Jordan Short Film Festival

The Jordan Short Film Festival (JSFF), founded in 2004 by Palestinian diaspora filmmaker Hazim M. Bitar, aims to provide a platform for indie filmmakers in Jordan and the broader Arab world to showcase their work while staying connected to the global indie filmmaking community. Managed by the Amman Filmmakers Cooperative, the JSFF began as a week-long short film cinema event and has since grown to feature both international and Arab short film competitions. Additionally, the festival hosts unique contests, such as the Mobile Phone Film Competition and the All.Films.Look.Alike amateur filmmakers competition.

Throughout the year, the JSFF organizes screenings across Jordan and collaborates with various cultural institutions and international festivals. These continuous efforts ensure a vibrant film culture and offer ample opportunities for filmmakers to display their talent.

Over the years, the festival has recognized numerous outstanding films. Some of the award winners include "Daisy Cutter" "Flu" "My House is Cloudy" and "Alienation of Jerusalem." Other notable winners from past festivals include "London-Gaza" "LoopLoop" "Solitude" "Bent Maryam" "The Life and Other Building Yards" "A Sheherazade Tale" "Aan" "Ahmad Suliman" and "Letter to Sarah."

The JSFF stands out as Jordan’s only competitive short film festival managed at a national level. Through its diverse competitions and strategic partnerships, the festival remains dedicated to supporting and celebrating the work of emerging filmmakers in the region and beyond.