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July 4
أصوات أردنية حول العالم
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
at 11:00 am
to 12:00 pm
مركز صناع الأفلام
Language: Arabic
Moderator: Samer Z.M. Battikhi
Speakers: Amin Matalqa |
Murad Abu Eisheh |
Faris Alrjoob
July 4
1# سلسلة جلسات أول فيلم
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
at 12:30 pm
to 1:30 pm
مركز صناع الأفلام
Language: Arabic
Moderator: Saleem Albeik
Speakers: Reine Razzouk |
Sareen Hairabedian
July 4
جلسة تعريفية بالاتحاد العالمي للنقاد
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
at 2:30 pm
to 3:30 pm
مركز صناع الأفلام
Language: Arabic
Moderator: Rasha Hosny
Speakers: Ahmad Shawky
July 5
سلسلة جلسات أول فيلم #2
Friday, July 5th, 2024
at 11:00 am
to 12:00 pm
مركز صناع الأفلام
Language: Arabic
Moderator: Israa Radaydeh
Speakers: Amjad Al Rasheed |
Samer Bsharat |
Abeer Mohammad |
Afef Ben Mahmoud
July 5
جلسة تعريفية عن الخدمات الإنتاجية للهيئة الملكية للأفلام
Friday, July 5th, 2024
at 12:30 pm
to 1:30 pm
مركز صناع الأفلام
Language: English
Moderator:
Speakers: Bashar AbuNuwar
July 7
من المحلية إلى العالمية: تحرير السينما العربية
Sunday, July 7th, 2024
at 11:00 am
to 12:00 pm
مركز صناع الأفلام
Language: Arabic
Moderator: Elias Khlat
Speakers: Alaa Karkouti |
Jessica Khoury |
Gianluca Chakra |
Omar ElKadi
July 7
3# سلسلة جلسات أول فيلم
Sunday, July 7th, 2024
at 12:30 pm
to 1:30 pm
مركز صناع الأفلام
Language: English
Moderator: Fatma Racha Shehadeh
Speakers: Jude Chehab |
Tamer Ruggli |
Halkawt Mustafa
July 7
تجربة صناع فيلم فرحة في الوصول للجمهور
Sunday, July 7th, 2024
at 2:30 pm
to 3:30 pm
مركز صناع الأفلام
Language: Arabic
Moderator: Abeer Bayazidi
Speakers: Darin J. Sallam |
Deema Azar |
Ayah Jardaneh
July 8
أساليب غير تقليدية للوصول لجمهور أوسع: التجربة الفلسطينية
Monday, July 8th, 2024
at 11:00 am
to 12:00 pm
مركز صناع الأفلام
Language: Arabic
Moderator: Habib Traboulsi
Speakers: Hanna Atallah |
Farah Fayed |
Omar Rammal
July 8
تفكيك السردية: العلاقة بين السردية الفردية و المجتمع
Monday, July 8th, 2024
at 12:30 pm
to 1:30 pm
مركز صناع الأفلام
Language: Arabic
Moderator: Samer Z.M. Battikhi
Speakers: Mehdi Hmili |
Yousry Nasrallah |
Najwa Najjar |
Marion Slitine
July 8
كيفية التعامل مع الرفض من وجهة نظر صناديق الدعم
Monday, July 8th, 2024
at 2:30 pm
to 3:30 pm
مركز صناع الأفلام
Language: Arabic
Moderator: Basel Mawlawi
Speakers: Reem Bader |
Emad Eskander |
Khalil Benkirane
July 9
ما الذي يجعل الفيلم قابل للبرمجة في المهرجانات؟
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
at 11:00 am
to 12:00 pm
مركز صناع الأفلام
Language: Arabic
Moderator: Mohamed Nabil
Speakers: Andew Mohsin |
Ehab Al Khatib |
Nada Bakr
July 9
تجهيز إنتاج الأفلام من العالم
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
at 12:30 pm
to 1:30 pm
مركز صناع الأفلام
Language: English
Moderator: Marion Schmidt
Speakers: Rand Beiruty |
Gugi Gumilang |
Lianne Llewellyn
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The Incubator
The “AFID Incubator” is a pilot program designed to support aspiring filmmakers by offering them a personalised and immersive experience during the festival.
