Cinematic art of an olive tree growing through stone with film reels and Palestinian keffiyeh patterns in the sky

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Exploring displacement and identity through independent film.

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The View - Film poster showing a sniper scope view of an apartment window

The View

2008 · Short Film · Co-directed with Rifqi Assaf

An Israeli sniper observes a Palestinian couple through his rifle scope.

  • Best Short Film — Abu Dhabi IFF ($25,000)
  • Best Short Film — Franco-Arab FF
  • Best Script — Golden Taghit FF
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Into the Belly of the Whale - Silhouette of a man in a tunnel

Into the Belly of the Whale

2010 · Drama · 25 min

Younis is trapped in a tunnel connecting Gaza to Egypt.

  • Official Selection — IDFA 2010
  • Official Selection — Clermont-Ferrand 2011
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Growing Up in Ammans Suburbia - Children playing in Amman streets

Growing Up in Amman's Suburbia

2006 · Documentary · 9 min

Documentary about children playing in Amman.

  • Best Documentary — Magma FF, Italy
  • Selected — Huesca & Tampere FF
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Building Community

Initiatives

Founded 2003

Amman Filmmakers Cooperative

An organization providing free filmmaking education to aspiring filmmakers in disadvantaged areas.

50+ Films Produced
100s Filmmakers Trained
20+ Years Active

Founded 2004

Jordan Short Film Festival

Jordan's only competitive, professionally managed short film festival.

2 Competitions
Intl. Reach
20+ Editions
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In the Media

Press & Features

Wikipedia Amman Filmmakers Cooperative — Encyclopedia Entry → YouTube Indie Jordanian Films — YouTube Channel → Wikipedia Jordan Short Film Festival — Encyclopedia Entry →