'We will never forget you Shireen... We dedicate this premiere to you,' says Maha Haj, director of the Palestinian film 'Mediterranean Fever'

Recently shown at NYC's Other Israel festival, the Israeli director's latest film features an all-Arab cast, won an Ophir Award, and will represent the Jewish state at the Oscars

Palestinians praise move as helping local cinema escape Israeli shadow; library will include several award-winning movies and documentaries

Director Sameh Zoabi says 'Tel Aviv on Fire' is reaping accolades because it avoids heavy-handed politics and finds the comedy in regular people living through a bizarre situation