We are pleased to announce the 20 participants in Masahat AFLAMUNA :: Regional Edition, a training that brings community cinema spaces from 8 Arab countries together in one group for the first time.

An independent jury reviewed applications, considering engagement with the local community, the feasibility of the proposed programming, and geographic diversity, with priority for underserved areas. The training includes 11 spaces and 9 individuals from Egypt, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Tunisia, and Palestine.

The Jury

• Ahmed Nabil, Filmmaker
• Hiba Hussein, Cultural Manager
• Nawres Rouissi, Film Programmer and Cultural Manager

Masahat AFLAMUNA enters its third year with a network of more than 200 community cinema spaces that have hosted more than 600 screenings of independent Arab films.
The Regional Edition will take place online November 13-28 2026, where participants will exchange knowledge and build lasting connections across the region. Sessions cover film curation, thematic programming, promotion, community engagement, and the technical and operational side of running a screening. Each participant will then organize at least six screenings from the Masahat AFLAMUNA library between October 2026 and June 2027. The library’s independent Arab films are available for free screening within the Masahat AFLAMUNA network.

Participating Spaces
Aden Cultural Space :: Yemen
Al Ghazala Cinematic Lab :: Libya
Alghouta Cultural Salon :: Egypt
Alsakhra Cultural Center :: Egypt
Cine Club Borj Cedria :: Tunisia
Cinema Shoubash :: Iraq
Clack It :: Egypt
Derbasiyah Cinema Club :: Syria
Mokhayyam :: Yemen
Oaken :: Lebanon

Participating Individuals
Abed Alfattah Daoud :: Palestine
Dawood Aljubari :: Yemen
Fatima Al-Bakry :: Yemen
Lamia Ali :: Yemen
Mirna Abass :: Egypt
Mostafa Mostafa :: Egypt
Tamara Mohsin :: Iraq
Waed Aboudargham :: Lebanon
Yara Hafez :: Syria


Masahat AFLAMUNA :: Regional Edition, with the support of DOEN, Allianz, and Umi.