AboutMENA Film Festival
A platform for the latest independent film productions from the Middle East and North Africa, in the heart of The Hague.
Stories that matter
MENA Film Festival is a prominent platform that highlights the latest independent film productions, focusing on stories and issues that matter to diverse communities. The festival aims to foster cultural dialogue among people, making it an important meeting point for filmmakers and audiences alike.
History & foundation
Since 2018
The festival was founded in March 2018 at Laaktheater, with Mohammad Al-Amin as artistic director and programmer. After four editions in partnership with Laaktheater, the festival rights were transferred to Mohammad Al-Amin, who organised the fifth and sixth editions independently.
Since the seventh edition, the festival is organised by Stichting Mesopotamië (Mesopotamia Foundation), founded by Mohammad Al-Amin and supported by the Municipality of The Hague and Dutch cultural funds.
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