Abbas launched the first-ever Arab-based film production company , ArabQ , focusing on movies with LGBTQ themes , during the 68th Berlin International Film Festival . ArabQ launched with Abbas ' feature film debut , The Wedding , which he wrote , directed and starred in alongside Nikohl Boosheri . Abbas placed the company in Egypt to encourage more queer cinema with Middle East ties
68th Berlin International Film Festival
68th Berlin International Film Festival
Sam Abbas