Arab Competition

Arab Competition

This section is open to Arab films and films whose director is a native Arab or of Arab background.

Only films released in 2022 – 2023 are eligible.

All films must be Jordanian premiere. They must not have been previously screened in the country. Films already shown on any VOD or online platforms, TV, or any other similar media, as well as films that are available for purchase are not eligible. The AIFF reserves the right to decide eligibility.

Feature Narrative Film Competition:
  • The film’s duration must be 52 minutes or longer to be eligible for this section.
  • Any Arab feature-length narrative will be admitted in this section as long as the film includes a:
    • First-time director (of a feature-length narrative) and/or
    • First-time director of photography (of a feature-length narrative) and/or
    • First-time screenwriter (of a feature-length narrative) and/or
    • First-time editor (of a feature-length narrative) and/or
    • First-time lead actor (in a feature-length narrative) and/or
    • First-time lead actress (in a feature-length narrative).
  • Best Narrative Award will go to the director.

Applicants should clearly indicate on the submission form which category they’re applying for (multiple categories per film are admitted).

Awards:
  • A certificate.
  • A statuette.
  • Cash awards to be announced.

Thank you for your interest in the Amman International Film Festival- Awal Film. Submissions are now closed. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us

Feature Documentary Film Competition:
  • The film’s duration must be 52 minutes or longer to be eligible for this section.
  • The first feature-length documentary by the director will be admitted in this section.
  • Best Documentary Award will go to the director.
Awards
  • A certificate.
  • A statuette.
  • Cash awards to be announced.

Thank you for your interest in the Amman International Film Festival- Awal Film. Submissions are now closed. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us

Short Film Competition:
  • Only films (30 minutes maximum) by first-time directors are eligible. This includes: narrative, experimental and animation short films. Short documentaries are not eligible.
  • Best Short Film will go to the director.
Awards
  • a certificate.
  • a statuette.
  • Cash awards to be announced.

Thank you for your interest in the Amman International Film Festival- Awal Film. Submissions are now closed. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us