Funding the Film “Omar”

  • Location: Amman, Jordan
  • Partner Institution: ZBros Production Company

The Foundation, committed to promoting Palestinian arts and culture on a global scale with a focus on impactful opportunities, partially funded “Omar,” a feature film directed by renowned Palestinian filmmaker Hany Abu-Assad. “Omar” is notable for being one of the first Palestinian productions entirely financed by Palestinians. The film received international acclaim, winning the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize (translated as “A Certain Glance” Jury Prize) at the Cannes Film Festival, along with eight other internationally recognized film awards. 

Related Projects

Empowering the Next Generation

  • Location: Gaza, Jerusalem, Palestine
  • Partner Institutions: Al-Quds University, TEDx Global Platform

The Jerusalem Complex Project

  • Location: Nablus, Palestine
  • Partner Institution: Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs

The Film Taif Al-Madina (The Shadow of the City) 

  • Location: Beirut, Lebanon 
  • Partner Institution: Lebanese - European joint production