The committee will work with filmmakers to develop ideas until they are ready for filming, based on clear criteria that prioritize the personal nature of the stories, their originality, themes, and treatment, as well as the talent of the filmmakers. The focus will be on untold stories that may sometimes seem unbelievable, yet are filmed in Gaza by equally remarkable filmmakers.

Our experience with the “From Zero Distance” project, through which 22 short films were produced in collaboration with 22 filmmakers in Gaza, has strengthened our belief in the feasibility of this project, despite its challenges, which mirror the situation in Palestine. From a practical standpoint, we ensure two essential aspects:

In Gaza itself, after eight months of production and filming during the war, we have managed to form a team of coordinators and production assistants with practical experience. Their task is to provide filmmakers with the necessary technical and human resources for production, as well as to manage and monitor budgets. Although it may seem surreal, we are able to transfer funds to Gaza with relative ease despite the circumstances.

These coordinators also manage the transfer of filmed materials and data to the post-production stage. Although the transfer processes sometimes take a long time, they eventually succeed.

From an administrative perspective, we make sure to secure the rights from all directors before filming begins to ensure the distribution of the films across various channels worldwide. Our true aim is international distribution and quality.

Aside from investments from the Masharawi Films Fund and the co-production fund, the initial budget is financed by partners, contributors, donors, and private sector sponsors.