Gigi, Bella Hadid's sister launches "Palestinian-owned" film production house

Renowned fashion designer Alana Hadid, who is the sister of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, has launched a “Palestinian-owned independent film distribution, production, and financing” house, named Watermelon Pictures.

“The Watermelon Pictures brand embodies the vibrancy and resilience of Palestinian culture, symbolized by the iconic fruit that shares its colors with the Palestinian flag,” the company said in a statement.

The label is set to produce the first picture "Walled Off", which was a Palestinian-managed hotel financed and designed by British street artist Banksy.

The film will be based on the lives of Palestinians living around the area of the Walled Off hotel and will discuss the importance of creative resistance as a form of protest. 

“Our goal is to provide a safe haven for excluded voices striving for creative resistance,” said Alana Hadid. 

“Through our film releases, we aim to educate and inspire audiences worldwide to stand up against injustice,” she added.