The Ark

An abandoned construction site becomes the arena for a handful of men. They prepare to fight and defeat the enemy; but who is the enemy?

The Day I Lost My Shadow & Aziza

These two films by Soudade Kaadan take us inside the lives of regular people affected by the Syrian war, using her trademark magical realism style that blurs the lines between fiction and reality.

The Land That Remains

A selection of short films which delve into the various practices that keep us connected to our lands

Films

Arab Women in Poetry - New York

A live streamed poetry reading from NYC, featuring 3 local writers.

Poetry

Bodies and Spaces On Screen

A workshop led by filmmaker Amira Louadah focused on moving beyond preconceptions about the body and opening up a new perspective in your future filmmaking work.

Recipes for Resistance: A Food Zine Workshop

Learn about the history of food zines, exploring their varied aesthetics and political contexts, and learn how to make your own.

Workshops

A Conversation with Soudade Kaadan

A conversation with featured filmmaker Soudade Kaadan on her career and telling humanizing and relatable stories about Syrian women, with hints of magic.

Talkbacks

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Arab Women in the Arts is an annual showcase to honor generations of Arab women who have excelled in and revolutionized all forms of artistic expression. It will showcase the innovative and creative work of both established and up-and-coming artists in film, poetry and the visual arts.

Here's what's coming up soon. Can't make it? No sweat. Many live streams will be available for on-demand viewing as well.