
2025
Gaza's untold stories From ground zero.
"From Ground Zero" is a compelling project that brings together 22 short films created by talented filmmakers from Gaza. Launched by Rashid Masharawi, a notable Palestinian filmmaker, the initiative emerged amid the backdrop of conflict, aiming to provide a platform for young artists to express themselves through their craft. Each film, ranging from 3 to 7 minutes, presents a unique perspective on the current reality in Gaza. The project captures the diverse experiences of life in the Palestinian enclave, including the challenges, tragedies, and moments of resilience faced by its people. With a mix of genres such as fiction, documentary, docu-fiction, animation, and experimental cinema, "From Ground Zero" showcases a rich tapestry of stories that reflect the sorrow, joy, and hope inherent in Gazan life.

Alaa Nijim
Self / The Teacher

Aws Al-Banna
Self

Kamel Mohammad
Self / Ahmad / The Driver

Karim Satoum
Self

Nidal Damo
Self

Thaer Abu Zubaida
Self / Man 1

Yahya Saad
Self

Ranin Alzeriei
Self

Nour Al Sharif
Nour

Muhammad Ghuriz
Man 2

Aboud El Sayed
The Student

Youssef Nijim
The Phone Corner Man

Disengagement

So They Know We Existed

Med Wenche Myhre i Gaza

It's Bisan from Gaza and I'm Still Alive

Is anyone alive?

One Day in Gaza

The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation

Close Your Eyes Hind

Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss

The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall

Severed

The Tank and the Olive Tree, Another History of Palestine

Inside Gaza

The dead still have a name

Gaza Dreams

Journey into Gaza

Gauze

My Gaza

Where Should the Birds Fly?

The Idol