Ahmed Tharwat is a host and producer of the Arab/Muslim American television show BelAhdan (With Open Arms), a weekly program that has aired on public television. As a regular speaker and contributor on Minnesota Public Radio, he often shares his unique view of the world and American political and social events. He has also produced and directed many short stories for public television.
Mizna’s Twin Cities Arab Film Festival (TCAFF) is seeking films for the upcoming festival scheduled for September 26-29, 2019. We are accepting narrative, documentary, experimental, and animated films, both features and shorts. We seek films made by Arab or Arab American filmmakers or films relevant to these communities.
The Arab Film Fest is produced by Mizna, a St. Paul-based arts organization committed to bringing the best Arab cinema, literature, and art to Twin Cities audiences. Beginning in 2003, Mizna’s festival has screened numerous Arab and Arab American titles and hosted many acclaimed filmmakers to present their work and engage with our local communities. The Arab Film Fest will celebrate its 14th festival this fall.
Mizna will present the 14th Twin Cities Arab Film Festival September 26-29, 2019 at St. Anthony Main Theatre. Over its fourteen editions, our festival has created a necessary space in the Twin Cities for Arab and Muslim filmmakers to tell their stories in beautiful and innovative ways.
The Arab Film Fest takes place at the Film Society’s Screen 3 at St. Anthony Main, screening more than thirty contemporary films from Palestine, Egypt, Lebanon, Qatar, Syria, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as those from local Arab filmmakers. For the fourth year, we will be awarding juried prizes for films in the categories of Best Narrative, Best Documentary, and Best Short, and will continue the Best Audience Award based on audience votes.
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