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 remarkable story of Rafca, a 62-year-old runner who defies every expectation. A portrait of endurance, identity, and quiet courage.
Dementia, memory, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter. Currently in its festival circuit.
A short documentary featuring painter and muralist Joe Miller, whose work was so compelling it demanded to be filmed.
Sayed Marcos and his friends and family have been planting Ehden's mountains with cedar trees for decades. An award-winning story of quiet dedication.
A portrait of Child's Voice, a premier nonprofit serving children with hearing loss and their families, documenting the people behind the mission and the lives they change.
A documentary about the Barbara Nassar Cancer Center: who they serve, why they exist, and the human stories at the heart of their mission to support patients and families through cancer.
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.
Visit emiliobo.com
Showreel
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.
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 · Lebanon
A dedicated space for high-quality conversational content, located in Lebanon. 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.
