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The Jordan Cinema Academy – a program by The Royal Film Commission – Jordan in cooperation with the German Jordanian University – is pleased to announce the start of the academic year for its first intake today. Out of 116 applicants, 14 were
The first edition of the Arab Producers Lab (APL), organized by the Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC) in collaboration with the European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs (EAVE) – Europe’s leading training, development, and networking organization for
A photo & video art exhibition - featuring prominent Palestinian photographers in Gaza (with the opportunity to buy the photographs)
Jonathan Ng, seven minutes, Animation/Drama/Romance, English without subtitles, 2012, Canada. A modern-day couple's phone call about the anguishing details of their relationship, is juxtaposed with visuals of an epic battle in feudal China where
Malas Twins, 16 minutes, Drama, Arabic and French with English subtitles, 2021, Syria and France. An anti-Syrian regime refugee lives in France with his French woman. His twin brother, pro the Syrian regime, arrives unexpectedly from Syria and lives
Sahand Sarhaddi, seven minutes, Experimental/Documentary, no dialogue, 2020, Iran and Sweden. An experimental film about narrations of two journal photos from Iran's revolution in 1979 that focuses on the mass purge that took place in universities
Honami Yano, 10 minutes, Animation, Japanese with English subtitles, 2021, Japan. A little girl reflects on her last summer with her father at his funeral.
Screening of short films (18+)
The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC) hosted a delegation of five high-profile representatives of prominent international cinema and television studios and production companies for a familiarization tour of Jordan from September 15-21, in
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To women filmmakers in Jordan, Palestine and the region... The Nobel Women’s Initiative offers you a chance to create a short documentary highlighting the stories of Palestinian women. 🗓The submission deadline is October 6. 🔗For more details, please
Arab Producers Lab – 1st Edition | A public panel titled “From Local Stories to Global Screens”
Synopsis: Haunted by the disappearance of her partner, Ida visits the site where he went missing, hoping to feel his presence one last time and say goodbye.
Synopsis: In the wild, two estranged brothers reunite while on their way to bury their father. The day forces them to confront their past and reach a joint decision.
Synopsis: In Amman, a Syrian refugee family’s struggle for survival takes an unexpected turn when their father falls ill. As 18-year-old Amal embarks on a daunting quest for work through the city’s unforgiving streets, their story unfolds – a
Synopsis: Nadia and Peter cross paths amidst their failing marriages. Peter’s marriage has cooled due to his wife Lenka’s work missions in Africa, while Nadia’s husband Viktor has found a new love. A chance car collision brings Nadia and Peter into
Synopsis: A mouse and a fox die and find themselves in animal paradise and become best friends. Upon their return to earth they are reborn in opposite roles, but the power of friendship surpasses the impossibl
Synopsis: Years after leaving her Palestinian village to pursue an acting career in France, Hiam Abbass returns home with her daughter, in this intimate documentary about four generations of women and their shared legacy of separation.
Synopsis: An amateur historian defies the stodgy academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III’s remains, which were lost for over 500 year
Synopsis: Annika dreams of having a synthetic mermaid fin — expensive fun for the supermarket cashier who longs for distraction from the worries of her everyday life.
Synopsis: Biographical drama about researcher Dr. József Béres, who struggled with the Communist regime between 60s and the 70s. Tensions are high as we see in pictures the birth of Béres drops and the scientist’s continued trials.
Synopsis: With the relocation of their main client, Michel and Blandine see their small business company gradually sink, while taking their staff with them. While they are losing everything, even their house and their love, they will find support
Synopsis: While filming absent civil servants, a documentary crew stumbles upon Haroula, a desperate, overprotective Greek mother in search of her son. But when he is accused of fraud, Haroula sets out with her other, disabled son and a Greek-African
Synopsis: Grieving due to injustice in school, betrayed by her closest people, 17 year-old Petya commits suicide. This happens to the talented poetess Petya Dubarova in 1979. This also happens in 2019 to a regular girl, also named Petya. Different
Synopsis: Tad Jones, the most awkward explorer, must rescue his beloved Sara from a millionaire who is looking for King Midas’ necklace.
