Identity and the City

An invitation to express identity through creative technical projects that work towards positive societal change that benefits the Jordanian society

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Identity and the City

The program Identity and the City is a call for identity expression through art projects to create positive social change that benefit the Jordanian Community. Another project of Ma3mal612 , funded by Drosos Organization.

Mission

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Vision

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What

IDENTITY AND THE CITY

Identity and the City seen in the eyes of the Ma3mal 612 thinkers, the participants and beneficiaries of the proram in its pilot phase in 2016-2017.

About The project

Project Summary

Identity and the City

The project Identity and the City: The Creative HUB is a four years project that revolves around informal education focusing on the theme of Identity and the City, combining life skills trainings with activities and a creative HUB apparatus. The project targets young artists, cultural activists, established thinkers and workers/artists as direct beneficiaries, and the community in general as indirect beneficiaries. The project is incubating artists to be at this creative cultural infrastructure, the HUB, with the aim to nurture the growth and development of young artists, from different disciplines and from various categories. The creative HUB will be at the center of the project providing inspiration, support, and the space for every artist and for art works.

The goal of the project is to ensure the advancement of inclusiveness, cohesion, and prosperity in local communities through art programming that provide opportunities for artists and people to come together in creation and celebration of culture, art and productive cultural projects. The Goal of the project is pursued through building the capacity of young artists, and by creating a young engaged artist community where individual artists are enabled to effect social change through creative and innovative art initiatives. 95 young Emerging, Mid-Career and Independent Artists; creating a total of 14 community art projects with varied support and mentoring levels; are the main target group for the project. The age group for the targeted artists is between 20-35 years, and the majority are characterized as less advantage youth representing marginalized communities in the capital Amman and other geographical areas in Jordan. Within the art scene, indirect beneficiary group will consist of established thinkers and workers/ Independent artists from different cities in Jordan. An artist list combining Ma3mal612 database, previous career established contacts and new trending project makers will be utilized for more versatile input.

our work

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Impactful Testimonials

Sara Rishq

Editor , writer & Producer
We acquired a vast amount of knowledge about radio, from the setup and content to audio waves and tools, all of which are essential for creating a radio that people will want to listen to. This knowledge was not just theoretical, but also practical.
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Ali Zai

Audio Engineer and music Producer
As a musician, I am used to working alone in my studio. It was new for me to step outside my comfort zone and work with other artists, and to receive feedback from them. I was skeptical at first, as most artists are, but I realized that the feedback was for my own benefit and that everyone wanted to help each other.
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Mohammad Sari

writer
I am going through a period of professional and personal change, reinventing myself. This workshop came at a time when I needed it most, reaffirming my identity as a writer.
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Lamees

Undergraduate Student in Media Studies
"Participating in the 'CinemaY' workshop for just a few days has enriched my understanding of cinema and filmmaking far beyond what I've gained throughout my college education.
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Hanen khaled

Story writer
The Writing Room workshop taught us many new skills. We learned how to build scenarios based on visual imaginative techniques instead of narratives. This was a completely new approach to writing for us, and we are grateful to the trainers and mentors at Ma3mal 612 for introducing it to us.
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Arwa Isamel

Music Producer and graphic designer
I hope to become a role model in this field, especially for female artists, as there are only a few of us. My experience at Ma3mal’s music residency will hopefully pave the way for such exposure and encourage more females in our community to become music producers.
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Muayyed AL Hilow

Audio Engineer, Song Writer, Singer
The selection criteria of trainees for the radio workshop should be highly acknowledged for Ma3mal 612, each of us complemented each other, level of experience, talent, background, we all noticed how highly that was curated to push us towards teamwork.
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Zain

Undergraduate Student in Radio and Televised Media Studies
CinemaY reignited my initial drive, reminding me of the reason I delved into journalism and media studies - my undying passion and love for cinema.
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Raneem Nizar

