MAD Solutions’ films bag top honours at Toronto Arab Film Festival
The Toronto Arab Film Festival began in 2017 to address the absence of Arab films in Toronto's film programming.
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The Toronto Arab Film Festival began in 2017 to address the absence of Arab films in Toronto's film programming.
The films were produced under the Ministry of Media’s Saudi Konoz initiative, which highlights the nation’s hidden treasures, significant events and cultural heritage.
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The awards ceremony is organised by the Arab Cinema Centre, with winners chosen by 225 critics from over 70 countries.
The ACC's programme for this year will include four distinct panel sessions, alongside the traditional beach-side ceremony for the Critics Awards for Arab Films.
The film is a co-production between Ithra and Film Clinic.
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The film is helmed by Muayad Alayan and co-written with Rami Alayan.
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CINETomorrow is a platform for filmmakers, visionaries, and industry experts keen on exploring the future landscape of the cinematic experience.
The Saudi pavilion aims to inspire global producers to explore the captivating filming locations of Saudi Arabia.
In addition to the panels, the ACC will reveal a new edition of its Arab Cinema Magazine.
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.
Through this event, the authority aims to open new horizons for filmmakers, providing a platform to showcase their works and diverse stories to the audience.
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The film is an international co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia.
As these two short films take center stage, MAD Solutions continues to affirm its commitment to bringing impactful stories to global audiences.
AMT has undergone regional expansion in recent years, establishing an official branch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and a service center in Cairo, Egypt.
It aims to highlight the skills and talents of students, offering them a platform for receiving constructive feedback and gaining recognition within the larger cinematic community.
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'Nezouh', 'Sukoon', 'Silkworm' and 'Titina' claim top awards; all festival proceeds donated to Palestine relief fund.
Events included the screening of 'Nezouh' and discussions featuring Egyptian artist Laila Elwi and Egyptian screenwriter Medhat El-Adl.
All the proceeds from the event will be donated for supporting children in war-torn Palestine.
The two-day fest will focus on global water challenges with a series of film screenings and panel discussions.
Helmed by Muayad Alayan and co-written with Rami Alayan, the film will be distributed in the Arab world by MAD Solutions.
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The workshops will cover a diverse array of subjects, spanning camera operation, lens selection, lighting techniques, grip essentials, colour grading, digital exposure, and much more.
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The contents of the pavilion include a cinematic exhibition highlighting prominent Saudi films that have earned international awards or impressive box office returns.
As part of Venice Production Bridge, ACC will host panel discussions and meetings featuring film professionals from around the Arab world.
A world premiere of the film will take place as part of the Discovery Programme, which focuses on emerging filmmakers.
The movies are available for streaming with subtitles in both Arabic and English.
The open call closes on August 4, 2023, and a panel of Arab filmmakers will select the final projects to receive funding.
This year’s edition of the awards focused on Arab-language films that premiered on the festival circuit outside of the Arab world in 2022.
The Arab Cinema Magazine is available on the Cannes' Marche du Film website.
The winners will be announced during the upcoming edition of Cannes Film Festival.
First time in the festival's history, eight titles will also be available for virtual reality viewing.
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution across the Arab World, while Elle Driver (France) handles the international sales.
Scripts and films nominated for this year's festival will compete for 26 awards.
The ACC will also be launching the 18th issue of its Arab Cinema Magazine during the activities of the Berlinale.
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Maysoon Pachachi wrote the film in collaboration with Baghdad-based author Irada Al-Jubori.
Scripts and films nominated for this year's festival will compete for 26 awards in four categories.
MAD Solutions is managing the film's distribution across the Arab world.
A total of $830,000 in cash prizes and $126,000 in-kind prizes were awarded to Saudi, Arab and African projects in the development and work-in-progress stages.
The fourth edition of the Cairo Shorts Film Festival will be held from December 17 to 22.
The film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Suzannah Mirghani’s 'Cotton Queen' and Mahdi El-Tayeb’s 'Lamp in the Dark' each took home the biggest prize from MAD Solutions which offers a minimum of $50,000 for distribution in the Arab world.
