Welcome to the Boston Palestine Film Festival!

 

18th Annual BPFF Call for Submissions 
BPFF is excited to announce our Call for Submissions for our 18th festival. BPFF seeks to present the extraordinary narrative of a dispossessed people. Cinema offers a powerful means of interpreting the collective identity, historic struggle, and surreal life circumstances and challenges that Palestinians throughout the world presently face.

Submit by May 15, 2024

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BPFF showcases the diverse and creative work of all filmmakers exploring both historic and contemporary themes related to Palestinian culture, experience, and narrative.

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BPFF showcases the diverse and creative work of all filmmakers exploring both historic and contemporary themes related to Palestinian culture, experience, and narrative.

For over 17 years BPFF has been showcasing the extraordinary narrative and culture of Palestinians through cinema and art

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BPFF is 100% volunteer run, learn more about supporting the fest and sponsorship opportunities

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LATEST NEWS

Muayad Alayan: “Whether we lose a home or a loved one, we feel broken, and some pieces of us seem to stay behind in the past.”
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Film director and producer Muayad Alayan is a Palestinian based in Jerusalem whose award-winning work has been seen by audiences all over the world. His latest film, A House In Jerusalem, will be screened at BPFF 2023. It is about a Jewish girl from the UK, played by Miley Locke, the young star of BBC…

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Announcement for the BPFF 16th Season
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Welcome back to the 16th Annual Boston Palestine Film Festival! From October 14 – 23, 2022, we’re excited to share our incredible 2022 program, including: 7 virtual screenings 7 in-person screening 22 features and shorts 1 live, closing night community celebration We will be screening in 4 locations this year: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston…

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2021 Audience Award Winners
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The Boston Palestine Film Festival has announced the winners of its 2021 Audience Awards. Congratulations to the winners! Best Narrative Feature Film Gaza Mon Amour, by Arab and Tarzan Nassar Best Documentary Feature Film A Talk With Remarkable People, by Maryse Gargour Best Narrative Short Film Tallahassee, by Darine Hotait Best Documentary Short Film Angel…

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For 17 years, BPFF has been celebrating Palestinian arts and culture with New England audiences and beyond

ABOUT BPFF

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For 17 years, BPFF has been celebrating Palestinian arts and culture with New England audiences and beyond

TIPS ON VIEWING THIS YEAR’S VIRTUAL FESTIVAL

Which films screen on which days?

All films offered virtually can be viewed any time during the 10 days.

Can I view films virtually even if I live outside the Boston area?

Yes. Please be advised that some films have georestrictions set by the filmmaker or distributor. Each film’s georestriction is specified in its listing.

I have a ticket, now how do I view the film?

Once the festival opens, on October 13 at 6 pm, the ticket unlocks the film and makes it available for viewing. You’ll be able to watch all virtual screenings via Apple TV, Roku, and Android TV as well as screencasting from your PC or mobile device.

After I’ve started a film, can I pause it or will I lose access?

Yes, you can pause the film.

How long do I have to view the film?

From the moment you unlock a film, you have 48 hours to finish viewing it.

Where can I get support if problems arise?

On the BPFF Virtual Festival page, click on the Need Help? button in the top right-hand corner. Click to see FAQs and launch live help via Chat.

Can I use my 3 Film Pass or Full Festival Pass to attend a live screening?

No, live screenings require purchase of a separate ticket.

 

Still have questions?

Email us at info@bostonpalestinefilmfest.org.