From Ground Zero

Amid ongoing occupation and siege, and in the midst of a devastating war, twenty-two artists from Gaza present a mosaic of personal stories. From Ground Zero is a powerful cinematic response to the brutal reality of airstrikes, starvation, and destruction. Supported by the Mashawari Fund for films and filmmakers in Gaza, the film offers a counter-narrative to the dominant imagery of violence and statistics. 

In November 2023, Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Masharawi (Falastine Stereo, Leila’s Birthday) founded the Mashawari Fund to amplify the voices of displaced artists. Their short films—ranging from documentary and dramatic fiction to animation and experimental video art—capture the daily struggle for survival amid bombardment and enforced isolation.