Support Responsible Filmmaking

The Beirut Film Society Solidarity Fund was launched with a clear objective, to support the survivors of Beirut Port explosion of August 4, 2020, Artists in particular, filmmakers, actors, dancers, musicians, painters, sculptures, writers and others, especially those who were trying to start their career amidst all the challenges, and suddenly lost their homes in the explosion. 

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we were able to collect 9,698 US Dollars, which contributed in helping 45 beneficiaries in fixing their homes or supporting the purchase of necessary house hold or equipment. 

We would like to thank all the mentioned donors and contributors: 

- My Darling Quarantine Short Film Festival - Talking Shorts - Lithuanian Shorts - Uppsala Short Film Festival - Locarno Film Festival - International Short Film Festival Winterthur - Vienna Shorts - Koura Cinema Days - Beirut Shorts - Lebanese Film Festival in Canada - Lebanese Film Festival in Australia - La Parole Auction - Asian World Film Festival - Aline Deschamps - Annika Mock - Antoine Saliba - Badra Dahdah - Chris Kriesa - Christopher Ode Olofsson - Claude Habib - Delphine Jeanneret - Denis Benard - Doris Bauer - Enricco Vannucci - Farah Hashem - Georges Chamchoum - Ginger Jabbour - Hana Chatila - Hanane Mhamdi - Hazar Al Chamaa - Hector Vazquez - Kathryn Raphael - Leyla Johnson - Marija Razgute - Maryam Tahan - Maryse Abboud - Nancy Iskandar - Nicolas & Jezabel Traube - Victoria Abboud. 

In addition to all those who bought a ticket for the solidarity with Beirut films screening, and all those who shared or promoted our call for action or contributed in a way or another, and all the filmmakers who offered their films and added a lot of love to this initiative; we will remain forever thankful for all of you.