Elia Short Films Festival

مهرجان إيليا للأفلام القصيرة

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Arts & CultureEast Jerusalem
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival's specific niche
Language["ar"]Currency: ILS
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Elia Short Films Festival in East Jerusalem

Elia Short Films Festival, ESFF, is an annual short-film festival held in Jerusalem, founded by Yousef Salhi and first held in 2018. It screens Palestinian and international short films at Jerusalem venues including the Yabous Cultural Centre, with a documented second edition awarding Best Actress to Egyptian actress Asma Abulyazeid.

Elia Short Films Festival, generally abbreviated ESFF, was founded by Yousef Salhi, a Jerusalem-born cultural manager, with its first edition held in Jerusalem in 2018.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's specific niche, distinguishing it from Jerusalem's other film events such as the separately organized Jerusalem Arab Film Festival, is its exclusive focus on the short-film format, positioning it within a small landscape of dedicated short-film platforms for Arab and Palestinian filmmakers

02

The mystery stays covered

Distribution company MAD Solutions specifically highlighted sending seven short films to what it called the first edition of the Elia Short Film Festival in Jerusalem, indicating the festival drew organized regional film-industry participation from its earliest edition

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Programming centers on short-film screenings by Palestinian

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and international filmmakers

The sacred route

Living ritual

paired with a competitive awards structure recognizing categories such as acting

The local code

Living ritual

consistent with its second-edition Best Actress award to Asma Abulyazeid

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

For Elia Short Films Festival, plan transport around the exact East Jerusalem venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Smart casual attire suitable for indoor cinema and cultural-centre screenings.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Elia Short Films Festival, stay near the part of East Jerusalem you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["ar"] · ILS

Family friendly

unknown

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East Jerusalem, Jerusalem Governorate, Palestine

Nearest airportTLV — Ben Gurion
TransportFor Elia Short Films Festival, plan transport around the exact East Jerusalem venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Elia Short Films Festival, stay near the part of East Jerusalem you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Elia Short Films Festival?

Elia Short Films Festival is listed for May · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Elia Short Films Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

East Jerusalem, Jerusalem Governorate, Palestine

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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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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