Jordan Seeks Deeper Film Industry Ties With China at Shanghai Film Festival
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Ed Meza
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Summary
Jordan's Royal Film Commission is participating in the Shanghai Film Festival to showcase two Jordanian films ('Boomah' and 'Sink') for the first time at the event. The country is seeking to expand collaboration with China and other global partners in the film sector, capitalizing on Asia's growing dominance in the global box office and the declining influence of Hollywood in international markets.
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· 3 pulledJordan's Royal Film Commission (RFC) will be on hand to support Zaid Abu Hamdan's gritty crime thriller 'Boomah'
With Asia now leading the global box office and Hollywood losing ground to local films from around the world, it looks like an opportune time for Jordan to boost its homegrown industry and branch out internationally.
While celebrating the Shanghai screenings 'Boomah' and 'Sink,' the Royal Film Commission is looking to deepen cooperation in China's film sector.
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