Philistine Films is known for an interest in challenging, thought-provoking and original movies from filmmakers with distinctive visions, and has established itself at the forefront of independent cinema in the region, producing films for both the large and small screen. Collaborations include directors and artists Annemarie Jacir, Ossama Bawardi, Dahna Abourahme, Kamran Rastegar, Suzy Salamy, Ram
i Yasin, Zain Duraie, Mai Masri and Catherine Rios. Philistine’s movies have been Official Selections of the Cannes film festival twice, screened in Venice, Berlin, Toronto and Tribeca, a finalist for an Academy Award, as well as more than three hundred other festivals and numerous awards.
