Toronto Arab Film
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Who We Are

​Toronto Arab Film (TAF) is a non-profit organization bringing films from and about the Arab world to Toronto audiences. TAF began in 2017 with the goal of addressing a lack of films from the Arab world in Toronto film programming. It has since grown into a multifaceted organization that promotes the diversity of Arab cultures, builds community, creates opportunities for exchange, and develops emerging artists. TAF is ultimately rooted in a desire to reinstate a tradition that has been lost over time: coming together to watch films.
Our Mission
To showcase the diversity of the Arab world and support emerging Arab filmmakers, while building connections between the Arab and non-Arab community.

Our Vision
To spearhead a significant, positive shift in the image of the Arab world among both Arab and non-Arab film audiences.

What We Do

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Festival//مهرجان

Our annual film festival showcases Arab films and filmmakers from around the world.
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CINEMA NIGHTS//ليالي السينما

Our year-round screenings bring audiences together to connect through Arab film.
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NETWORK//شبكة

Our networking events create opportunities for audiences and filmmakers to connect.
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Our Team

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Rolla Tahir 
Co-founder, Artistic Director  

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Mason Hatahet
Co-founder, Executive Director
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Ahmad Alhaj
Festival Programmer
programming@arabfilm.ca
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Zeinah Kalati 
Festival Programmer

programming@arabfilm.ca
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Rand Abu Fakhr
Programmer

programming@arabfilm.ca
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Muriel Kahwagi 
Programmer
programming@arabfilm.ca
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Azza Abbaro 
Web & Graphic Designer
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Karen Habib
Marketing & Development

marketing@arabfilm.ca
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Hiba Sleiman 
Media Coordinator

media@arabfilm.ca
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Aly Shahin
Administrative Assistant
admin@arabfilm.ca
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Laura Fox
Communications Coordinator

communications@arabfilm.ca

Our Board of Directors

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Majd Khnouf
Chair
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Cayley James
Vice Chair
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Jordan De Biasi
Treasurer
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Karam Masri 
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Jutta Brendemuhl
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Anthony Youssef
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Mostafa Abd El Meguid
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Moe Rai
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Katie Connell
Contact our board: board@arabfilm.ca

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TAF would like to acknowledge the land it operates on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit. We encourage you to learn about the lands you are on today by visiting: https://native-land.ca/
  • HOME
  • Festival//مهرجان
    • 2023 Festival >
      • 2023 Festival Events
      • 2023 Awards
    • Previous Editions >
      • 2022 >
        • 2022 Programme >
          • 2022 Film Programme
          • 2022 Opening Day
          • 2022 Panels >
            • Filmmaking amid Lebanon’s Collapse
            • The Language of Belonging
            • Canadian Filmmakers Roundtable
          • Closing Night Party 2022
        • 2022 Awards
        • 2022 Call for Submissions
      • 2021 >
        • 2021 Festival Programme >
          • Feature: Abou Leila
          • Feature: Unknown Saint
          • Feature: Sugar Cage
          • TAFF Shorts Programme 1
          • TAFF Shorts Programme 2
          • TAFF Shorts Programme 3
          • TAFF Shorts Programme 4
          • Shorts Programme Collection (Available Globally)
          • Speculative Fiction Programme Collection (Available Globally)
          • TAF Panels 2021
          • TAF Workshops 2021
        • 2021 Festival News
        • 2021 Awards
      • 2020 >
        • Feature: Talking About Trees + Panel
        • TAFF Shorts Programme 1
        • TAFF Shorts Programme 2 + Panel
        • TAFF Shorts Programme 3
        • Awards 2020
  • CINEMA NIGHTS//ليالي السينما
  • NETWORK//شبكة
    • 2023 Mix & Mingle
    • Workshops
    • Programs
    • Panels
    • TAF Salon
    • Qumra
    • Resources
  • NEWS//أخبار
  • ABOUT//عنا
    • Contact//تواصل
  • SHOP