Amman International Film Festival announces Black Iris award winners
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.
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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.
Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
During the masterclass, the filmmakers will share their journeys in the acting world, discussing the challenges they encountered at their careers.
A jury of five cinema professionals will select the winning projects and grant them cash and in-kind awards on July 9.
His films have gained recognition for their focus on the human condition, and portrayals of intimate and challenging stories of internal family conflicts.
This initiative, "From Ground Zero," was launched by Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi.
MAD World handles the film’s worldwide sales while MAD Distribution handles the film’s distribution in the Arab-speaking region.
The programme will centre around this year’s theme, “Our Stories, Our Narratives”, which is also reflected in the artwork of this edition.
The theme of this year festival is 'Our Stories, Our Narratives.
Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
These six films highlight MAD Solutions' commitment to showcasing diverse stories from the Arab world at the film festival.
Over the course of a six-day duration, the Amman Film Industry Days orchestrated a sequence of events that encompassed masterclasses, seminars, and discussions involving directors and industry experts.
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.
The AIFF's partners have granted awards, both in-kind and in cash, totaling $200,000 to the winners.
The film is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, Union Docs, and fellowships from the Harvard Divinity School and the Palestinian American Research Centre.
The film is directed, produced, and written by Mohamed El Samman.
The festival will open with the Palestinian film 'A Gaza Weekend', directed by Basil Khalil.
Masri's films revolve around the lives of ordinary people who are living in bizarre times of conflict and how they manage to keep their humanity throughout the reality of their ...
Along with the FIPRESCI Prize, the jury panel will select the winners of the Black Iris Award in three competitive categories.
The line-up consists of 56 films from 19 countries, including feature-length narratives, documentaries, and shorts.
In-kind and cash awards totalling $200,000 will be awarded to the winners by the AIFF's partners.
Awal Film has added 11 diverse groups of individuals to its advisory board.
The deadline for submissions of films and projects is April 30, 2023.
The Black Iris Award for Best Arab Feature Film went to the Algerian film 'Soula,' directed by Salah Assaad.
This year's line-up consists of 52 films from 29 countries, including feature-length narratives, documentaries, and shorts.
The line-up consists of 52 films from 29 countries, including feature-length narratives, documentaries, and shorts.
The Amman Film Industry Days (AFID), the professional arm of the festival, will take place within the same period.
The deadline for submissions of films and projects is April 30, 2022.
This edition includes 51 films from 26 countries, all recent productions between 2020 and 2021.
Filmmakers who wish to participate in AFID can still apply for the AFID accreditation on the festival’s website.
The line-up consists of 51 films from 26 countries, including feature-length narratives, documentaries, and shorts, Arab and international.
The second edition is due to take place from August 23 to 31 in the Jordanian capital, Amman.
Princess Rym Ali will be the president of Amman International Film Festival, which is scheduled to take place from August 23 - 31.
Submissions are now open for feature-length narratives and documentaries for first-time international filmmakers.
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 award was presented by Acoustic Film Sound in Estonia and is worth $17,500 of sound design and recording mix services.
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.
The festival is scheduled to run from August 23 to 31 and will screen new films, all premiering in Jordan.
The AIFF was launched this year and spearheaded by the Royal Film Commission Jordan, with an aim is to highlight Arab and international films.
