December 2020
We are proud to join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) as presenting partners
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Join us for our first Showcase of the year, as AFMI's annual Arab Women's Showcase goes virtual! Curated by Donna K. Khorsheed,
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Starting today, we are pleased to celebrate and showcase the work of famed Palestinian filmmaker Elia Suleiman as part of the Arab
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Hear from 'Breaking Fast' director Mike Mosallam and members of the cast and crew's reflections on representation, their work in the arts
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AFMI's Arab Film Series, in partnership with the Arab American National Museum and ArteEast, is pleased to present The Lebanese Rocket Society, a feature-length documentary
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Join us for a special engagement in September! We will show some of the best films from last year’s festival and other
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The oldest and largest Arab Film Festival in the country turns 25 this Fall! AFF2021 opens on Thursday November 18 at the
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Come celebrate the opening of the 25th Arab Film Festival at the Castro Theater with award-wining film AMIRA by Mohamed Diab. Winner
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The Party is On!!! We know how rare it is to all gather and enjoy nostalgic tunes from our childhood, as well
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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) with presenting partners The Arab Film and Media
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