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About the Amman International Film Festival - Awal Film

Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film (AIFF) is aimed at debut achievements in film from all over the world, with a focus on Arab cinema. In addition to its screening programme, which highlights originality and strength of form in the use of film as a medium, the AIFF has a developed an industry section, Amman Film Industry Days (AFID) which targets professional filmmakers and includes a market and pitching platforms.

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ARAB COMPETITION

FEATURE NARRATIVE FILM

FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM

SHORT FILM

NON-ARAB DÉBUT FILM

Out-of-Competition Film

FIRST & LATEST

This non-competitive section showcases the first and latest work of an internationally acclaimed filmmaker, working in any of the many fields of filmmaking. The First & Latest Film section involves a master class or discussions, featuring his/her work to present a closer look at his/her experience and at how the creative process or style has evolved over the years.
 

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AMMAN FILM INDUSTRY DAYS (AFID)

The Amman Film Industry Days (AFID) is the industrial arm of the Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film (AIFF). Its programme includes masterclasses, workshops, panels and discussions. In addition, it offers three pitching platforms for projects in development and post-production. And the Amman Film Market is a dedicated space to connect filmmakers with potential funders, partners and distributors. In addition to The Spark Series which marks a first initiative of its kind in the Arab world to spotlight web series as a powerful tool of short, unexpensive yet impactful and accessible storytelling.

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June 25, 2026
Published by BassamAIFF on June 25, 2026
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Beyond the Competition, the AIFF Enriches its Program with Curated Sections
Amman, 25 June 2026 – The Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film is pleased to share several non-competing sections that enrich the official competitive line-up […]
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