Osama Qashoo
Osama Qashoo (born in Palestine) is filmmaker artist, human rights advocate[1] and co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM),[2] a Palestinian-led movement committed to resisting the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land using nonviolent, direct-action methods and principles. Having studied in the United Kingdom and completed further training in the United States, France and Cuba, Qashoo is known for his cross-platform work covering the themes of identity, diversity, migration, equality and global justice. His films have been broadcast internationally and typically explore the power of youth as a force for social change and creativity, in particular in the Arab world.
Qashoo established 'Olive Tree Films', a multi-disciplinary production company, based in the UK and Palestine. Through filmmaking, its primary aim is to expose the un-told stories of minority and marginalised people across the world to a mainstream audience.
Qashoo has co-founded several social action movements including:
- Egality
- Free Gaza Movement
- Give Your Vote
- International Solidarity Movement
Qashoo's first feature film is currently in pre-production. 'Emergency Radio,' is a story of two young men coming of age as radio DJs in Palestine.
Works
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- Qashoo, Osama (August 23, 2008). "Intimidation will not stop our boats sailing for Gaza." The Guardian.
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