CAREER HIGHLIGHT(S):
The MFF aims to foster the growth of cinema, contributing to resilience and creativity while
crafting a narrative that transcends borders and resonates
globally, spotlighting the burgeoning artistic vitality in the heart of
Gaza.
Believing in the profound impact of images and films on
portraying life and experiences that shape people's
representation, the fund provides an opportunity for Gazans to
share their stories from within.
To achieve this goal, the fund collaborates with international,
Arab, and Palestinian film institutions and individuals, fostering
cultural exchange and sharing expertise across all stages and
facets of filmmaking.
RASHID MASHARAWI
FOUNDER of MASHARAWI FILMS FUND
PALESTINIAN
TWELVE-MONTH HIGHLIGHT(S): FROM GROUND ZERO: This initiative, launched during the
ongoing war against Gaza by filmmaker Rashid Masharawi,
aims to give artists and filmmakers in Gaza the opportunity to
share their narratives through short films. It was developed
into a feature-length collective film by 22 directors, which
toured several festivals and was shortlisted for the Oscars. FROM GROUND ZERO+: A sequel that will consist of eight
short documentaries, each ranging between 20 and 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. PASSING DREAMS: Masharawi’s feature opened the 45th
CIFF, where it won two awards from the Broadcasting &
Television Union of Organizations of Islamic Cooperations
