Leen Al Hamarneh
Leen Hamarneh is a filmmaker with extensive filmography and experience behind and in front of the camera. She started working in film in 2016 producing local and international commercials, including Mcdonald’s 2018 World Cup campaign, and then switched to the AD department to work on internationally acclaimed films and series such as Netflix Al Rawabi school for Girls, Disney +’s Moon Knight, and notable Jordanian films such as Inshallah Walad, and The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry. Her work as a producer includes director Samer Battikhi’s first documentary, Bread Loaf, which won the production fund from the Royal Film Commission in 2021, and three other projects currently in various stages of development, including Idols in the City—a feature that won four awards at the Amman International Film Festival industry days in 2023. As a passionate artist, Leen believes in the arts as a means of self expression and promotion for the Jordanian and Arab culture to the world.
Local Productions - Jordan
Local Productions is an independent production company founded by sisters Leen and Luma Hamarneh, in 2019 with a clear vision: to become a driving force in the propulsion of Jordanian talents and stories onto the global stage. While their primary focus lies in crafting impactful short films, they extend their reach by actively developing and producing TV series and feature films. Their commitment is rooted in nurturing the rich tapestry of Jordanian narratives and in recognizing the burgeoning potential of their local talents within the global entertainment landscape.
Projects in development
Idols in the City, dir. Karim Ariqat (feature)
Outlaws, (TV series)
Photo, dir. Karim Ariqat (short)
Projects in production / post-production
Aroosa, dir. Omar Alshaeir (short)
Released films
Bread Loaf, dir. Samer Battikhi (documentary short)
Rotterdam Lab participants 2024
See the names of the emerging producers joining us for the Rotterdam Lab 2024.