The Royal Film Commission - Jordan organizes educational and training programs across all aspects of filmmaking and television throughout the Kingdom. These programs aim to build the capacities of young Jordanians and residents of Jordan in the art and craft of filmmaking. Each year, various training programs are designed and implemented at its headquarters in Amman (the Film House) and at its six film centers located in Irbid, Zarqa, Salt, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba. These programs cover many aspects of filmmaking and television, including screenwriting, producing, directing, and technical fields such as cinematography, sound, and editing. Participants gain both theoretical and practical knowledge through producing short films or developing their own projects. They also benefit from the opportunity to network with international filmmakers and industry professionals who share their expertise and insights during the training.
Halaqat is an annual program that aims to nurture a new generation of TV creators in Jordan, equipping them with the high-caliber skills needed for TV writing while establishing connections within a professional network to support their post-program endeavors. The program will elevate the landscape
The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC), in partnership with New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT) and with the support of the US Embassy in Jordan, launched “Hakayaha: Stories of Women in Jordan”. The two-year project will develop and fund two web-series showcasing stories focused on
The Royal Film Commission – Jordan launched Sardiyat Screenwriters’ Lab, a creative program aimed at enhancing the storytelling abilities of screenwriters, Jordanians and those residing in Jordan, and ultimately strengthening the quality of Jordanian feature films. This exclusive program is tailored
The Kids Film Club is an annual immersive educational program, held every summer, and designed for children aged 8-12. This eight-day program, hosted in Amman and film centers across Jordan, provides participating children with a comprehensive understanding of the core aspects of the film world
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Previous Programs
The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC), in partnership with the Malmo Arab Film Festival (MAFF) and supported by the Swedish Institute, held the “Voices Amplified” project, which aimed to provide teams of aspiring directors, writers, and producers across Jordan with the opportunity to express
The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC), organised a transformative Cinematic Adaptation program spanning two cycles in 2021 and 2022, where a total of 14 talented screenwriters were accepted. The primary objective of this program was to build the capacity of screenwriters, both in general and
The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC)'s Digital Filmmaking Workshop was a pivotal program designed to empower emerging and potential filmmakers in Jordan by advancing their filmmaking skills. This comprehensive 21-day workshop, which ran annually for 16 years, offered a platform for participants