Jana Charchar

Jana Charchar is a Jusoor 100 Syrian Women, 10,000 Syrian Lives alumna who graduated from the University of California, Irvine in 2025 with a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Media Studies. Originally raised in the UAE, Jana is passionate about using film to challenge the misrepresentation of Arab stories and amplify Arab voices. Since graduating, she has worked with the Arab Film and Media Institute in San Francisco as a Creative and Programming Assistant, as well as with the Newport Beach Film Festival. Her work spans experimental documentaries, personal narratives, and commercial projects, and she plans to pursue graduate studies in film or production while continuing to support emerging Arab filmmakers and artists.

Academic Institution

University of California, Irvine

USA

Field of Study

Film and media studies

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Since graduating, she has been working as a Creative and Programming assistant with the Arab Film and Media Institute in San Francisco, evaluating submissions and curating film slates that center Arab voices in global cinema. She has also worked with the Newport Beach Film Festival, supporting programming and managing VIP talent coordination. Looking ahead, Jana plans to pursue a graduate degree in something film or production-related, while continuing to build her experience, and hopes to establish a foundation to support young Arab filmmakers and artists, particularly women and those from communities without the financial means to pursue creative education. Read more on Jana:

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