After Spring is a 2016 documentary film directed by Ellen Martinez and Steph Ching that follows two families of refugees living in Zaatari, the largest refugee camp for Syrians.

After Spring
Directed byEllen Martinez
Steph Ching
Release date
  • 2016 (2016)
CountryUnited States

Background

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The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival[1] and its international premiere at Sheffield Doc/Fest.[2] It is mostly in Arabic and Korean.[3]

Funds were raised on Kickstarter for the production of the film.[4]

Public Screenings

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In May 2019, Sufra hosted a fundraiser in support of Syrian refugees labelled "From Syria, with Love." The event involved a screening of the film After Spring. All money raised was directly donated to support refugees and asylum seekers.[5]

References

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  1. "After Spring | 2016 Tribeca Film Festival". Tribeca. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  2. "Sheffield Doc/Fest: Sheffield International Documentary Festival". sheffdocfest.com. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  3. "The AFI DOCS Interview: AFTER SPRING Directors Steph Ching and Ellen Martinez". American Film. Archived from the original on November 18, 2018. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  4. "19 Kickstarter-Funded Films Will Premiere at Tribeca 2016". Tribeca. Archived from the original on April 5, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  5. "Stonebridge charity hosts from Syria, with Love fundraiser in support of refugees". May 15, 2019. Archived from the original on October 21, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
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