From Ground Zero (Part 1)

Artists residing in the Gaza Strip have created short films offering insight into the lives of Palestinians affected by the Israeli bombings over the past two years. The 22 films are divided into two parts, and this screening presents the first 11 films in the collection.

Part 1 of 2 – Buy tickets for Part 2 here.

Rashid Masharawi founded the Masharawi Fund in November 2023—a fund created to support filmmakers from Gaza. From Ground Zero is the result of their first project, a collection of 22 short films, each ranging from three to six minutes in length. The filmmakers were given complete freedom in their choice of genre and storytelling format. The collection includes everything from documentaries and hybrid films to drama, stop-motion animation, essay films, and experimental video art.

The result is a truly unique and important snapshot in time—a series of testimonies from the Palestinian people, subjected to genocide committed by Israel and its supporters.

Part 1:

Reema Mahmoud - SELFIE

Muhammad Al Sharif - NO SIGNAL

Ahmed Hassouna - SORRY CINEMA

Islam Al Zeriei - FLASHBACK

Mustafa Kolab - ECHO

Nidal Damo - ALL IS FINE

Khamis Masharawi - SOFT SKIN

Bashar Al Balbisi - CHARM

Tamer Nijim - THE TEACHER

Ahmed Al Danaf - A SCHOOL DAY

Alaa Islam Ayoub - OVERLOAD

Director

From Ground Zero is a project created by 22 filmmakers and assembled by The Masharawi Fund. Founded by Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Masharawi, the fund aims to provide a platform for local filmmakers and artists in the Gaza Strip to share their dreams and aspirations with the world.

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