Arab Film Festival

Cause Area

  • Arts & Culture
  • Media & Broadcasting

Location

333 VALENCIA ST STE 325SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

To enhance understanding of Arab culture and provide alternative representations of Arabs that contradict stereotypes frequently encountered in the American mass media while fostering a space for independent Arab filmmakers to screen their work for the public.

Description

The Arab Film Festival is the largest independent annual showcase of Arab films and filmmakers in the country. The festival has an international standing and is considered one of the most important Arab film festivals outside the Arab world. It strives to present the best contemporary films that provide insight into the beauty, complexity and diversity of the Arab world alongside realistic perspectives on Arab people, culture, art, history and politics.

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