From Ground Zero

Palestine’s official entry to the 2025 Academy Awards, From Ground Zero is a collection of short films that brings dozens of emerging Palestinian artists to the fore in an urgent cry for humanity from a people under siege.

Each film presents a unique perspective on the current reality in Gaza. As a whole, From Ground Zero captures the diverse experiences of life in the Palestinian enclave, including the challenges, tragedies and moments of resilience faced by its people. Using a mix of genres including documentary, docu-fiction, fiction, animation and experimental cinema, it presents a rich diversity of stories that reflect the sorrow, joy and hope inherent in Gazan life.

From Ground Zero includes short films directed by: Wissam Moussa, Nidal Damo, Karim Satoum, Alaa Ayoub, Bashar Al Babisi, Khamis Masharawi, Neda’a Abu Hassnah, Tamer Nijim, Ahmed Al Danaf, Rima Mahmoud, Basil El Maqousi, Mustafa Al Nabih, Mustafa Kulab, Rabab Khamis, Alaa Damo, Muhammad Al Sharif, Ahmad Hassunah, Etimad Washah, Aws Al Banna, Hana Eleiwa, Mahdi Kreirah, Islam Al Zeriei