Who We Are
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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.
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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
Festival//مهرجانOur annual film festival showcases Arab films and filmmakers from around the world.
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CINEMA NIGHTS//ليالي السينماOur year-round screenings bring audiences together to connect through Arab film.
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NETWORK//شبكةOur networking events create opportunities for audiences and filmmakers to connect.
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Our Team
Rolla Tahir
Co-founder, Artistic Director |
Mason Hatahet
Co-founder, Executive Director |
Ahmad Alhaj
Festival Programmer programming@arabfilm.ca |
Zeinah Kalati
Festival Programmer programming@arabfilm.ca |
Rand Abu Fakhr
Programmer programming@arabfilm.ca |
Muriel Kahwagi
Programmer programming@arabfilm.ca |
Azza Abbaro
Web & Graphic Designer |
Karen Habib
Marketing & Development marketing@arabfilm.ca |
Hiba Sleiman
Media Coordinator media@arabfilm.ca |
Aly Shahin
Administrative Assistant admin@arabfilm.ca |
Nuha Alkadi
Operations Coordinator operations@arabfilm.ca |
Laura Fox
Communications Coordinator |
Nashwa Lina Khan
Outreach Coordinator |
Our Board of Directors
Jutta Brendemuhl
Anthony Youssef
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Cayley James
Mostafa Abd El Meguid
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Robin Riad
Majd Khnouf
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Karam Masri
Jordan De Biasi
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Contact our board: board@arabfilm.ca