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Asian Focus, International Spotlight, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Shorts Competition

Center of Life

Film Center of Life Directed by Jacob Arenber The Israeli authorities question the authenticity of Wissam’s real life on his citizenship application leading to rejection. How...
Fine Arts Spotlight, Human Rights Spotlight, International Spotlight, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Robert French and French-Language Focus

Dancing On The Edge Of A Volcano

Film Dancing On The Edge Of A Volcano Directed by Cyril Aris After the devastating explosion on August 4th, 2020, in Beirut, a film crew faces a tough choice: continue...
Human Rights Spotlight, International Spotlight, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Shorts Competition

Destined To Play: The Untold Story of Saudi Women’s Football

Film Destined To Play: The Untold Story of Saudi Women’s Football Directed by John Ford For the girls who dreamt of one day representing their nation and for the women who wouldn’t take...
International Spotlight, Shorts Competition

HoleY

Film HoleY Directed by Bavly Soliman Mark, a 32-year-old Christian Orthodox, is determined to lose his virginity while visiting NYC from Egypt, so he...
Asian Focus, International Spotlight, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Shorts Competition

It’s Not About Ketchup

Film It’s Not About Ketchup Directed by Nasser Saeed It’s Not About Ketchup is a Documentary about a couple facing a challenge in their relationship through the...
Shorts Competition, Women in Film Spotlight

Jedo’s Dead

Film Jedo’s Dead Directed by Sara Nimeh When a young middle-eastern girl finds her grandfather dead, she is forced to grapple with the earthly rituals...
Asian Focus, International Spotlight, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Shorts Competition

Reviving Eman

Film Reviving Eman Directed by Feras Awad Inspiring story of an Emirati paramedic whose career was unexpectedly terminated by a debilitating injury.
American Indie Spotlight, Asian Focus, International Spotlight, New Filmmakers Forum, Shorts Competition

The Strangers’ Case

Film The Strangers’ Case Directed by Brandt Andersen In “Sir Thomas More,” Shakespeare wrote a speech in which More makes a passionate defense for refugees, pleading...
Asian Focus, International Spotlight, Shorts Competition

Umm Salama The Matchmaker

Film Umm Salama The Matchmaker Directed by Mariam Alawadhi As Umm Salama finally persuades her stubborn daughter Salama to consider marriage, she embarks on a journey to...