Jordan Film Fund Supports Kurdish Filmmaker’s Upcoming Film
At a Glance
- The Jordan Film Fund has selected Kurdish filmmaker Shwan Attouf’s upcoming film, The Holy Herb, for support in 2026.
- The project is among two Iraqi film initiatives supported by the fund this year.
- The fund’s evaluation panel highlighted the film’s themes and connection to its local environment.
- The 2026 program supports projects at several stages of film production.
Kurdish actor and director Shwan Attouf’s upcoming film, The Holy Herb, has received support from the Jordan Film Fund for 2026.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- Filmmaker’s Response: “This selection is deeply meaningful to me because it represents trust in a story I believe in, a vision we have worked on for a long time, and a team that has continuously developed the project so that this story can find its way to audiences.” — Shwan Attouf
- Evaluation Panel: The panel said the film reflects diversity in cinematic themes, resonates with its local environment, and experimentally addresses societal issues. — Royal Film Commission Jordan
- Focus Area: The selection highlights support for Iraqi and Kurdish filmmaking through regional funding opportunities.
Film Advances Toward Production
Attouf announced the funding on his official Facebook page, describing the selection as a major step toward production for The Holy Herb.
The film is one of two Iraqi projects receiving support through the Jordan Film Fund in 2026. The fund is part of the Royal Film Commission Jordan, which supports filmmaking and the development of regional cinema.
Funding Covers Multiple Production Stages
According to the commission, the fund is supporting feature-length narrative films and long-form documentaries through project development, production, co-production, and post-production assistance.
The evaluation panel’s comments highlighted the project’s thematic range and its engagement with social issues and the environment in which its story is set.
FYI
The Royal Film Commission Jordan works to develop Jordan’s film industry and support filmmakers through training, production assistance, and international collaboration. Its Jordan Film Fund provides financial support to selected projects at different stages of development and production.
Regional film funds can help filmmakers secure resources, build partnerships, and bring stories to wider audiences. Support for projects from Iraq and the Kurdistan Region also creates opportunities for Kurdish filmmakers to participate in broader regional cinema networks.
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