This initiative curates specialised meetings with industry experts, providing invaluable guidance and insights to address their specific questions and challenges.
By customising the journey to each filmmaker’s unique needs and securing dedicated seats in workshops, the AFID Incubator aims to significantly advance their careers, fostering their growth and development within the industry.
Aseel Sharsheer
My name is Aseel Sharsheer, and I am a 21-year-old independent filmmaker with a passion for both fictional and documentary films. Since beginning my filmmaking journey in 2021, co-directing and co-writing a short film titled Philodendron, I have had the opportunity to intern with various production teams, including the sound department for Alrawabi School for Girls, Season 2. Currently, I am working on directing the first episode of a short documentary web series about the women of the land as a part of the Kakayah program with the RFC. I aspire to create cinema and a visual language that captures the power of narratives and co-designs community storytelling to have social impact.
Diala Al Hindaoui
Diala Al Hindaoui, born in 1997, is a Syrian screenwriter and director residing in Paris since 2016. She holds a degree in film studies from Paris 8 University and Lyon 2 University, as well as a diploma from the École Supérieure de Cinéma Cinéfabrique de Lyon, specializing in screenwriting. Diala has participated as a screenwriter in several projects and has also worked as a script supervisor on several films. In 2022 she directed her first short documentary film titled Two Pieces of Memory, which won the Audience Award at the Arab Film Festival of Noisy-le-Sec. In 2023, she directed another short documentary titled Fatmé, receiving the Young Creation Award at Fipadoc, as well as the Audience Award at the Cinéma du Réel Festival. She currently holds the position of head of the cinema department at Al-Ayoun, where she has organised numerous screenings of Syrian Films. She is also working on her first feature-length documentary, inspired by her latest short film.
Hanna Karim
Hanna Karim, a Syrian-French director and cinematographer born in Aleppo, holds two masters degrees in directing and screenwriting from the University Panthéon-Sorbonne and Paris VIII. His first documentary, As Horning Pigeons, captured during the war in Aleppo, was screened internationally, reflecting his courage and dedication to storytelling in challenging circumstances. His short films have been screened and acclaimed at numerous festivals. Karim has also directed multiple French TV programs and several music videos throughout his career, showcasing his diverse cinematographic skills. Based in Paris, he continues to innovate and craft compelling narratives through film and visual arts.
Tamara Owais
Tamara G. Owais is a distinguished filmmaker based in Amman, Jordan. Known for her exceptional storytelling and leadership abilities in the film industry. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama and Film from Yarmouk University, she has honed her skills through diverse roles. Including as a writer, line producer, production manager, and production assistant. Tamara has contributed to projects such as Golden Cage and award-winning short films like Dinar and Maryam’s World, earning numerous accolades for her work. Her commitment to continuous learning is reflected in her participation in prestigious workshops and courses, enhancing her expertise in creative producing, digital filmmaking, and film criticism. Fluent in Arabic and English, Tamara excels in problem solving, multitasking, and effective communication, making her a valuable asset in any production team. Her proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Microsoft Excel further complements her creative and organisational skills. Tamara’s dedication, adaptability, and passion for filmmaking position her as a rising star in the global cinema landscape.
