Karama Human Rights Film Festival, organized by Ma3mal 612 (Ma3mal 612 Think Factory), announces the opening of submissions for its 17th edition, to be held in 2026 in Amman, Jordan.
Submissions open on May 1, 2026, and will remain open until September 1, 2026.
Power of Humanity:
is the theme of the 17th edition of Karama Human Rights Film Festival 2026.
We seek the fragile force that allows human beings to feel, to choose, and to resist indifference.
It is the power that moves the feather to another place.
Cinema here is not only a witness to the world, but a space that reveals the inner moment of transformation — when a person decides to see, to come closer, and to act.
We are looking for films that capture humanity in moments of vulnerability, as well as in its hidden ability to survive, empathize, and change.
Films that do not offer ready-made answers, but instead leave us facing ourselves.
Selected films will compete for the Karama Feather Awards in the following categories:
- Best Feature Fiction Film
- Best Short Fiction Film
- Best Feature Documentary
- Best Animated Film
- Audience Award
- Best Jordanian Film
In addition, the ANHAR Network Award will be presented for the Best Human Rights Film in the Arab World.
The Submitter authorizes Karama to use all submitted promotional material up to 2-minute clips of the film for any promotional activity of the film or the festival, including the clip’s broadcasting on televisions and their websites, as well as on Karama’s website and social media platforms.
By submitting your film, you grant Karama the right to screen it for non-commercial purposes as part of the festival’s main program, as well as selected mid-cycle screenings and the Karama Package 2026–2027. No screening fees are applied.
