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Siba Younes

Amman, Jordan

Summary

Passionate, detail-oriented filmmaker and actress with over a decade of experience in the film and TV industry. Skilled in both performance and behind-the-camera roles, including production assistance and script supervision. A graduate in Cinema, TV, and Theatre Design from Al-Ahliyya Amman University, with additional training at the Arab Film School in Egypt. Adept at storytelling and screenwriting, with works reflecting a deep connection to themes of cultural identity, societal challenges, and psychological drama.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance - First AD

Go Viral - Doha
Doha
02.2025 - 03.2025

As a first assistant director, I worked on two projects in Doha, Qatar, with Go Viral Solutions.
1. A commercial for Qatari cybersecurity: I helped write the script, create the call sheet, and complete all on-set tasks.


2. A short documentary for the Qatari Criminal Investigation Department about the arrest of a major money laundering operation. Filming took three days, and preparation took five days.

Script Supervisor

Freelance
Amman
10.2024 - 10.2024

I worked on the movie "Chronicles from the Siege," produced by Salah Isaad and directed by Abdullah Al Khatib, during its filming in Jordan.

Producer - Director - Writer

Divine Secret - Short Film
Amman
03.2024 - 05.2024

It was my first short film, and it took about a month to prepare. As a producer, I did the following:

1. I made agreements with several production companies. The lighting was from Beit Al-Shawareb, the set design was from Nasser Al-Zoubi's warehouse, the camera was from Alaa and Ahmed Al-Najjar, the costumes were from Hanadi Khorma, and the actors were from Star Maker Agency, owned by Mohammed and Hala Club. I also had co-producer Faris Halaseh, who helped me with the filming. I filmed at Gardens Hospital and Faris Halaseh's home, made all the agreements with the crew and actors, and prepared all the necessary paperwork for filming.
2. As a writer, I had co-writer Ahmed Dudin, and I consulted with Egyptian writer Mahmoud Ezzat, whose most notable works include Suad and Abu Saddam.

Freelance - Production Assistant

The Imaginarium Films
Amman
10.2022 - 03.2024

I worked on six different projects with them.

- Production Coordinator Assistant: 'All That's Left of You' by Cherien Dabis.

- Production Office Assistant: 'Way Home' (Danish Feature Film) - by: Charlotte Sieling.

- Production Assistant: "SAS Australia" (Reality Show).

- Production Assistant Intern: "Laura H" (Dutch TV Series).

- Script Supervisor Intern: "Rabia" (French Feature Film).

- Production and Script Supervisor Intern: "Hajjan" by Abu Bakr Shawky.

Actress

Freelance
Amman
06.2014 - Current

I have worked on many short films, commercials, theatre, and local drama works since the age of 15, including:

- Aroosa "Short Film" (2023) / Her "Short Film" (2021) / Painless Pain "Short Film" (2021) / Zain Cash "Ad" (2020) / Not my Fault "Short Film" (2019) / Alam Mostamer "Syrian TV Series" (2018) / Malik Ibn Al Raib "Jordanian TV Series" (2017) / Baad Al Nafas Al Akher "Short Film" (2015)

Education

Bachelor of Architecture And Design - Design of Cinema, TV & Theatre

Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Salt - Jordan
09-2024

Skills

  • Scriptwriting
  • Project management
  • Creative direction
  • Casting coordination
  • Active listening
  • Acting
  • Research skills

Labs & Courses

  • Sardiyat Screenwriters Lab (2025): I developed the screenplay for my first feature film, The Last Recording, during this lab, with the Royal Jordanian Film Commission.
  • Volunteer to help coordinate at Al Shams Theatre (2024) during the performances of the training program "Al Shams Academy for Theatre Arts".
  • Documentary Filmmaking Workshop (2022) with filmmaker Widad Shafakoj at RFC - the Royal Jordanian Film Commission. I gained expertise in finding ideas for documentary films, presenting ideas to funders, and I produced a short documentary film, Sewar Al-Salt, during this workshop
  • Scriptwriting Workshop (2022) with the Syrian scriptwriter Ramy Kousa, with Mentor Arabia.
  • Communication Skills Workshop (2022) with Coach Abdullah Abu Karaki, with EFE Jordan.
  • Screenwriting Workshop (2022) with Egyptian Writer Mahmoud Ezzat, Location Cairo, Egypt with Diwan Book Store.
  • Advanced Filmmaking Workshop (2022) with Egyptian Director Sherif El Bendary, Location: Cairo, Egypt with Arab Film School.
  • Filmmaking Diploma (July 2021 - November 2021) Location: Cairo, with Arab Film School.
  • Acting Classes (2018) with the Syrian Acting Coach Wassim Kazak, Location: Damascus, Syria.
  • Preforming Arts Workshop (2014), Location: Amman, Jordan, with National Center for Culture & Arts.

Languages

Arabic
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Turkish
Elementary (A2)
A2
French
Beginner
A1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Freelance - First AD

Go Viral - Doha
02.2025 - 03.2025

Script Supervisor

Freelance
10.2024 - 10.2024

Producer - Director - Writer

Divine Secret - Short Film
03.2024 - 05.2024

Freelance - Production Assistant

The Imaginarium Films
10.2022 - 03.2024

Actress

Freelance
06.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Architecture And Design - Design of Cinema, TV & Theatre

Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Siba Younes