MENA Film Festival
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The MENA Film Festival is an annual Vancouver festival founded in 2019 and billed as the city’s first and only event dedicated to films from the Middle East and North Africa, also known as the MENA/SWANA region.[1][7] It is notable for centering Canadian and international MENA diaspora voices, presenting features and shorts alongside panels, Q&As, workshops, and industry events, and for giving unusual attention to niche and experimental genres within this regional cinema.[1][2][13]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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- 7 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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