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Hi, I’m Alia-Jane Abu Nowar—a British-Jordanian film development assistant, script editor and screenwriter, with 20+ years previous experience in arts communication across London, New York, Beirut, Abu Dhabi and Amman. I’ve led editorial and creative teams through the full publication lifecycle, from concept to print and distribution, and I’ve developed marketing copy and content strategies for regional and international brands. I’m deeply committed to cross-cultural exchange in the arts and arts education. I’ve contributed to developing a teachers’ toolkit for the Tate Britain/British Council and the Oxford DNB, and I continue to blend storytelling with education and social impact in my work.…Hi, I’m Alia-Jane Abu Nowar—a British-Jordanian film development assistant, script editor and screenwriter, with 20+ years previous experience in arts communication across London, New York, Beirut, Abu Dhabi and Amman. I’ve led editorial and creative teams through the full publication lifecycle, from concept to print and distribution, and I’ve developed marketing copy and content strategies for regional and international brands. I’m deeply committed to cross-cultural exchange in the arts and arts education. I’ve contributed to developing a teachers’ toolkit for the Tate Britain/British Council and the Oxford DNB, and I continue to blend storytelling with education and social impact in my work.

Alia-Jane Abu Nowar

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Hi, I’m Alia-Jane Abu Nowar—a British-Jordanian film development assistant, script editor and screenwriter, with 20+ years previous experience in arts communication across London, New York, Beirut, Abu Dhabi and Amman. I’ve led editorial and creative teams through the full publication lifecycle, from concept to print and distribution, and I’ve developed marketing copy and content strategies for regional and international brands. I’m deeply committed to cross-cultural exchange in the arts and arts education. I’ve contributed to developing a teachers’ toolkit for the Tate Britain/British Council and the Oxford DNB, and I continue to blend storytelling with education and social impact in my work.…Hi, I’m Alia-Jane Abu Nowar—a British-Jordanian film development assistant, script editor and screenwriter, with 20+ years previous experience in arts communication across London, New York, Beirut, Abu Dhabi and Amman. I’ve led editorial and creative teams through the full publication lifecycle, from concept to print and distribution, and I’ve developed marketing copy and content strategies for regional and international brands. I’m deeply committed to cross-cultural exchange in the arts and arts education. I’ve contributed to developing a teachers’ toolkit for the Tate Britain/British Council and the Oxford DNB, and I continue to blend storytelling with education and social impact in my work.

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Hi, I’m Alia-Jane Abu Nowar—a British-Jordanian film development assistant, script editor and screenwriter, with 20+ years previous experience in arts communication across London, New York, Beirut, Abu Dhabi and Amman. I’ve led editorial and creative teams through the full publication lifecycle, from concept to print and distribution, and I’ve developed marketing copy and content strategies for regional and international brands.

I’m deeply committed to cross-cultural exchange in the arts and arts education. I’ve contributed to developing a teachers’ toolkit for the Tate Britain/British Council and the Oxford DNB, and I continue to blend storytelling with education and social impact in my work.

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Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Arabic

Advanced

Work Experience

Script Editor / Film Development Assistant at Mze Pictures

January 1, 2016 - Present

Development and research support for BAFTA-winning and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter-director-producer; script editing and project development.

Manager and Owner at Weibdeh Art Rooms

September 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018

Managed gallery and studios; coordinated studio rentals, exhibitions and events; facilitated art therapy workshops for Syrian refugees; oversaw marketing and social media.

Dispatches Editor at Alef Magazine, London

April 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008

Spring Issue 2008; sourced arts and culture news and reviews; coordinated contributors across the MENA region.

Senior Copywriter at Advize-Grey advertising agency, Amman

July 1, 2009 - March 1, 2010

Developed marketing copy for multinational and regional brands; collaborated with account managers and designers on campaigns for Orange, Jaguar, Land Rover, Arab Bank, Marriott and Kempinski.

Editor-in-Chief at SKIN: Art, Fashion & Design magazine

September 1, 2005 - October 1, 2006

Led editorial staff across London, New York, Beirut, Abu Dhabi and Amman; produced bi-monthly issues featuring interviews, photojournalism and arts coverage.

Co-editor at UNDP / Jordan National Human Development Report

July 1, 2002 - February 1, 2003

Co-edited Jordan's National Human Development Report; volunteered as part of English language editing and editorial team.

Research Assistant at Tate Britain / British Council – Nahnou-Together

August 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008

Liaised with art educators and galleries in Amman, Damascus and London; formulated content for a teachers’ toolkit promoting cross-cultural exchange in arts education.

Research Assistant at Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

August 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Contributed to the entry on modern British artist Eardley Knollys; contributed research and editorial support.

Co-writer and Script Editor at International Organization for Migration

November 1, 2004 - November 30, 2004

Co-wrote and script-edited communications; produced a five-episode radio series for the Out of Country Voting campaign; collaborated with English, Arabic and Kurdish translators.