Beirut Art Film Festival

مهرجان بيروت للفن السينمائي

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Arts & CultureBeirut
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsBAFF's identity rests on treating cinema as
Language["ar"]Currency: LBP
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Beirut Art Film Festival in Beirut

Beirut Art Film Festival, BAFF, is an independent festival founded by gallerist Alice Mogabgab in 2015 that screens films exploring art, heritage, and cultural identity rather than mainstream cinema. Running each November at Theatre Beryte, its screenings are free and open to the public, supplemented by school programs and monthly screenings reaching cities across Lebanon. The festival's recent United in Heritage initiative extended this reach into a six-month nationwide program.

Beirut Art Film Festival, known widely by its acronym BAFF, was founded by gallerist Alice Mogabgab in 2015 to bring together cinema and the visual arts, screening films that explore heritage, creativity, and cultural identity rather than mainstream commercial releases.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

BAFF's identity rests on treating cinema as an extension of the gallery world rather than the film industry: founder Alice Mogabgab built the festival around films about artists, architecture, craft, and heritage, and screenings are free rather than ticketed, a rarity among festivals of its size

02

The mystery stays covered

Its monthly screening program, which reaches roughly a dozen Lebanese cities well beyond Beirut, and its United in Heritage initiative extend the festival's mission into a nationwide, six-month cultural program rather than a single November event

03

The city starts moving

That combination, free access, a heritage-focused curatorial lens, and year-round outreach, sets BAFF apart from Lebanon's other film festivals, which tend to focus on competitive premieres rather than community screenings

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Post-screening Q&A sessions with directors

Water and renewal

Living ritual

or documentary subjects have become a signature of the festival

The sacred route

Living ritual

giving audiences direct access to the people behind the films rather than a purely passive viewing experience

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Beirut you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Casual dress is the norm, this is a community-oriented festival rather than a red-carpet event, though evening screenings sometimes draw a slightly dressier crowd for opening or closing...

Safety

Beirut Art Film Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Beirut Art Film Festival does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ar"] · LBP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map33.89 N, 35.50 EOpen in Google Maps

Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon

Nearest airportBEY — Beirut Rafic Hariri
TransportStay close enough to the part of Beirut you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Beirut Art Film Festival does not become the hardest part.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Beirut Art Film Festival?

Beirut Art Film Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Beirut Art Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Beirut, Lebanon. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

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Where exactly is it?

Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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