OSN’s first feature film ‘Yellow Bus’ wins top prize at Joburg Film Festival
The OSN Original is a fictionalised story of a six-year-old South Asian schoolgirl who falls asleep on a school bus and ultimately dies from heat exhaustion.
The OSN Original is a fictionalised story of a six-year-old South Asian schoolgirl who falls asleep on a school bus and ultimately dies from heat exhaustion.
Project talents will undergo intensive mentoring in Doha until March 6, followed by online sessions from March 9 to 11, offering extended training and networking.
Al Khaja directed and produced the film and also co-wrote the drama with Ben Williams
Al Fahad shared her pioneering journey as the first Emirati female film director, navigating challenges from directing commercials to entering cinema and drama.
Fraikin has provided insights into navigating the complexities of the global film industry and the emergence of AD Film Commissions in the UAE.
All programmes will be available for online viewing through the ADtv streaming platform, and specific air times will be revealed closer to the beginning of Ramadan, which is anticipated to...
Under the new legislation, Ghana will extend a 20% tax rebate to key film productions, complemented by various film financing incentives.
During Xposure's Film Stage sessions, three specialized talks led by industry experts are held as part of the International Photography Festival's first-ever dedicated film programme.
The film is a joint production between Lebanon and the UK.
The film is a coproduction of companies from Palestine, France, Germany, Portugal, California and Qatar.
Announced in August 2023, the programme welcomed candidates from the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Kuwait.
The film has also been nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards.
Through these four diverse narratives, MAD Solutions continues its commitment to showcasing compelling storytelling and fostering cultural exchange on the global cinematic stage.
MAD Solutions is handling the film’s distribution.
The initiative seeks to bolster international partnerships with major studios and deliver content that mirrors Saudi culture and values.
DFI has also announced the 40 projects by emerging filmmakers from more than 20 countries, that will participate in the event.
The festival is dedicated to showcasing films advocating for Palestine.
The first film to receive approval for production within the inaugural season of the fund is 'Awlad Rizk 3'.
The event is scheduled to take place at the RedSeaIFF's new headquarters in Al-Balad.
The festival highlighted Abu Dhabi's growing prominence as a global content hub, with substantial support from the Abu Dhabi Film Commission and Creative Lab.
Cinema Akil will be screening a lineup of 10 feature films and five shorts, offering a diverse array of genres including drama, adventure, documentary, and animation.
Written and directed by Tariq Rimawi, the film was produced by StudioNICE Creative, backed by the support of Jordan’s RFC, and received a co-production prize from the Robert Bosch Stiftung...
'Madame Web' is an American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name.
Netflix's commitment to knowledge transfer and talent cultivation in the region underscores its dedication to fostering diverse voices and narratives within the entertainment landscape, offering both emerging and established creators...
The honour comes ahead of her starring role in the prequel 'A Quiet Place: Day One' for Paramount Pictures.
The five filmmakers will participate in panel discussions and masterclasses at the European Film Mart, showcasing their local competition-winning films.
Enyi Omeruah and Stephen Strachan, as producers, will helm the development process at EK 782 Films, while Eno Udo-Affia takes on the task of writing the screenplay.
'Diaries From Lebanon' is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi pavilion aims to inspire global producers to explore the captivating filming locations of Saudi Arabia.
The film was produced in collaboration between Lagoonie Film Production and Rise Studio.
Shot in Turkey, 'Nezouh' was written and directed by Soudade Kaadan.
If the Sun Drowned into an Ocean of Clouds marks the third collaboration between Wissam Charaf and MAD Solutions.
Front Row will co-distribute ‘City of God’ with The Festival Agency, led by Leslie Vuchot who acquired the rights from Wild Bunch.
The movie will hit theaters in the UAE and Lebanon on February 29, 2024.
The adaptation is directed by Iraqi Dubai-based director Yasir Al Yasiri, who also takes a producer credit under his Axx Productions banner.
In addition to the panels, the ACC will reveal a new edition of its Arab Cinema Magazine.
At Qumra 2024, esteemed industry mentors from 41 nations will be on hand to offer valuable feedback through personalised one-on-one sessions and consultations.
The show is helmed by director Hadi al-Bagouri, with executive production handled by Hend Sabry and Amin al-Masry.
The Qumra Masters give a masterclass and then provide one-on-one mentorship to the participants alongside a host of other industry professionals in attendance.
The Academy Award for Achievement in Casting will be introduced to the Oscars beginning with the 98th edition that will honour the films released in 2025.
This year's selection features two films in the Competition section, three in Panorama, one in Encounters, and one in the Generation section.
Backed by the Saudi Film Commission, Neom and Riyadh-based production company AlSarid Films, 'Within Sand' is written and directed by first-time filmmaker Moe Alatawi.
The film festival is scheduled to take place from February 10 to 14, 2024.
Written and directed by Mouloud Aït Liotna, the film features Mehdi Ramdani and Mohamed Lefkir in lead roles.
Written and directed by Omar Hilal, the film marks his cinematic debut and transition from the world of adverts to film.
Samorzik ran the Jerusalem Film Festival for 10 editions, from 2014 to 2023.
The story for Mountain Boy is based on the 2017 children’s book 'The Boy Who Knew the Mountains', written by Emirati-Australian author Michele Ziolkowski.
The film is directed by Amr Gamal, who shares screenwriting credits with Mazen Refaat.
The festival is scheduled to take place from February 15 to 24, 2024.
The jury will screen the competition titles at this year’s Berlinale and select the winners of the 2024 festival, including the Golden Bear for best film.
'My Favourite Cake' received support from the Berlinale’s World Cinema Fund and underwent development, in part, at the 2020 Berlinale co-production market, where it earned the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award.
The actor has appeared in over 80 films in a career spanning more than 30 years.
This psychological horror film, directed and produced by Nayla Al Khaja and co-written by Ben Williams, features British actor Jefferson Hall.
Al-Bakri started out at Jordanian Royal Film Commission in 2007 as a capacity-building manager and rapidly rose to the role of managing director in 2009.
Eiad Saleh has written the screenplay, while Raouf El Sayed has directed the film.
The film is based on true events that took place in Aden around 2019.
Jammal rose to prominence with her breakthrough performance in the 2010 film 'Carlos'.
The film features burgeoning young Jordanian actor Mohamed Nizar, who is represented by MAD Rising Celebrity.
The film has also been nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards.
The screening of 'Gaza Mon Amour' serves as a testament to the film's cultural impact and its ability to shed light on the human experiences in Gaza.