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Entertainment · Film · published 2026-09-07 · via Deadline

Venice Film Festival Hosts Launch of Gaza Cinema Academy

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The Gaza Cinema Academy was officially launched at the Venice Film Festival, co-founded by Palestinian filmmakers Ezzaldeen Shalh and Mai Masri. The initiative aims to create a sustainable space for film education, training, and production within the Gaza Strip. Shalh, a Gaza-based director and academic, is known for his films and for leading the Gaza International Women's Film Festival.

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The academy's debut at the prestigious festival brings significant international attention

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