Tickets for this screening are now SOLD OUT. A waitlist for standby tickets will open at the AFS Cinema box office one hour prior to the scheduled showtime.

ConnectHER Film Festival receives hundreds of films each year. In 2023, the ConnectHER Film Festival received submissions from 24 countries — six of those films were from filmmakers in Gaza. Through this screening, ConnectHER wants to share these films as a window into what Gaza looked like just months ago; what the potential and hopes of these Palestinian young people were when they made their films. Followed by a post-screening Q&A with Alana Hadid, Founder of Watermelon Pictures, and Lila Igram, ConnectHER Founder.

This screening is free and open to the public, but you must RSVP in advance. RSVP does not guarantee admission, please arrive early as seating is first come, first serve. These shows are oversold to ensure a full house. 

About ConnectHER

ConnectHER’s vision is to elevate the status of women and girls everywhere. Since 2011, this 501c3 nonprofit has been spotlighting critical issues facing women and children through its online platform, which raises funds and matches donors to high-impact partner projects that advance women and girls globally. ConnectHER extended its mission and global reach with the creation of ConnectHER Film Festival in 2012.

ConnectHER Film Festival (CFF), launched in 2013, is an international film festival and scholarship program that invites young people 25 years or younger to submit original short films addressing global women’s issues. More than $30,000 in prizes is awarded each year by a distinguished panel of judges. Presenting sponsor is Eloise DeJoria. To learn more about ConnectHER and to view past winners, visit https://connectherfilmfest.org.