Jordan Cinema Academy (JCA) is a project based on a strategic collaboration between the German Jordanian University (GJU) and the Royal Film Commission (RFC). It is the first academy in Jordan to specialize in the field of cinema arts education. The main objective of JCA is to foster cinematic arts and education in Jordan and the region, equipping aspiring filmmakers with comprehensive training, resources, and curricula in order to thrive in the film industry.
- JCA was established in partnership between the Royal Film Commission - Jordan and the German Jordanian University
- It is the first academy of its kind in Jordan specializing in teaching cinematic arts
- A four-semester diploma spanning 16 months
- JCA targets full-time Jordanian and resident students between the ages of 18 and 30
- It provides employment opportunities for graduate students in the local and international film labor market in the cinema and television professions
JCA Mission and Vision:
JCA is devoted to encouraging talented young people and elevating the art of filmmaking through developing a dynamic, educational environment where students can acquire knowledge of the aesthetic, technical and commercial facets of cinema. By putting the theoretical part into practice, the academy emphasizes the approach of hands-on learning through which students can get to work and apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.
JCA Program and Curriculum:
JCA offers a professional diploma degree that extends for 16 months (4 semesters), targeting Jordanian students and residents aged 18-30 years old. It is tailor-made to cover various aspects of filmmaking, like screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, sound design and production. It aims to produce skilled professionals who can make a significant difference in the global and local film industries.
The curriculum was designed by the following industry professionals:
Fadi Haddad
Associate Professor of Digital Production and Storytelling at American University in Dubai.
Hady Zaccak
Filmmaker and a professor at the Institute for Theater, Audiovisual and Cinematographic Studies film school (IESAV), St. Joseph University – Beirut.
Hisham Bizri
Film director, writer, and producer.
Hossam Elouan
Film scholar, screenwriter, independent film producer.
Lamia Guiga
Film critic and artistic director of Carthage Film Festival.
Admission Information:
JCA Location: German Jordanian University - Jabal Amman Campus
Diploma Language: Arabic
Contact Information:
[email protected]
+962 791889078
06 464 22 66 Ext. 604