From Ground Zero
Spring Grants 2024 - Post-Production Stage
Rashid AlMashharawi / Feature Documentary / Palestine, France, Jordan, Qatar / 90 min / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Documentary, Art/Literature, Experimental, Fiction
Synopsis
This initiative aims to give artists and filmmakers in Gaza the opportunity to articulate their narratives through short films. Each film will serve as a canvas for the expression of personal stories. The project aims to produce twenty different artistic works, culminating in a total length of approximately 60 minutes, ready for presentation in both individual and collective screenings. Inspired by the events in Gaza under constant bombing, these twenty short stories each have a duration of around three minutes. The films encompass various genres, including documentaries, narratives, and experimental movies. This diverse collection provides a powerful platform for Gaza’s artists to share their unique perspectives and experiences with the world.
Credits
- Director
- Rashid Masharawi (Project supervisor)
- Screenwriter
- Ahmed Al-Danaf, Ahmed Hassouna, Alaa Damo, Alaa Ayoub, Aws Al-Banna, Bashar Al-Balbisi, Basil Al-Maqousi, Etimmad Wishah, Hanaa Awad, Islam Al-Zarei, Khamis Masharawi, Karim Satoum, Muhammad Al-Sharif, Mustafa Al-Nabih, Mustafa Kullab, Nida’a Abu Hasna, N
- Producer
- Rashid Masharawi, Laura Nikolov
- Production Company
- Masharawi Fund for films & filmmakers in Gaza, Coorigines Production / Co-producer: Metafora Production
About the Director
Rashid Masharawi is a renowned Palestinian filmmaker known for his commitment to documenting life in Palestine through film. Born in Gaza, Masharawi has directed numerous films that have been screened at international film festivals, earning awards and critical acclaim. His works often focus on the human experience of living under occupation, using both documentary and narrative storytelling to highlight the resilience and spirit of the Palestinian people. With ‘From Ground Zero’, Masharawi extends his commitment to giving a platform to emerging voices from Gaza.