The goal of the cinematic production unit is to promote the creative talent of Palestinians living in Israel and to improve experts' abilities in several fields: screenwriting, directing, photography and editing. It is also to introduce the realities of Palestinian life in Israel to the international community by highlighting important aspects of Palestinians’ day-to-day political, social and cultural lives. I’lam has produced the following films: Lama Zafuk- Directed by Iyas Natur, released in 2001. This film addresses the 2000 ‘October Events’, which were protests among the PCI that led to the deaths of thirteen civilians. Bed and Breakfast- Directed by Juna Suleiman, released in 2007. This film is a documentary that discusses the social and economic aspects of the lives of Nazareth residents who work and live in the old market, chiefly told from the point of view of children. All That Remains- Directed by Nada Al-Yassir, released in 2006. This documentary illustrates threats to Palestinian lands in the Naqab and attempts to displace residents and break up communities. - Co-production of the short film Throes by director Wassim Khair from 2013, a drama that illustrates how patriarchal forces in society have a negative psychological effect on women and their possibilities to be in society. 2a. Film Studies In the domain of film studies, I’lam operates the Cinema Club program, showing films to a diverse Arab audience. In order to convey the impact that film has on the social and political atmosphere of a country, film studies places emphasis on understanding how public sentiment is shaped. The program aims to familiarize the public with Palestinian directors in order to make them aware of this genre’s importance, so it can be enhanced to nurture awareness in addition to creativity.