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Arab Film Festival

The Moroccan Film Industry: A Cinematic Crossroads

By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco has become a major hub for the film industry, balancing its local cinematic identity with an increasing role as an international shooting destination. Known for its picturesque landscapes, bustling medinas, and cinematic history, Morocco offers filmmakers both a diverse cultural backdrop and experienced film crews. … Continued

Diverse Arab Experiences Focus of Film Festival Offerings

SOURCE: SF GATE DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Award-winning films depicting the diverse, daily lives of Arabs and Arab Americans comprise the offerings of a Detroit-area film festival. The 14th Arab Film Festival runs from June 7-16 in Detroit, Ann Arbor and Dearborn’s Arab American National Museum, which presents the festival. It includes Michigan premieres and … Continued

8th Annual San Diego Arab Film Festival Kicks Off Friday

SOURCE: KPBS BY: BROOKE RUTH, MARC SAUER The San Diego Arab Film Festival kicks off this week and will include films from and about Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. Organizers say the festival aims to build understanding and appreciation of the local Arab community. The festival will … Continued

Prague to Host 1st Arab Film Festival

SOURCE: EGYPTTODAY BY: MUSTAFA MARIE CAIRO – 9 July 2018: The Arab Cinema Center (ACC) is launching a series of festivals around the globe to promote the beauty of the Arab culture and heritage. Prints as significant as Screen Daily and The Hollywood Reporter shed light on the launching of “Mad 3araby” (Arab Flow) festival … Continued

‘A more Honest Story’: Film Fest aims a Wide Lens on Arab Art, Life

SOURCE: SC TIMES BY: ALYSSA ZACZEK COLLEGEVILLE — In July 2014, Israeli forces shelled a Gaza school filled with women and sleeping children. The school was being used to house more than 3,000 people, mostly Palestinian families, during a conflict known as “Operation Protective Edge.” The shelling killed at least 15, and United Nations officials described the act … Continued

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