DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival

DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival THE DC PALESTINIAN FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL (DCPFAF) SHOWCASES THE DIVERSE AND CREATIVE WORK OF PALESTINIAN FILMMAKERS AND ARTISTS ACROSS THE GLOBE.

WE SPARK CONVERSATIONS ABOUT FILM, CULTURE, & DIASPORA, STARTING WITH THE PERSPECTIVES OF PALESTINIAN ARTISTS. The DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival (DCPFAF) champions the work of Palestinian artists and filmmakers in Palestine and in diaspora, showcasing the range and complexity of Palestinian identities and narratives. DCPFAF is a volunteer-run 501c3 nonprofit that has drawn national and int

ernational attention for providing a unique platform in the District for Palestinian filmmakers and artists. The stories shared in this festival are not necessarily about Palestine, nor are they stories necessarily about Palestinians. The aim of the DCPFAF is to reflect the dynamic formation of a transnational identity common to Palestinians and diasporic communities in general.

07/29/2026

We’re so excited to announce the dates for this year’s festival season. It’s our 15th year and we’re inviting you to join us as we celebrate Palestinian existence around the world.

Join us in October for FOUR DAYS of Palestinian Film and Arts in Washington D.C., plus some cool events you won’t want to miss!

Go to dcpfaf.org/2026 and follow along with our socials and emails to get all the latest news and updates leading up to the festival.

Want to support DCPFAF? We’re raising $15k to honor 15 years— until September 15th! Check out our website to donate.

We’ll see YOU in October!

As always, Free Palestine 🇵🇸

We’re looking to expand our team! We are actively seeing applicants to fill our volunteer Digital Fundraising Coordinato...
05/29/2026

We’re looking to expand our team!

We are actively seeing applicants to fill our volunteer Digital Fundraising Coordinator Role.

If you’re looking to join a team focused on sharing Palestinian stories and preserving the Palestinian voice, please go to our website and send in an application, or share this to someone you know that might be interested!

📣 We’re growing our team!DCPFAF is seeking a year-round volunteer to be our new DIGITAL FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR This rol...
05/29/2026

📣 We’re growing our team!

DCPFAF is seeking a year-round volunteer to be our new DIGITAL FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR

This role will help ensure the sustainability of the festival by taking the lead on and implementing a comprehensive digital fundraising strategy.

If you’re passionate about Palestinian storytelling, arts & culture, and community-driven work, we’d love to work with you.

👉 Learn more + apply: dcpfaf.org/volunteer

🚨FINAL CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS!🚨The deadline is almost here! Submissions close May 31, 2026. We are eagerly awaiting y...
05/28/2026

🚨FINAL CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS!🚨

The deadline is almost here! Submissions close May 31, 2026. We are eagerly awaiting your submissions!

We’re looking for both feature and short films from Palestinian directors, producers, and writers from all around the world for our festival this October. 

Do you know a Palestinian filmmaker we should be in touch with? Spread the word and share this post! Are you a Palestinian filmmaker? We invite you to submit your film by May 31, 2026 at dcpfaf.org/submissions

📣 We’re growing our team!DCPFAF is seeking year-round volunteers for three key roles:📌 Digital Fundraising Coordinator: ...
05/08/2026

📣 We’re growing our team!

DCPFAF is seeking year-round volunteers for three key roles:

📌 Digital Fundraising Coordinator: This role will help ensure the sustainability of the festival by taking the lead on and implementing a comprehensive digital fundraising strategy.

📌 Event Operations Coordinator: This role will help ensure seamless coordination and ex*****on of all events.

📌 Program Coordinator: This role will support the curation process for film and arts programming.

If you’re passionate about Palestinian storytelling, arts & culture, and community-driven work, we’d love to work with you.
👉 Learn more + apply: dcpfaf.org/volunteer

Thanks to everyone who made it out to .dc to join our talk with ! Elias was kind enough to share with us the challenges ...
04/29/2026

Thanks to everyone who made it out to .dc to join our talk with !

Elias was kind enough to share with us the challenges he faced while covering this intersection of Q***r and Arab identities. We loved seeing our community get together to discuss navigating personal identity within cultural identity and celebrate the beauty of chosen family.

Stay tuned for future DCPFAF events that you won’t want to miss.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 11April is Arab American Heritage Month! This weekend, we will be attending the ...
04/09/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 11

April is Arab American Heritage Month! This weekend, we will be attending the 4th Annual DC Arab Culture Festival.

Join us at 2:00pm and 4:00pm for special short film screenings from local Palestinian filmmakers, as well as a discussion with the filmmakers after the 2:00 screening.

You won’t want to miss it. See you there!

Join us Thursday, April 16 at 6:30pm at Middle East Books and More .dc for the DC launch of This Q***r Arab Family, an a...
03/30/2026

Join us Thursday, April 16 at 6:30pm at Middle East Books and More .dc for the DC launch of This Q***r Arab Family, an anthology by LGBTQ+ Arab writers from around the world. The DC Palestinian Film & Arts Festival is excited to bring editor Elias Jahshan from London for the DC launch. DCPFAF will be in conversation with Elias followed by a Q&A and book signing.

📆 Thursday, April 16 at 6:30pm
📍Middle East Books and More (1902 18th St NW Washington, DC 20009)
🎟️ General Admission $17 dcpfaf.org/events

About the Book:
In Arab culture, tradition often dictates an individual’s role in a family, with personal desires subsumed in favour of unity. So, what happens when Q***r Arabs challenge and re-imagine these expectations?

This Q***r Arab Family celebrates the beauty of chosen kin and the everyday acts of care and survival that bind Q***r Arabs to each other. Here, ten LGBTQ+ writers from across the Arab world and diaspora redefine what family looks like.

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