About the artist:
Mohamed Jabaly is a Palestinian filmmaker, producer, and artist from Gaza. His award-winning documentary work is a testament to the resilience, beauty, and defiant spirit of his homeland. His work, celebrated internationally, moves from personal witness to universal acclaim. His latest film, Life is Beautiful, has garnered numerous awards, including Best Directing at IDFA 2023 and Best Nordic Documentary at Nordic Panorama 2024. This follows the global success of his award-winning documentary, Ambulance (2016). Beyond his filmmaking, Jabaly is a dedicated cultural organiser and educator. Before leaving Gaza for Norway in 2014, he ran workshops for aspiring young filmmakers. Now based in Tromsø, he manages the Twin City project at Tvibit and is a key figure in the Palestine Film Institute, where he oversees the Palestine Film Hub. An active voice in the film community, his expertise is frequently sought as a jury member for international film festivals. Jabaly holds a B.A. in Moving Images from Nordland Film & Art College and an M.A. in Fine Art from Oslo’s National Academy of the Arts.
