Short Films, Big Stories 🎬✨ Discover Out of Competition Shorts at the Amman International Film Festival

Bringing together five powerful Jordanian and Palestinian short films, Out of Competition Shorts is a special screening celebrating fresh voices and diverse storytelling from the region.

Featuring stories like Coyotes, Kentucky Gaza, Ambush, Hayat, and Zahra, this selection explores different perspectives, emotions, and experiences through the lens of emerging filmmakers.

Join the screening and stay for a live Q&A with the filmmakers as they share the inspiration, creative process, and stories behind their films.

Event Details

📅 Date: August 1, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Taj Cinemas, Hall 1
🎬 Duration: 91 minutes + Q&A
👨‍👩‍👧 Age Rating: All Audiences
🗣️ Language: Arabic
🔤 Subtitles: English
💬 Q&A: Available

What to Expect

🎥 A Collection of Regional Voices
Discover five short films from Jordan and Palestine, each offering a unique perspective and creative approach to storytelling.

🇯🇴 Celebrating Local Cinema
Experience the work of emerging filmmakers from the region as part of the Amman International Film Festival’s Out of Competition Films selection.

✨ Short Films, Powerful Stories
From personal journeys to social realities, this program highlights the impact of short-form cinema and the emotions that can unfold in just a few minutes.

💬 Live Q&A Session
Stay after the screening for a conversation with the filmmakers and explore the stories, challenges, and ideas behind each film.

🎟️ Booking Information
Seats are limited. If the screening reaches full capacity, standby waiting lines will be available for any last-minute seats. Early booking is recommended.