Synopsis: When the Turkish guest workers arrived in Germany, a diverse music culture developed, completely unnoticed outside of the Turkish community, with its own stars, record labels and hit songs that reflected the difficult arrival in Germany. A
Synopsis: In a small Danish town, we meet two generations of women. 61-year-old Solvej and the 17-year-old, Kate. Their meeting kickstarts an unlikely friendship, as the wounds of the past are revealed and the seeds of hope are sown.
Synopsis: Ilie (late 30s) enjoys the easy life of a village policeman. His passivity during a series of violent events soon turns him into an accomplice to murder. Tension accumulates in the village, forcing Ilie to make a final decision.
Synopsis: On a family vacation at the beach, Sam meets Tess, who carries her own secrets around with her and shows him how the present moment can win out over memories and anxiety about what’s yet to come.
Synopsis: A Homeric fairy tale that tells the adventurous journey of two young boys, Seydou and Moussa, who leave Dakar to reach Europe.
From 14 to 30 September 2024at 08:00 PM at The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (Outdoor Amphitheater) – First Circle – Jabal Amman.
The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC) is pleased to invite you to take part in a masterclass on “Cinematography - Painting with Lights” with established cinematographer Valentina Caniglia.
Mosaic Post-production Lab, an initiative of The Royal Film Commission - Jordan (RFC), is a pioneering regional training program designed to support Arab film editors and directors in the post-production stage of their first or second feature-length films. This consultancy program aims to elevate filmmakers' creative potential, enabling them to deliver the best version of their envisioned films with guidance from highly qualified experts.
The Arab Producers Lab (APL) is an immersive program aimed at Arab producers and directors working on their first or second narrative feature films, the program is in collaboration with the European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs (EAVE), Europe’s leading training, development, and networking organization for producers.
Oleksandr Berezan, 117 minutes, Romantic Comedy/Drama, Ukrainian with Arabic and English subtitles, 2023, Ukraine. A young cook runs away to pursue her dream of becoming a chef at a prestigious restaurant in the city. Though when she stumbles upon a
Zaza Buadze, 110 minutes, Comedy/Drama, Ukrainian and Italian with Arabic and English subtitles, 2023, Ukraine and Italy. Young Italian Michele, who has Ukrainian roots, goes to an abandoned Carpathian village to dispel the dust of his mother. Here
* From Monday 1 until Tuesday 3 September 2024 at 8 PM at The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (Outdoor Amphitheater) – First Circle – Jabal Amman - Free Entry * Organized by The Royal Film Commission – Jordan, in collaboration with the Ukrainian Embassy in Jordan, the Ukrainian State Film Agency, Kyiv Cultural Cluster and European Cinema Foundation “Non-Government organization.”
Amman, 28th July, 2024 – The Jordan Cinema Academy – a program by The Royal Film Commission – Jordan in cooperation with the German Jordan University - is pleased to announce the opening of submissions to the first intake of its Film Diploma. The
Amman, Jordan – 4 July, 2024 – The Royal Film Commission of Jordan (RFC) is proud to announce its nomination for the Outstanding Film Commission Award by the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) in its 11th annual awards. This recognition
Amman, 10 August 2024 - The Jordan Children's Film Festival (JCFF), organized by the Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC), concluded its third edition on Friday 9th of August, with the jury revealing the winning films. Over the course of six days
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If you are a Jordanian director or producer and have made a film over 40 minutes – narrative, documentary or animation – and have released your film commercially between 1 November 2023, and no later than 30 September 2024, for at least seven
Abdelhadi Al Rakab, 51 minutes, Documentary, in Arabic with English subtitles, 2024, Qatar (Al Jazeera Documentary Channel). The film traces the history of cinemas, from their first establishment until they were abandoned by their attendees, through
Leif Lindblom, 91 minutes, Family, Swedish with English and Arabic subtitles, 2023, Sweden. The Pincher family are notorious thieves, but their honest son Turer dreams of becoming a policeman. When Turer discovers their family dog is stolen, he faces
