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Additional AFF Pictures by itakeurpic

itakeurpic — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:22:38 +0000

Those of you who didn’t make it to Slingshot Hip Hop in Berkeley last Friday night missed a great indie film. I know I regretted not being able to make it. However, after the film, in Oakland hosted by Eastside Arts Alliance, a concert was put on that featured the group DAM (here’s their Myspace), who were documented as part of the hip hop movement in Palestine. Along with Sawan Images, I was able to capture just a few snapshots of people from that night.

- itakeurpic

Arab Film Festival – Last Set of Photos from 10/22 & 10/24

admin — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:12:41 +0000

Alright, here are photos from the last few events at the Arab Film Festival in San Francisco. The photos can be viewed here.

The first few photos are from a film screening and discussion in Berkeley, followed by the screening of Slingshot Hip Hop to Oakland and Berkeley high school students.

Finally, photos from the public screening and the DAM concert in Oakland.

Enjoy!

Film Screening, Filmmaker Panel & Reception Photos

Youssef — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:41:21 +0000

On Sunday, Dir. Maher Sabry’s “All My Life” packed the Delancey Theatre in San Francisco.

The following day, filmmakers gathered for a panel discussion at Alliance Française and was followed by a reception and dinner hosted at the Arab Cultural Community Center.

More coming soon…

Additional Pictures of AFF Opening Night

itakeurpic — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:06:55 +0000

The historic Castro theatre was the site of opening night for the Arab Film Festival. Youssef and Armida entrusted me to take additional pictures of this event. The amount of people and flashes felt very “red carpet.” Here are just a handful of candid portraits from that night.

Arab Film Festival – Opening Night Photos

Armida — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:07:16 +0000

Director Daoud Aoulad-Syad introduces his film "Waiting for Pasolini"

The opening night of the festival was rife with guests and photographers, but we made our way through and took some fantastic photos. The opening reception had a beautiful Arab themed set, wonderful food, and great classic Arabic music.

This set of images capture the reception, music, and the awards ceremony preceding the presentation of “Waiting for Pasolini”.

If you are interested in purchasing print copies or reproduction of these images please contact Armida and Youssef at contact@sawanimages.com.

UPDATE: More photos of opening night from itakeurpic and Dwayne Marsh

Upcoming Photography

Youssef — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:09:53 +0000

We’re currently in the middle of shooting for the Arab Film Festival in the SF Bay Area, which had their opening ceremony last night. Stay tuned for pictures from last night’s reception and awards ceremony here from myself, Armida, itakeurpic, Dwayne, and other photographers at the event. The festival runs through Oct. 28th, so you can expect to see photo updates here of panel discussions, concerts, etc. during the next few weeks.

The opening ceremony was amazing, and tonight’s showing of Paloma Delight has been hailed as a must see. For those of you in the Bay Area, definitely check it out.