17/12/2024

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which hosts the Oscars, has revealed the shortlist of films nominated for the 97th Academy Awards. Among those nominated in the Live Action Short Film category is the Palestinian film "An Orange from Jaffa," directed by Mohammad Al-Mughni and staring Kamel El-Basha and Samer Bisharat.

16/12/2024

Kamel El-Basha was honored with the Golden Tower Award during the opening ceremony of the 6th Cairo International Short Film Festival. In his acceptance speech, El-Basha expressed heartfelt gratitude for the recognition and thanked everyone who highlights Palestine through words, films, or series. He also acknowledged those dedicated to telling its stories and struggles.  

El-Basha emphasized the transformative power of cinema, stating that it not only preserves history but can also redefine it, shape public consciousness, and influence thought processes. He noted that cinema is a vital tool for building new societies and fostering understanding. He called it a profound responsibility for every artist to contribute meaningfully to this mission, to the best of their abilities.

01/11/2024

‘Thank You For Banking With Us!’ directed by Laila Abbas wins El Gouna Star for the Best Arab Narrative Film at Elgouna International Film Festival

01/11/2024

"An Orange From Jaffa" directed by Mohamed AlMughanni wins El gouna Silver Star Award for Best Short Film at Elgouna International Film Festival

11/07/2024

"our males and females" directed by Ahmed Alyaseer wins Black Iris Award for Best Arab Short Film at Amman International Film Festival

22/03/2024

Kamel El Basha won the Best Actor award at Series Mania Festival for his role in the the Australian drama House of Gods, in which he played the charismatic head cleric of a Sydney mosque.

10/02/2024

The Polish-French-Palestinian co-production An Orange From Jaffa by Mohammed Almughanni emerged as the recipient of the International Grand Prix at the 2024 edition of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival