Ninth Jordan Film Fund cycle to support 24 films
For the first time, the production of five Jordanian cinematic feature film projects is supported.
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For the first time, the production of five Jordanian cinematic feature film projects is supported.
The diploma aims to educate and train Jordan's new generation of filmmakers, foster talent and contribute to the local and international film industry.
Jordanian filmmaker Azza Hourani produced 'My Sweet Land', which was developed as a co-production between Ireland, France, Jordan and the US.
The anthology showcases 22 stories by Gaza-based filmmakers, created under the challenging conditions of ongoing bombings, with filmmakers risking their lives to bring these narratives to the screen.
The lab targets interested screenwriters who are working on their feature films in the early stages of development.
The nine day event showcased filmmakers from both the Arab region and global arena, presenting a diverse array of 53 films hailing from 28 countries.
The AIFF's partners have granted awards, both in-kind and in cash, totaling $200,000 to the winners.
The LMGI Awards honour film commissions who have gone above and beyond during the scouting, pre-production and production of specific projects.
This initiative, "From Ground Zero," was launched by Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi.
The theme of this year festival is 'Our Stories, Our Narratives.
Submissions for the fifth edition of the Mosalsalat Screenwriters Lab will open in November 2024.
Al-Bakri started out at Jordanian Royal Film Commission in 2007 as a capacity-building manager and rapidly rose to the role of managing director in 2009.
The tour highlighted the comprehensive production services, facilitations, financial incentives, and tax exemption programs offered by the RFC.
It has two soundstages, a backlot, a production support building, a basecamp area, a parking lot, and a dedicated technical vehicle parking area.
The second edition of the star-studded META Film Festival will take place at VOX Cinemas, Wafi City from November 9-12 and feature red carpet awards ceremony.
The week-long event showcased filmmakers from both the Arab region and global arena, presenting a diverse array of 56 films hailing from 19 countries.
An independent jury of Jordanian and Arab filmmakers and professionals met over three days to evaluate eligible submissions.
The partnership with RFC will enhance Generations for Peace's access to various film industry resources and expertise.
The three Italian films will screen at the Outdoor Amphitheater with English subtitles.
The movie advertises nuclear energy as a solution needed to fight climate change.
Produced by Film Clinic, '19B' is headlined by Sayed Ragab, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Nahed El Sebai, and Fadwa Abed.
Awal Film has added 11 diverse groups of individuals to its advisory board.
The movie received grants from the Doha Film Institute, Tribeca Film Institute, and the Jordan Film Fund.
The deadline to apply for the Jordan Film Fund is until May 17, 2023.
The film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Professionals from 41 nations support the development of invited projects through mentoring sessions, screenings with feedbacks, and curated industry meetings.
The movie received grants from the Doha Film Institute, Tribeca Film Institute, and the Jordan Film Fund.
The call for applications for the upcoming round of Halaqat will be open in early 2023.
In early 2023, Rawi Screenwriters Lab will open applications for the next round.
The film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
At the closing ceremony on November 27 at 6:00 PM at the Rainbow Theater, a collection of short films will be shown, followed by the announcement of winners.
The Joy Awards, which will take place on January 2, 2023, is organised by MBC Group.
The second edition of the Souk will take place from December 3-6, with an awards ceremony on the final day.
Written and directed by Bassel Ghandour, the film stars Emad Azmi, Baraka Rahmani, Munther Rayahneh, Maisa Abd Elhadi, Nadira Omran, and Nadim Rimawi.
‘Daughters of Abdulrahman’ is the first Jordanian film to be released in Egyptian cinemas commercially.
Kuwait's Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Cultural Centre will screen the film on October 18, 22 and 25.
Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of 14-year-old girl Farha in Palestine in 1948, who watches from a locked pantry as catastrophe consumes her home.
The movie received grants from the Doha Film Institute, Tribeca Film Institute, and the Jordan Film Fund.
The line-up consists of 52 films from 29 countries, including feature-length narratives, documentaries, and shorts.
In cooperation with the Ukrainian Embassy in Jordan, RFC will organise the three-day event.
In cooperation with the Austrian Embassy in Jordan, RFC will organise the four-day event.
The Amman Film Industry Days (AFID), the professional arm of the festival, will take place within the same period.
There will be a discussion following the screening with UNDP Yemen's Resident Representative Auke Lootsma and film producer Shatha Alghabri.
Each screening will be followed by a discussion with a group of journalists.
On both days, the screening will be followed by a discussion with the directors.
The deadline for submissions of films and projects is April 30, 2022.
The final list of Oscar nominations will be revealed on February 8, and the awards will be handed out on March 27.
Since its inception in 2005, Rawi Screenwriters Lab has supported some of the most significant new voices in Middle Eastern cinema.
The one-year agreement aims to promote intercultural dialogue between Jordanian and Russian film communities.
The film will release in Jordan on September 23.
The line-up consists of 51 films from 26 countries, including feature-length narratives, documentaries, and shorts, Arab and international.
The agreement aims to establish a framework between the two countries in the audiovisual sector and specifically for their co-productions.
An independent jury of Jordanian and Arab filmmakers and professionals met online over three days to evaluate eligible submissions.
In 2020, 381 film and TV projects were filmed in Jordan - including 360 local productions and 21 foreign productions.
The two new incentive schemes target Arab and Jordanian productions, whereby 10-15% cash rebate will be granted to eligible local and Arab productions depending on the local spend in Jordan.
The screening was postponed in line with the Jordanian government's new restrictions on social gatherings.
The closing ceremony was held on Wednesday at The Royal Film Commission – Jordan in the presence of Princess Rym Ali, President of the Festival.
The inaugural edition is due to take place from August 23 to 31 in the Jordanian capital, Amman.
The Amman International Film Festival is Jordan’s first international film festival that showcases Arab and international films.
The line-up includes 30 feature-length narratives and documentaries, Arab and international, in addition to nine Arab short films.
