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مهرجان غزة الدولي لسينما المرأة
Our Mission
We believe in cinema as a free voice for women and a powerful force for change. The festival is dedicated to supporting women’s cinematic creativity from Palestine and around the world by providing a platform to showcase outstanding works, discover emerging talents, and empower women filmmakers both professionally and artistically.
The festival also strives to present an authentic image of Palestinian women, foster global cultural dialogue, and raise awareness of cinema’s role as an influential tool in advancing justice, equality, and women’s rights.
Our Vision
The Gaza International Women’s Film Festival aspires to establish itself as a leading global platform that showcases the creative achievements of women in cinema, with a special focus on highlighting the stories and experiences of Palestinian women.
We aim to create an artistic and cultural space that transcends borders and barriers, connecting women creators from different parts of the world and contributing to changing stereotypes about Palestinian and Arab women. The festival seeks to present a distinctive artistic vision that reflects the realities and aspirations of women in Palestine while demonstrating their ability to create, influence, and inspire despite challenging circumstances.
We also strive to make the festival a bridge for cultural communication between Palestine and the world, providing opportunities for the exchange of experiences, ideas, and knowledge in the field of film production and cinematic arts.
Our Goals
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To support and promote women’s cinematic creativity in Palestine and around the world.
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To empower women filmmakers and showcase emerging talents across various fields of cinema.
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To highlight issues affecting Palestinian women and present an authentic image of their lives, free from stereotypes.
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To foster cultural exchange and build bridges for Arab and international cinematic collaboration.
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To contribute to the development of the film industry through specialized workshops, seminars, and training programs.
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To strengthen the role of cinema as a tool for social change and as a means of advocating for justice and women’s rights.
Our Team
Director Monica Maurer – Germany
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Dr. Ezz El-Din Al-Shalah - Gaza
**Founder and President of the Gaza International Women's Film Festival**
Producer Graziella Bildesheim – Italy
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CAMILLA TOSCHI - Italy
director of Women Film Festival (Florence - Italy)
Alessandra Mecozzi - Italy
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د.محمود الناطور - غزة
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الاعلامية الهام ابو قص - غزة
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المخرج محمد السهلي - السويد
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المصور مجد الشلح - غزة
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المخرجة ريما محمود - غزة
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Milena Fiore - Italy
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