Amman International Film Festival

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Arts & CultureAmman
Dates26 July–3 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration9 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsIts defining rule is the debut-only
Language["ar"]Currency: JOD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Amman International Film Festival in Amman

Founded in 2020 under Jordan's Royal Film Commission with Princess Rym Ali as co-founder, this Amman festival screens only debut feature films, first works from a director, screenwriter, or lead actor, making it the region's sole festival dedicated exclusively to first-time filmmaking talent, alongside industry training and mentorship programming.

The Amman International Film Festival, subtitled Awal Film, was founded in 2020 under the umbrella of Jordan's Royal Film Commission, with Princess Rym Ali serving as president and co-founder, and it built its identity around a specific curatorial rule rather than general prestige: every feature it screens must be a debut work, meaning a first film from a director, screenwriter, or lead actor or actress.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Its defining rule is the debut-only selection criterion, applied strictly to features by first-time directors, screenwriters, or lead performers, a curatorial stance organizers describe as intentionally building Jordan's film industry rather than showcasing established careers, a structural difference from every other film event in this batch and its parallel-batch counterparts

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The mystery stays covered

Even its subtitle, Awal Film, foregrounding the debut-work concept in the festival's own public name, signals how central that single rule is to the festival's identity

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's core tradition is its founding mission itself

Water and renewal

Living ritual

using a strict debut-work rule as a form of institutional support for emerging Jordanian and international filmmakers

The sacred route

Living ritual

rather than drawing on an older cultural custom

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

26 July–3 August 2026

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Smart-casual for screenings and industry panels; formal wear for any opening or awards ceremonies.

Safety

Amman International Film Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Amman you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ar"] · JOD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map31.96 N, 35.95 EOpen in Google Maps

Amman, Amman, Jordan

Nearest airportADJ — Marka International (Amman Civil)
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Amman you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Amman via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Amman, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual for screenings and industry panels; formal wear for any opening or awards ceremonies.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Jordan and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Amman International Film Festival?

Amman International Film Festival is listed for 26 July–3 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Amman International Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Amman, Jordan. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

9 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Amman, Amman, Jordan

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLcatalanfilms.cat
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates26 July–3 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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