Founded and run by the Arab British Centre since 2012, the SAFAR Film Festival is the only festival in the UK dedicated to cinema from across the Arab world. SAFAR offers a unique space for audiences to explore and celebrate Arab cinema past, present, and future.

SAFAR showcases the broad range of talent from the region by working with curators on themed programmes and inviting filmmakers for live Q&As. It develops the UK film landscape through industry events and opportunities for early-career Arab British filmmakers. SAFAR aims to increase access to Arab cinema in the UK by working with screening partners across the country, as well as digital programmes. Visit www.safarfilmfestival.co.uk for more information.