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- Spotlight on Arab and regional cinema — The festival is a rare place to see new, daring work from across the Middle East and North Africa alongside thoughtful international selections. It’s less about blockbusters and more about bold voices, local stories, and films you won’t easily find online—perfect if you want to see cinema that pushes boundaries and reflects regional realities.
- Screenings in historic and rooftop venues — Imagine a film rolling in a courtyard beneath the old city or on a rooftop with the Amman skyline and the Roman Theater nearby. The mix of ancient stone, night air and projected light gives screenings a cinematic atmosphere you can’t reproduce in a multiplex.
- Intimate Q&As and audience talkbacks — Filmmakers, actors and producers stick around for real conversations,
- Spotlight on Arab and regional cinema — The festival is a rare place to see new, daring work from across the Middle East and North Africa alongside thoughtful international selections. It’s less about blockbusters and more about bold voices, local stories, and films you won’t easily find online—perfect if you want to see cinema that pushes boundaries and reflects regional realities.
- Screenings in historic and rooftop venues — Imagine a film rolling in a courtyard beneath the old city or on a rooftop with the Amman skyline and the Roman Theater nearby. The mix of ancient stone, night air and projected light gives screenings a cinematic atmosphere you can’t reproduce in a multiplex.
- Intimate Q&As and audience talkbacks — Filmmakers, actors and producers stick around for real conversations, not just PR lines. These sessions are candid, sometimes raw, and a great way to understand creative choices while meeting people who actually made the films. Expect lively debate and quick cultural schooling—great for curious travelers.
- Hands-on industry labs, workshops and networking — The festival doubles as a hub for emerging filmmakers: pitch sessions, script clinics, and practical masterclasses are common. It’s a useful place for creatives to learn, swap contacts, and catch opportunities that help new regional projects get made.
- Cultural fringe: pop-up exhibitions, music nights and local food — Outside the screens there’s a festival village vibe: art installations, live music, and stalls serving Jordanian street food. It’s where cinema meets city life—good for wandering between shows, grabbing a falafel, and soaking up the scene.
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