Sofia Djama and Bassel Ghandour Join Venice Final Cut Lab
Originally published Jul 14, 2026
By Mona Tabbara · ScreenDaily
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Key points
- Sofia Djama and Bassel Ghandour were selected for Final Cut in Venice.
- The lab provides mentorship and industry networking for emerging directors.
- Participants refine scripts and post‑production plans ahead of Venice Festival.
Algerian filmmaker Sofia Djama and UK‑Jordanian director Bassel Ghandour have been chosen to participate in the Final Cut in Venice lab, a prestigious development program supporting emerging talent. The selection gives both directors access to mentorship, industry networking, and resources ahead of the upcoming Venice Film Festival.
The initiative aims to help filmmakers refine their projects for international markets, with past participants often securing distribution deals or festival slots. Djama and Ghandour join a cohort of global creators who will work on script development and post‑production strategies during the lab’s intensive sessions.
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