ABOUT us
We are a cultural movement using the power of cinema to bridge global struggles for liberation. we are building for a world where Palestinian queer, trans, and non-binary stories, together with INDIGENOUS and global south, are celebrated, uplifted, and centered.
the word “Jaha” originates from the Arabic root ج-ا-ه (jīm-alif-hā), meaning social status, dignity, or collective influence, and traditionally refers to a delegation or group representing honor and mediation, reimagined here to celebrate the collective power, pride, and resilience of queer and trans communities.
JAHA defined
At JAHA Film Festival, we envision a world where our nonbinary, two spirit, and trans lens are celebrated, uplifted, and unapologetically represented. In a heteronormative, colonial world that seeks to silence us all, we claim our voices as storytellers, artists, and changemakers. JAHA is a cultural movement, a stand for freedom, and a celebration of our shared humanity.
our vision
We create a radical and joyful platform that centers nonbinary, two spirit, and trans stories, celebrates our diversity, unites our global liberation, and bridges our stories into the collective through the transformative power of cinema.
our mission
Team
festival director
mama ganuush
Kholoud Nasser
Impact outreach
Zara ahmed