Not Just Black and White

Black and white photo of a protest with people holding signs, overlaid with text "BFI Presents Not Just Black & White" in red and green letters.

  • BFI Film Academy - The BFI Film Academy short course is an introductory, hands-on filmmaking course designed to build knowledge and skills while also introducing the different pathways into the industry.

  • January 2024 - February 2024

    Release date: 15 February 2024

  • London, UK

    Shooting locations: London, UK

  • Editor, Assistant Director, Producer, Camera Operator

Person holding a black and white patterned scarf by a lake with blurred trees in the background.

A short documentary about the history, meaning and design of the keffiyeh.

Close-up of a person wearing a checkered keffiyeh, covering part of their face with visible eyes. The image includes film festival selection laurels for 2024 from Milton Keynes, Leeds Palestinian, Bristol Radical, and Nazra Palestine film festivals.

Reflection

Awards

These selections reflect the global relevance of the palestinian struggle and the shared commitment to amplify voices that challenge injustice. being part of festivals like the milton keynes international film festival, leeds palestinian film festival, bristol radical film festival, and nazra palestine short film festival underscores our hope that the message of the film resonates widely, deepening understanding and building solidarity.

A woman sitting in a traditional Middle Eastern café, wearing a patterned scarf, with decorative tables and various patterns on carpets and shelves in the background.

Our hope that the message of the film resonates widely, deepening understanding and building solidarity. it strengthens our belief in the power of storytelling to not only shed light on the past but also to inspire continued resilience for the future.

Person holding BAFTA award mask in front of their face, wearing a t-shirt, standing indoors.
Three people in a clothing store looking at a camera. Racks of clothes and hats are visible in the background, along with a shelving unit displaying jars or bottles.
Group of people gathered near a railway bridge on a city street.

The Video.