Exclusive: Production and distribution company Watermelon Pictures launches Watermelon+, a streaming service that introduces Palestinian and global films.
Watermelon+ will be available to subscribers around the world from May 8th, with original productions, new releases and series along with classic titles. The subscription price is $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year.
It was launched last year with the aim of “providing a powerful and entertaining storyline, amplifying bold voices from a marginalized and underrated community,” according to the Watermelon Pictures team.
The company was founded by CO-CEOS and Brothers Badie Ali and Hamza Ali. as creative director with Alana Hadid, sister to Supermodels Bella and Gigi Hadid.
Documentary releases have been made in theaters Campdocumenting the encampment of Columbia University’s Gaza Solidarity. and Farah Nabulsi’s Palestinian thriller teacher.
teacher Short Nominated for Naburushi’s Oscar the current Available on Watermelon+ from launch Camp It will arrive late this summer.
Additionally, library titles are included From Ground Zerothe Palestinian Oscars, produced by Michael Moore and created a 10 strong nominee list for the International Function Awards. Oscar candidate Omar, past and 5 Broken Cameras.
“Our vision is to grow Watermelon+ into a must-have platform for unserved communities everywhere. This is a true home of bold and necessary storytelling that is worthy of being seen,” Badie says. “Watermelon+ isn’t just a platform for films. It’s the launchpad of the next generation of rich artists whose stories shape the future. It’s not only a preservation of our past, but a fuel for our future,” added Hamza.
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