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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.

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Accomplishments & Special Mentions

Producers Guild of America

Producers Guild of America

Producers Guild of America

Alumni of the Producers Guild of America's Diversity Master Workshop 2019.


Women in Business Arabia

Producers Guild of America

Producers Guild of America

Awarded the title of 365 Inspirational Women of 2020 by Women in Business Arabia.

EUVP

Producers Guild of America

Karama Film Festival

EUVP representative of Jordan for Film and Human Rights at the European Union, Parliament and Commission.

Karama Film Festival

Karama Film Festival

Karama Film Festival

Awarded the title of Change Maker at the Karama Film Festival for Human Rights. 

Jury

Karama Film Festival

Public Speaking

Documentary film juror for Malmo Film Festival, The Royal Film Commission and The German Jordanian University.

Public Speaking

Karama Film Festival

Public Speaking

Speaker at Pecha Kucha Amman, Rotary Clubs, NewThink Theater, National schools, Human Rights conventions and film festivals.

Educating

Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival

Documentary workshop mentor and instructor with the Royal Film Commission of Jordan and Al Balad Theatre. 

Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival

Jordanian representative at the Cannes Film Festival 2011 sponsored by the Royal Film Commission and the French Chamber of Commerce. 

Films

ID:000

2010

The Last Passenger

2013

If You Meant to Kill Me

2014

17

2017

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