Fourth Edition

Jordan, 2024

Under the Patronage of HRH Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, Chairman of the RFC’s Board of Commissioners, and under the theme of “Power of Resilience”, Mentor Arabia foundation in partnership with the Royal Jordanian Film Commission hosted the 4th edition’s awards ceremony of the “Youth Empowerment Films and Songs Competition on Monday 4 March, 2024 at King Hussein Business Park Theatre in Amman – Jordan; with the attendance of more than 500 esteemed guests from the art, culture, social, media, and youth communities and related entities.

The theme of the competition’s 4th edition is “Youth Wellbeing”, which aims at shedding light on the challenges facing Arab youth, celebrating their strength and resilience, and giving them hope for a better future. It also aims at spreading awareness about prevention from risky behaviors, advocating for healthy lifestyles, encouraging art, innovation and creativity, inspiring youth to excel in their careers, and providing promising talents with mentorship and guidance opportunities.

Winning Films

Narrative Category

Inside the Box – Yazan AlNakdali – Best Film

Les 6 Tours – Maya Blouza – Best Acting

Failure – Nadine El Sayegh – People’s Choice

Dinar – Moawea Al Omari – Best Jordanian Film

Documentary Category

Belia – Eman Hussein – Best Film

The End of the Silk Road – Carol Nicola – People’s Choice

The Story of a Young Girl – Siwar AlRashdan – Best Jordanian Film

PSA Category

The Lump – Rouba Noureddine – Best Film

Ahmar – Noora Alogaili – Best Acting

Ill – Sana Al Habib – People’s Choice

75 Years – Omar Rammal – Best Jordanian Film

Films In Development Category

Glimmers – Houcem Slouli – Best Film In Development

Palestinian Films & Songs Category

Forever Khalid – Yousef Salhi – Narrative Category

Shahroor – Moamen Ghanem & Yafa Shahroor – Documentary Category

Between Gaza & My Eyes – Moayed Abou Amouna – PSA Category

Gad El-Tahadi – Ali Hammad – Songs Category

Songs Category

Al Maraya – Sami Koussa – People’s Choice

Farewell To Victory – Abdallah Ahmad – Best Jordanian Song

Chems Bentahar – Best Song In Development

Hada Aadi – Ziad Jamal – Best Song

25 – Nurzy – Best Performance

Sinking Feeling – Farah Alhajali – Best Lyrics