Leeds Palestinian Film Festival

What we do We aim to shine a light on Palestine – its people, history, culture and society – through showing compelling and thought-provoking films that are not readily available to general audiences in and around Leeds. We show films that: * delve beneath one-dimensional views of Palestinian people and politics * include documentaries and feature films, rare works and art pieces *are serious and light-hearted, painful and joyful * are made by Palestinians and filmmakers internationally, established and emerging have both popular and specialist appeal Since the Festival launched in 2015, about 5,000 people have attended our screenings, with audience numbers rising over the years. Since March 2016 we have also had special showings to celebrate International Women’s Day. By 2019, the main festival was firmly established in Leeds cultural calendar, screening 12 films and including guest speakers. such as Sir David Hare talking about 'Wall', an animated adaptation of his monologue about the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on both sides of the barrier. In 2020, necessity bred innovation and we held our first fully on-line festival, reaching beyond local and national borders. Many screenings are enhanced with guest film-makers and commentators stalls selling Palestinian produce food and refreshments information about ways of supporting the Palestinian people We are planning for a festival with predominantly 'live' screenings in November 2021. If gatherings of this nature are not allowed due to Covid-19 precautions we will move to a full on-line festival again. Where possible our films are ‘pay as you feel’ and we provide full information on disabled access.