Here & Elsewhere is a three-day short film festival and fundraiser celebrating Arab voices on screen. We invite filmmakers whose work explores resistance through joy and humor.
Curated in partnership with Palestinian-Canadian director Fateema Al-Hamaydeh Miller, the festival draws inspiration from her signature “oh no, should I laugh?” comedic style, as seen in her award-winning short Mawtini, which will be screened during the event.
Selected films will be featured alongside curated community conversations, director Q&As.
Your submission fee supports two initiatives grounded in joy and resilience:
50% will fund Amwaj, Fateema’s debut feature film.
50% will go to Gaza Skate Team, a grassroots project cultivating movement, play and hope amid displacement.
“On this earth, there is that which deserves life.” — Mahmoud Darwish
To submit a film is an act of narrative resistance.
Submissions are open internationally. Fee exemptions available to filmmakers from Lebanon or Palestine, contact us at culturagroovy@gmail.com to request a waiver.