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July 6
تقديم المشاريع
Saturday, July 6th, 2024
at 10:00 am
to 5:30 pm
مركز صناع الأفلام
Language: English
Moderator: Stefano Tealdi
Speakers: Presenting Projects:
Development (Arab projects):
1. A House For Expats (Narrative – Egypt)
– Directed by: Naji Ismail
– Produced by: Omar Manjouneh
2. Al-Madeeneh 2008 (Narrative – Yemen)
– Directed by: Yousef Assabahi
– Produced by: Ala’a Amer
3. American Dream (Doc – Egypt/Saudi Arabia)
– Directed by: Amir El-Shenawy
– Produced by: Ahmed Abdelsalam
4. Dwellers of the Cabins (Doc – Egypt/Qatar)
– Directed by: Hind Bakr
– Produced by: Tamer Nady, Hind Bakr
5. Let’s Wait and See (Narrative – Palestine/Denmark/UK)
– Directed by: Mahdi Fleifel
– Produced by: Geoff Arbourne
6. My Mother & I (Doc – Iraq/Egypt/Qatar)
– Directed by: Dilpak Majeed
– Produced by: Marwa Tammam
7. Yumna (Narrative – Jordan)
– Directed by: Yahya Alabdallah
– Produced by: Huda Al-Kadhimi & Muna Al-Kadhimi
Post-Production (Arab projects):
1. 50 Meters (Doc – Egypt)
– Directed by: Yomna Khattab
– Produced by: Ahmed Amer, Patricia Drati
2. Donkey Boys (Doc – Palestine)
– Directed by: Ahmad Al Bazz
– Produced by: Ameen Nayfeh
3. Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo (Narrative – Egypt/Saudi Arabia)
– Directed by: Khaled Mansour
– Produced by: Rasha Hosny, Mohamed Hefzy
4. Son of the Streets (Doc – Palestine/Poland/Qatar)
– Directed by: Mohammed Almughanni
– Produced by: Glib Lukianets
5. The Nablus Runner (Doc – Algeria/France/Italy)
– Directed by: Haïcha Ladrouz
– Produced by: Rachid Bouchareb
Development – Awal Film (First-Timers in Jordan):
1. Amal (Doc)
– Directed by: Khaled Sweidan – Produced by: Rahmeh Al-Shammas
2.In Between Woes (Doc)
– Directed by: Leen Ghassan
– Produced by: Lina Khaled
3. Searching for Fareed (Doc)
– Directed by: Yazan Taiseer
– Produced by: Noor Arafeh
4. Scent of The Dead (Narrative)
– Directed by: Mohammad Khabour
– Produced by: Hadeel Lawi
Development (Arab projects):
1. A House For Expats (Narrative – Egypt)
– Directed by: Naji Ismail
– Produced by: Omar Manjouneh
2. Al-Madeeneh 2008 (Narrative – Yemen)
– Directed by: Yousef Assabahi
– Produced by: Ala’a Amer
3. American Dream (Doc – Egypt/Saudi Arabia)
– Directed by: Amir El-Shenawy
– Produced by: Ahmed Abdelsalam
4. Dwellers of the Cabins (Doc – Egypt/Qatar)
– Directed by: Hind Bakr
– Produced by: Tamer Nady, Hind Bakr
5. Let’s Wait and See (Narrative – Palestine/Denmark/UK)
– Directed by: Mahdi Fleifel
– Produced by: Geoff Arbourne
6. My Mother & I (Doc – Iraq/Egypt/Qatar)
– Directed by: Dilpak Majeed
– Produced by: Marwa Tammam
7. Yumna (Narrative – Jordan)
– Directed by: Yahya Alabdallah
– Produced by: Huda Al-Kadhimi & Muna Al-Kadhimi
Post-Production (Arab projects):
1. 50 Meters (Doc – Egypt)
– Directed by: Yomna Khattab
– Produced by: Ahmed Amer, Patricia Drati
2. Donkey Boys (Doc – Palestine)
– Directed by: Ahmad Al Bazz
– Produced by: Ameen Nayfeh
3. Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo (Narrative – Egypt/Saudi Arabia)
– Directed by: Khaled Mansour
– Produced by: Rasha Hosny, Mohamed Hefzy
4. Son of the Streets (Doc – Palestine/Poland/Qatar)
– Directed by: Mohammed Almughanni
– Produced by: Glib Lukianets
5. The Nablus Runner (Doc – Algeria/France/Italy)
– Directed by: Haïcha Ladrouz
– Produced by: Rachid Bouchareb
Development – Awal Film (First-Timers in Jordan):
1. Amal (Doc)
– Directed by: Khaled Sweidan – Produced by: Rahmeh Al-Shammas
2.In Between Woes (Doc)
– Directed by: Leen Ghassan
– Produced by: Lina Khaled
3. Searching for Fareed (Doc)
– Directed by: Yazan Taiseer
– Produced by: Noor Arafeh
4. Scent of The Dead (Narrative)
– Directed by: Mohammad Khabour
– Produced by: Hadeel Lawi
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