Ahmad Samara

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Ahmad Samara is a Jordan based Palestinian filmmaker, writer & director, and the founder of Samara Pictures.

About

Ahmad Samara is a Jordan based Palestinian filmmaker, writer & director, and the founder of Samara Pictures. His work blends documentary realism with poetic and cinematic storytelling, often exploring themes of identity, memory, displacement, and social justice. Ahmad has directed a wide range of projects, including narrative short films, documentary series, and impact driven campaigns across the Middle East and internationally. He describes himself as a filmmaker using storytelling to drive social change.

  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • ArabicFluent
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

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Projects · 1

A short social web series that talks about the different social issues that we face as humans.

Tababa
  • Film Director
  • Screenwriter

Work experience· 7 roles

Associate Creative Producer · Side X SideFeb 2024 – Sep 2024 · 8 mos

Pitching stories and coordinating what to shoot with the crew on the field; overseeing programs, shows & stories; editing shows and reports.

Film Maker · Ahmad SamaraJan 2015 – Dec 2017 · 3 yrs

Self-employed filmmaker producing and directing a range of commercials, music videos and short/feature films; supervising and mentoring students, and running a film club. Lead roles include concept development, scriptwriting, directing, and editing.

Producer, Director · Ahmad Samara Film MakerJan 2015 – Dec 2017 · 3 yrs

Supervising students’ shooting sites and editing facilities; running and organizing screenings and discussions of the film club 'Cinematopia'.

Field Director / Producer · Roy TVJan 2012 – Dec 2013 · 2 yrs
3D Layout Artist · Rubicon Group HoldingJan 2012 – Dec 2013 · 2 yrs
Freelancer Filmmaker | Writer & Director · Self-employedJan 2008 – Present · 18 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Film Maker, Writer & Director · Self-employedJan 2008 – Dec 2011 · 4 yrs

Education· 9

BA in Accounting · University of Southern California2004 – 2008
Digital Filmmaking Certificate · Doha Film Institute2030 – 2026
Series Writing Lab · Doha Film Institute, Qatar2020 – 2026
Basics of Photography · Darat Al Tasweer, Jordan2008 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 6

Series Writing Lab2020 – 2026
Digital Filmmaking Certificate2030 – 2026
Basics of Photography2008 – 2026
Series Writing Lab2020

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