the heart of any great project lies in genuine collaboration and trust among people. Known for turning ideas into real, meaningful work. He cares deeply about stories that resonate with real audiences and isn’t afraid to take risks when it leads to something more authentic. For Awni, filmmaking is ultimately about creating impact with people, for people.