WIDAD SHAFAKOJ, a versatile filmmaker and activist, has used her films to address societal issues. Her impactful works include "ID: 000," which prompted policy changes for orphans in Jordan. "The Last Passenger" aided Jordanian-Syrian security, while "If You Meant to Kill Me" shed light on honor killings. Her notable documentary "17," supported by HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, spotlighted the U-17 Jordanian female football team's journey to the World Cup. The film gained international recognition, premiering at various festivals and reaching global audiences through multiple platforms.
Alumni of the Producers Guild of America's Diversity Master Workshop 2019.
Awarded the title of 365 Inspirational Women of 2020 by Women in Business Arabia.
EUVP representative of Jordan for Film and Human Rights at the European Union, Parliament and Commission.
Awarded the title of Change Maker at the Karama Film Festival for Human Rights.
Documentary film juror for Malmo Film Festival, The Royal Film Commission and The German Jordanian University.
Speaker at Pecha Kucha Amman, Rotary Clubs, NewThink Theater, National schools, Human Rights conventions and film festivals.
Documentaty workshop mentor and instructor with the Royal Film Commission of Jordan and Al Balad Theatre.
Jordanian representative at the Cannes Film Festival 2011 sponsored by the Royal Film Commission and the French Chamber of Commerce.
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