Toronto, Canada, May 30, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– The Toronto Arab Film Festival (TAF) is proud to announce its 2025 edition, taking place from June 20–29. This year’s festival offers a dynamic program of in-person film screenings, workshops, and filmmaker Q&As, as well as a virtual selection available to audiences across Canada.
TAF continues to champion Arab voices in cinema with a powerful slate of films from across the Arab world and diaspora. Toronto premieres include Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo, Arzé, Back to Alexandria, Barzakh, and Aïcha.
The festival is also pleased to welcome a number of notable guests, including Palestinian-Canadian filmmaker Amber Fares, and Tunisian-Canadian filmmakers Mira Shaib and Kays Mejri, who will participate in select screenings and post-film discussions.
Each year, TAF presents four awards recognizing outstanding talent: Nakheel Award for Best Feature Film (juried) Juthour Award for Best Short Film (juried) Qayqub Award for Best Canadian Short Film (juried) Yamama Audience Choice Award for Best Short Film
Watch the official Festival trailer here: https://vimeo.com/1086177596
Tickets and passes are now on sale at arabfilm.ca. Attendees can choose from single tickets or discounted bundles and passes for the full experience.
The 2025 Toronto Arab Film Festival is made possible thanks to the generous support of our funders, sponsors, and community partners.
Funders: Ontario Government, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council Sponsors: Inspirit Foundation Community Partners: University of Toronto Cinema Studies Institute, WIFT+, Workman Arts
For media inquiries, interview requests, or accreditation, please contact: media@arabfilm.ca
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Toronto Arab Film (TAF) is a non-profit organisation bringing films from and about the Arab world to Toronto audiences. TAF began in 2017 with the goal of addressing the lack of Arab representation in Toronto film programming. TAF has since grown into a multifaceted organisation that showcases the diversity of the Arab world and supports emerging Arab filmmakers, while building connections between the Arab and non-Arab community. TAF is ultimately rooted in a desire to reinstate a tradition that has been lost over time: coming together to watch films.
Bishop Jephthah Sotabinda’s Newly Released “Divine Verses Volume 2” is a Compelling Collection of Spiritual Messages Offering Divine Insight and Guidance
New York, NY, October 20, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– “Divine Verses Volume 2: Verses of Truth and Wisdom”: a spiritually rich continuation of divine teachings. “Divine Verses Volume 2: Verses of Truth and Wisdom” is the creation of published author, Bishop Jephthah Sotabinda, a poet, songwriter, and naturopath, dedicated foremost to serving as a messenger of Jesus Christ. From his adolescent years, he explored literary arts through children’s books, poems, and songs, but following his divine calling, he has focused on recording messages from God in his writings, known as Divine Verses.
Bishop Jephthah shares, “The verse-styled publication of the messages of the Lord Jesus Christ continues with volume 2 of the Divine Verses. This volume 2 is a sequel to the first and previous publication of the Divine Verses. As the holy spirit of God continues to impart the messenger of the Lord Jesus Christ, Bishop Jephthah, with the needed godly knowledge, another publication of the Divine Verses has to be born. Like the first and previous publication, this volume is also a thorough portrayal of pure divine truths and wisdom, as it brings absolute clarity on all kinds of truths, be it truths about life, love, or God. But the ultimate truth, which is the truth about God and his Son, Lord Jesus Christ, is the main foundation of the book because it is the highest truth in existence. For the reason that the Lord Jesus is desirous to see that everyone attains salvation, he continues to pass on his messages of truth to his messenger so that those who pay heed to them can be saved.”
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Bishop Jephthah Sotabinda’s new book inspires readers to deepen their understanding of God’s truth.
Consumers can purchase “Divine Verses Volume 2: Verses of Truth and Wisdom” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or inquiries about “Divine Verses Volume 2: Verses of Truth and Wisdom”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.
Author Denise A. Powis’s New Book, “Just be Yourself and No One Else!” Follows Three Punctuation Marks Who Try to Change Who They Are But Simply Cause Confusion
Copenhagen, NY, October 07, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Denise A. Powis, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoys painting, inventing, writing, and gardening, has completed her new book, “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!”: a heartfelt story that follows three punctuation marks who discover the importance of being true to themselves and what they do best.
In 2005, author Denise Powis received a bachelor of science degree from Empire State College, and she has worked for many years in the helping professions as a certified nursing assistant, home health aide, and substitute teacher for special education classes. At the present time, she teaches a Bible study/support group for women. In 1979, she won a 17 Islands National sailboat race.
In “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!”, readers are introduced to a period, an exclamation point, and a question mark who all long for a change of pace and decide to switch places one day. However, they soon discover they are not well suited for performing their new roles, and decide that they were made perfect for their original purpose.
Published by Hawes & Jenkins Publishing, Denise A. Powis’s engaging tale will delight readers of all ages as they discover the importance of accepting one’s self and being true to who they really are. With colorful artwork and a powerful life lesson, “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!” will help boost confidence amongst young readers, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page.
Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Hawes & Jenkins at 888-430-7450.
