The feted MENA Film Festival Opening Ceremony takes place this year at the Vancouver Playhouse. We are excited to present our opening Crush Bundle of shorts to kick off this year’s theme of Love.

SWANA artists discuss how film and theatre intersect, exploring storytelling, movement, and the evolving relationship between the two disciplines in their practices.

A special screening of three short films centering veiled women protagonists, followed by a panel discussion.

If you’re a filmmaker, producer, or media creative looking to get funding in the Canadian grant space, this is your chance to hear from the people behind organizations like Telefilm, Canada Media Fund and Storyhive!

“Cultures of Belonging” hosted by SFU’s Dr. Amyn Sajoo, features an onstage conversation with Omar Mouallem on his short film, “Nader’s Girl.”

A full-day program exploring archival practices and editing with Deena Charara and Chantal Partamian