Writer
The writing room workshop helped me develop the skills necessary to create a whole series, from character development to plots. I learned how to create well-rounded characters with complex motivations, and how to develop plots that are both engaging and believable. I also learned how to work effectively with other writers, and how to give and receive feedback in a constructive way. All of this was possible thanks to Ma3mal 612
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Mohamad Idressi

a producer, singer, and songwriter
I believe that ma3mal612 is a fantastic place to promote innovation, both for me and the other musicians involved in the project. The space is well-equipped with the tools and equipment we need, and it feels like a safe place to speak our minds, share our artistic innovations, and network. I have enjoyed my experience here immensely.
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Malak

Undergraduate Student in Televised Media Studies
The CinemaY workshop raised many questions and offered numerous answers, especially regarding why I chose cinema. It's my tool for delivering a message, advocating for marginalized causes, and above all, it's my means of self-expression.
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Nabil Hammouri

producer and audio engineer
College doesn't teach you how to set up a radio from start to finish, and I don't think I would have been able to learn it from professionals and practitioners anywhere other than at the Radio workshop at Ma3mal 612
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Luma

Undergraduate Student in Journalism and Media Studies
While my primary focus was to learn video editing, I've ended up acquiring a broad range of skills that will significantly enhance my competitiveness in the labor market.
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Zaid Kreshan

Singer , music producer
I thoroughly enjoyed working at Ma3mal 612. I haven't seen any other place like it in Amman. It doesn't just support art, it gets it.
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Sara Rishq

Editor , writer & Producer
Conducting a recording session in the city streets, learning how to ask questions, and observing the reactions of people of different ages, genders, and backgrounds taught us a lot about our city and community.
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Rakan Zahran

Music Producer
This residency and project was a completely new experience for me and most other people involved. I am used to working alone, with my headphones on and no one hearing what I am doing. Being surrounded by other musicians who can hear what I am doing encourages me to do my best and to communicate with other artists. This has opened up new opportunities for me that would not have been possible anywhere else.
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The Hub facilities

the technical and creative Hub is an accessible and operational intimate set of spaces and rooms that can receive young men and women with different interests

This first space includes a professional hotel kitchen, attached to a reception suite with a spacious living room. The kitchen studio is equipped with a large oven, industrial gas for cooking, a food unit for salads and cold dishes, a large refrigerator for storing food items, as well as a microwave. In the kitchen studio, there is a meeting and dining table used for informal meetings where the hosted group can cook, discuss, share a meal and move around in the reception suite attached to the kitchen. This space has the capacity to host 15-20 people.

This second space consists of a small room equipped with a medium-sized cinema screen, a high-quality Hitachi CP-X705 LCD projector, a seating area for relaxation, and many electrical sockets. This room serves as a safe space for collective creativity and can accommodate 6-8 people.

This third space is an isolated and acoustically treated 4×4 meters studio, ready to host artists and musicians for recording, mixing, and broadcasting. The studio is equipped with an iMac system, Apollo Interface, Adams Speakers, and several Sure microphones.

This fourth area is 5×5 meters comfortable space that is equipped with two editing stations and can cater to 6 working artists. The editing room is equipped with several editing suites including; Adobe, Premiere, Davinci, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro and 3D Max. The montage room is equipped with 2 PC monitors as well as an iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) and a MacBook Pro (M1 Pro 16-inch).

The fifth space is a medium-sized room that provides a quiet and comfortable environment for thinking, creative writing, and typing. The bright room is equipped with a printer, a flipchart as well as all necessary written supplies, and has the capacity to host 8 people.

The sixth space is the biggest area of the Hub (12×6 meters). This space can host all types of performances on its stage (3×4 meters); from theatre plays to film screenings, training and workshops as well as music performances. With its separate entrance, big terrace, and private bathrooms, this space is very convenient to gather and organize meetings, seminars, and events. It is equipped with a Christie LW555 Projector, a Sony Soundsystem, and a basic adjustable lighting system. The multipurpose room is available for rent to the public and provides an independent and well-equipped space with a capacity to host 30-50 people.

activities

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