Documentary Films · Lebanon & Beyond
Award-winning documentary films rooted in Lebanon's heritage, people, and land. Made for audiences everywhere.
Explore the Work
01Her Own Peak
02Behind the Art
03Breaking Barriers
05Roots of QartabaAfaq Films is a documentary film project rooted in Lebanon and open to the world. Every film is made with the same principle: a patient eye, a quiet camera, and deep respect for the story and the people who live it.
The Filmmaker
Afaq Films is the documentary project of Emilio Bou Onk, a Lebanese filmmaker with a BFA from Columbia College Chicago. His work focuses on cultural heritage, human impact, and cinematic storytelling that travels beyond borders.
Episode 1 of the Roots of Qartaba anthology series, made for Qartaba Club. A portrait of Father Youssef Naaoum El Sokhn, one of the influential figures whose life and legacy are woven into the history of the village.
A portrait of Maroun Abboud, the celebrated Lebanese writer and poet from Ain Kfaa. Part of the Jbeil Eco Museum series highlighting the influential figures of Lebanese villages.
The story of Najibe Rizk, a woman who gave everything to her family and village during the Great Famine of Mount Lebanon. Part of the Jbeil Eco Museum series on the figures of Ghbaline.
The story of Christopher Ghoussoub, one of the last remaining potters in Beit Chabeb and the region.
In Beit Chabeb, a family tradition dating to the 1700s still lives on. Naffah Naffah is the last man in his family who still manufactures bells.
In Zouk Mikael, Liliane Matta is one of only 5 people who still practice Nawl Weaving, one of Lebanon's most unique handicrafts.
In Bchaaleh, a pair of ancient olive trees are considered by some to be the oldest in the world. A film about roots, land, and living history.
Following the release of Episode 1, the second installment of this ongoing heritage series for Qartaba Club is now in production. Documenting the influential figures and historical archives of the village of Qartaba.
The life and legacy of sculptor Halim El Hajj. In collaboration with Jbeil Eco Museum.
From the streets of Beirut to a monumental journey in the Himalayas, a team of visually impaired athletes faces their ultimate challenge. They are redefining what it means to see a finish line.
Dementia, memory, and human connection. Official Selection at the Lebanese Film Festival in Canada 2026.
End-to-end documentary filmmaking from story development through post-production. For brands, NGOs, cultural institutions, and personal commissions, in Lebanon and internationally.
Preserving crafts, oral histories, and living traditions. Long-form archival films for families, municipalities, and cultural organizations.
Social-first narratives built for the digital age. Capturing the essence of a story in 60 seconds, designed to travel on Reels, YouTube, and beyond.
Cinematic documentary content for businesses with a meaningful story. Not promotional videos. Films that happen to serve your brand.
Production Services · Jounieh, Keserwen
A dedicated space for high-quality conversational content, located in Jounieh, Keserwen. Podcasts, talking heads, interviews, and content shoots. Run by a filmmaker who cares about how things look and sound.
Every community has a story that deserves to be told with care. Whether you are a village preserving its heritage, a brand with a genuine mission, or an institution marking a milestone. The right film makes that story last forever.
If you have a story worth telling, let's talk about how to tell it properly.
Start a ProjectWhether you have a clear project in mind or just the seed of an idea, reach out. Every great film starts with a conversation.
