
18 Mar Amman Film Festival: Submissions Now Open!
Submissions are now open for the Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film (AIFF), for both completed films, and films in development.
Completed films
For submissions of completed films, an international panel of jurors will select the winners from the following categories:
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Films in Development
If you have a project that is only part way through, you might be interested to learn
The Amman Film Industry Days (AFID) – the industrial arm of the AIFF – are offering three pitching platforms for projects in development and post-production.
A jury will grant in-kind and cash awards to winning projects. This programme of film industry events also includes masterclasses, seminars and discussions with directors and film professionals to stimulate filmmakers the region.
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SUBMISSIONS CLOSE
30 APRIL 2023
About The Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film (AIFF)
The 4th Edition of The Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film (AIFF), will take place on 15 – 22 August 2023.
Launched in 2020, the festival distinctive edge was its focus on first-time achievements in cinema, and is Jordan’s first international film festival that showcases Arab and international movies. Initially developed with MAD Solutions – the Festival is organised under the umbrella of the Royal Film Commission – Jordan.
The aim, according to its president HRH Princess Rym Ali, is:
“Developing and promoting an Arab cinema that reflects the creativity of the region and tackles the issues that are prevalent today.”
Whether you are a budding Arab filmmaker or an international veteran, an actor or a critic, an industry insider or an enthusiastic consumer, Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film welcomes you!