Arab Film & Media Institute’s (AFMI) flagship event, the 22^nd annual Arab Film Festival (AFF) will start in San Francisco with an opening night scheduled for October 12, 2018 at the historic Castro Theatre. 

As the oldest and largest-running festival of Arab films and filmmakers in North America, the Arab Film Festival annually spotlights between 50 – 70 films from over 28 countries, including 15 Arab countries.

“Now more than ever the stories and experiences of Arabs in the United States need to be told,” said Arab Film & Media Institute Executive Director, Serge Bakalian.  “AFMI aims to be a complete ecosystem to find, nurture and showcase Arab talent in the United States. We are proud to honor filmmakers that are expanding and challenging the Arab narrative during our upcoming Arab Film Festival.”

Film selection, opening night details and events will be announced at a later date.