BAGHDAD ON FIRE Wins Prize at FIFDH Geneva Congratulations to director Karrar Al-Azzawi and producer Jørgen Lorentzen on being awarded €10,000 at FIFDH Genève, thanks to […]

Close Up is looking for an intern! We are looking for an intern to join our small but mighty team for a period of several months. […]

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Though we believe everyday should celebrate women, on this official International Women’s Day, we are happy to highlight the amazing women that make […]

CLOSE UP Stands With Ukraine As an organization that is built upon the principles of peace-building, freedom of expression, democracy, and an open society, Close Up […]

FILMMAKER IN FOCUS: Mohammed Al-Majdalawi Learn more about Mohammed Al-Majdalawi, whose project OUT OF PLACE participated in Close Up in 2019 / 2020. Q: Tell us […]

FILMMAKER IN FOCUS: Hussein Al-Assadi Learn more about filmmaker Hussein Al-Assadi, whose project SHE WAS NOT ALONE participated in Close Up in 2020 / 2021. Q: […]

FILMMAKER IN FOCUS: Sara Nacer   Get to know Sara Nacer, whose film THE IMMORTAL, IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SALIM HALALI participated in Close Up in […]

Close Up & EFM Collaboration Details   The details of our collaboration with EFM / Berlinale are out! Our online presentation is available for all EFM […]

MEET THE MENTORS: Gitte Hansen Get to know Close Up mentor Gitte Hansen, who joined Close Up last year. Gitte is a consultant, tutor, and EP […]