Fernando Gutiérrez, 83 minutes, Animation/Family, Portuguese with Arabic and English subtitles, 2023, Brazil. "Clarice's Dream" tells the story of an extremely creative girl who goes through the process of overcoming the loss of her mother. It is a
Neven Hitrec, 96 minutes, Family, Croation with Arabic and English subtitles, 2023, Croatia. This is a story about Paulina P. – a strong, emotional and witty protagonist of this movie and her life in which we follow her adventures in class and at
Manohara K, 89 minutes, Drama/Comedy, Kannada with Arabic and English subtitles, 2024, India. Sonia, a 12-year-old girl with albinism from a poor village near Bengaluru, faces discrimination and hostility at her new city school. Her alcoholic father
Dan Pánek, 102 minutes, Family, Czech with English and Arabic subtitles, 2023, Czech Republic. In Japan, 1998, the Czechs win the gold in Olympic ice hockey. All the kids want to be like the winners. Among them is Dom, an 11-year-old dreamer who
Blank Saif Yehia, five minutes, Drama, Arabic with English subtitles, 2024, Egypt. Malek, a struggling painter, lose his Passion due to societal pressures. Reconnecting with his inner child, he rediscovers his love for art. Hide and Seek Rami Abbas
Marya Zarif & André Kadi, 72 minutes, Animation/Family, Arabic with English subtitles, 2023, France. Six-year-old Dounia is forced to leave her home in Aleppo after her father is taken away in the middle of the night. Together with her kindly
The Bus Melek Majdoub, eight minutes, Drama, Arabic with English subtitles, 2023, Tunisia. A group of children lives in a remote village. Every morning, they strive to reach their distant school. Amidst their struggles and relentless efforts to reach
From Monday 5 until Thursday 8 August 2024 at The Children’s Musuem - Al Hussein Park
The third edition of the Jordan Children’s Film Festival (JCFF) kicked off last night Sunday 4th of August, organized by the Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC), which partnered this year with the Children’s Museum Jordan, this year festival
Peter Luisi, 88 minutes, Comedy, Swiss German with Arabic and English subtitles, 2023, Switzerland. A crazy referendum throws Switzerland into a state of emergency. By the acceptance of the initiative “No Bilangue” there should be from now on only
Tamer Ruggli, 90 minutes, Drama, French and Arabic with Arabic and English subtitles, 2023, Switzerland. After twenty years of absence, Sue returns to Egypt, her native country, to see her mother, Fairouz, an eccentric aristocrat, with whom she has
From Monday 5 until Wednesday 7 August 2024 at 8 PM at The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (Outdoor Amphitheater) – First Circle – Jabal Amman
The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC) is pleased to invite your kids to take part in the Kids’ Film Club. Time & Date: From 23rd June 2024 to 2nd July 2024, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (except Friday and Saturday). Location: Royal Film Commission –
Champions (Campeones) Javier Fesser, 124 minutes, Comedy/Drama, Spanish with English subtitles, 2018, Spain. Marco is an assistant coach in Spain´s top basketball league. One day, after getting drunk, his frustration and bad attitude get him involved
The Promise (La Promesa) Óscar Blancarte, 100 minutes, Drama/Family, Spanish with Arabic and English subtitles, 2018, Mexico. Leo is a rebellious child, albeit very intelligent, who makes life difficult for his teacher, 'Profe' Cruz, and his
Club of Angels (O Clube dos Anjos) Angelo Defanti, 102 minutes, Drama/Dark Comedy, Portuguese with Arabic and English subtitles, 2020, Brazil. None of them could resist. Over three decades, seven friends saw their brotherhood monthly meetings turn
Donaire y Esplendor 18+ Arturo Montenegro, 96 minutes, Drama/Comedy/Romance, Spanish with English subtitles, 2017, Panama. In the traditional carnival of the small town called Las Tablas, there are two rival streets: Up Street and Down Street. A
Luis Alberto Lamata, 117 minutes, Historical Drama, Spanish with English subtitles, 2013, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Cuba and Spain. For the first time, Simon Bolivars’ story is told from the perspective of the man, not the hero but the human
Iberoamerican Film Week – 2nd Cycle From Monday 10 until Wednesday 12 And from Sunday 23 to Tuesday 25 June 2024 at 8 PM at The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (Outdoor Amphitheater) – First Circle – Jabal Amman Free Entry Organized by The Royal Film Commission – Jordan, in collaboration with the Brazilian, Spanish, Mexican, Venezuelan, Panamanian, and Chilean Embassies in Jordan
The Royal Film Commission of Jordan (RFC) and the New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the "Hakayaha" program for Jordanian filmmakers and those residing in Jordan working in the film