Franco-Arab Short Film Competition
July 13, 2022
Arwa
July 18, 2022
| Amman, 13 July 2022 – The Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film (AIFF) announces the selected projects, which will participate in the pitching platforms of its industry branch, the Amman Film Industry Days (AFID). Out of 85 applications submitted to three different platforms, a total of 18 projects were selected for the development and post-production categories. Please see the list of selected projects below. In addition, the AFID provides a variety of workshops, masterclasses and panels that cover topics about the industry and its impact. Panels tackle issues of immediate interest to the filmmaking community: co-productions, environment and storytelling; a series of talks with first-time filmmakers on the challenges they face. A panel will highlight the power of filmmaking in empowering refugees on screen and behind the camera. Four workshops will be conducted by international experts on various specialised topics. One highly anticipated panel will bring together regional famous actors and actresses. AFID has its own jury to award projects selected to participate in the pitching platforms. The AFID’s Jury consists of the renowned filmmaker Rashid Masharawi; the experienced film producer, Myriam Sassine; the cultural consultant, Mohamed Bendjebbour; the art historian and curator, Reem Fadda; and the actress and household name, Rakeen Saad. Bassam Alasad, the Head of Amman Film Industry Days, said: “This year, we continue to offer the training and awards in collaboration with partners that believe in supporting the film industry. Personally, and as a filmmaker, I am very happy for the addition of a third pitching platform dedicated to first-time filmmakers, Jordanians or residents in Jordan. These platforms play, even if for a small part, an important role in the journey of the projects, their development, or their completion.” He added: “Transferring practical knowledge is the best way of teaching and this method is applied in the design of the AFID programme, where the careful selection of topics and speakers is based on their professional experience and inspiring achievements. We are also grateful for our jury members and the projects’ readers for their time and dedicated efforts.” The Festival is piloting this year a new tool to support filmmakers: the Amman Film Market, which is a dedicated space to connect filmmakers with potential funders, partners and distributors, and acts as a launchpad for projects until they reach their final destination, the audience. Filmmakers who wish to participate in the Amman Film Industry Days can still apply for the AFID’s Accreditation on the Festival’s website, www.aiff.jo The selected projects are listed below: Arab Projects in Development Category: Eight Arab feature-length narrative and documentary projects have been selected: Theft of Fire, directed by Amer Shomali and produced by Rashid Abdul Hamid (Palestine) Aysha can’t fly away anymore, directed by Morad Mostafa and produced by Sawsan Yusuf (Egypt) Sorry to be there! directed by Aissa Djouamaa (Algeria) Hamlet from the slums, directed by Ahmad Fawzi-Saleh and produced by Ahmad Amer (Egypt) The Missing Camel, directed by Cheikh N’diaye and produced by Ilham Raouf (Morocco) The Seasons of Jannet, directed by Mehdi Hmili and produced by Moufida Fedhila (Tunisia) Breakfast Lunch and Dinner, directed by Mohamed Samir and produced by Marwa Abdalla (Egypt) 50 Metres, directed by Yomna Khattab and produced by Ahmed Amer (Egypt) Jordanian Projects in Development Category (Awal Project): Four feature-length narrative and documentary projects by first-time Jordanian directors have been selected: Detour, directed by Mooney Abu Samra and produced by Yanal Kassay The 100 hours Trip, directed by Hadeel Lawi The Lift, directed by Saleh Khtaybeh The Last Hymn,directed by Karim Ariqat and produced by Naser Jarun. Arab Projects in Post-Production Category: Six feature-length narrative and documentary projects were also selected: Harvest Moon, directed by Rama Obeid and produced by Mariam Salim (Jordan) The Evening Tree, directed by Adel Bakri (Tunisia) A summer in Boujad, directed by Omar Mouldouira and produced by Mohamed Nadif (Morocco) Swinging fields, directed by Sareen Hairabedian and produced by Azza Hourani (Jordan) Bye Bye Tiberias, directed by Lina Soualem and produced by Jean-Marie Nizan (Algeria/Palestine) Final Training, directed by Yaseen Fanan and produced by Kawthar Tazrouti (Morocco) The announcement of the AFID’s awards will take place on 26 July 2022 at the Royal Film Commission – Jordan. Development Awards: The Royal Film Commission – Jordan: $5,000 Cash award for an Arab film in development. Hekmat Culture: $5,000 Cash award for a Jordanian Awal Film in development. IEFTA: $5,000 Cash award for a film in Development. Slate: Filming equipment rental for the value of $21,000 for a Jordanian film. Greener Screen: Greener Script integration and sustainable best practice consultancy worth $10,000. Malmo Arab Film Festival: Invitation to attend MAFF Industry Days 2023 for a Jordanian Awal Film in development. Luxor African Film Festival: A seat for a female filmmaker to participate at The Factory 2023. DOX-BOX: Three-day consultancy at DOX GARAGE for a documentary project in development. Post-Production Awards Nation Production: $5,000 cash award for a film in post-production. SAE Institute Amman: post-production facilities for the value of $21,000. Film Lab Palestine: In-kind colouring services for a documentary film in post-production worth $15,000 SWISH Audio House: post-production sound services worth $11,000 Creative Media Solutions: Film branding services for the value of $10,000 Rum Pictures: Post-Production services worth $10,000 Market Awards ART: $10,000 for a narrative project in development. The Cell: In-kind coloring services for a film in post-production worth $10,000 MAD Solutions: Minimum guarantee in exchange for the distribution and sales rights in the Arab world worth US$10,000. For further information about the Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film (AIFF), including all of our social media platforms and contact information please click here or visit our website, www.aiff.jo or call Rick W. Hindi at +962792222011. |
| Partners of the Festival: Jordan Tourism Board (JTB), Royal Film Commission – Jordan, Abdali Investment and Development, Zain Jordan; Royal Jordanian, Qatar Foundation, Edgo, Ghiath & Nadia Sukhtian Foundation, TAJ Cinemas, Jordan Kuwait Bank, Arab Potash Company, Greater Amman Municipality. Partners of the Amman Film Industry Days: The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC), ART, Hikmat Culture, The International Emerging Film Talent Association (IEFTA), MAD Solutions, Slate Film Services, Greener Screen, Malmo Arab Film Festival (MAFF), Luxor African Film Festival (LAFF), DOX BOX, Nation Production, SAE Institute Amman, Creative Media Solutions, Rum Pictures, SWISH Audio House, FilmLab Palestine, The Cell. Media Partners: Roya Media Group; Radio Hala; Bliss 104.3; Pikasso Jordan; Mazaj FM; Radio Dahab; Jordan Radio & Television Corporation (JRTV); Al Mamlaka. For further information about the Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film (AIFF), including all of our social media platforms and contact information please click here or visit our website, www.aiff.jo. Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film aims to foster a creative buzz amongst filmmakers and film lovers of all kinds, by offering high-quality films and opportunities to cinema professionals. Whether you are a budding or an experienced filmmaker, an actor or a critic, an industry insider or an enthusiastic filmgoer, Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film welcomes you. |
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