This year, the Families & Children strand has selected three fun and universal films, including the festival’s first musical, 'Sukkar: Sabaabaa W Houboub Al Kharziz'.
The selected projects, vying for the coveted Yusr Awards, include all cinematic forms, from narrative to animation and documentary, featuring films from Asia, Africa, and across the Arab world.
'My Driver and I' was supported by the Cairo Film Connection, the UK Global Screen Fund, and the Red Sea Film Foundation.
The Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur Festival serves as a prerequisite qualifier for entries to the Oscars, BAFTAs, and EFAs.
The 'Arab Spectacular' programme this year is a vibrant showcase of innovative storytelling that reflects both the cultural heritage and contemporary experiences of the region.
The aim of the programme is to develop narrative television formats set in or related to the Middle East, created by native Arabic speakers from the region.
100 Cans, produced by Anasy Media and directed by Mazen Al Khayrat, has won multiple awards at international and local festivals.
The Film AlUla Audience Award and Film AlUla Best Saudi Film Award aim to raise the bar for artistic excellence while fostering a deeper connection between filmmakers and their audiences.
The segments unveils a spectrum of unique cinematic works highlighting creative perspectives from Arab and international talent.
GFF 2024 is showcasing the latest cinematic productions from around the globe, featuring a balanced programme of 83 films from 48 countries, including feature films, documentaries, and short films.
The Festival Favourites programme is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity, showcasing award-winning films from every corner of the world.
CineHouse will screen a curated and regularly updated program of local and international films showcasing indie cinema classics from across the Arab world.
Twelve films have been curated for the 4th edition of the festival’s Short Film Competition, featuring stories from Ethiopia, Kenya, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Mauritius.
Eight distinctive short films were chosen from a pool of over 230 submissions by a panel of industry veterans.
The 6th edition of the programme is open for submissions from aspiring filmmakers across MENA. It enables participants to develop their projects into full feature scripts with the help of ...
The film is set to hold its Arab World premiere at the upcoming 7th El Gouna Film Festival.
The festival's winning films will be available on major streaming platforms through partnerships inked by SIFF.
The fourth edition of the fest has selected 15 short films from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morrocco, Egypt and beyond.
MAD World has released the film’s posters before it heads to BFI London and El Gouna film festivals.
The initiative was discussed at the Busan Asian Contents and Film Market segment held at the ongoing Busan International Film Festival.
The Shorts category of RSIFF showcases inspiring stories from the new wave of young talent and filmmakers rising in the Kingdom.
Officials from the foundation will participate in panel discussions and networking events.
'Take My Breath' originally world premiered at the Warsaw International Film Festival.
Participants will also benefit from a two-week trip to Los Angeles, where they will attend workshops and take part in the Film Independent Forum.
'Mandoob' is co-written and directed by Ali Kalthami, marking his directorial debut.
The success of these films at the Tripoli Film Festival further cements MAD Solutions’ reputation for promoting socially resonant films across the Arab world.
The two top teams will embark on a journey to France for an exclusive artist residency, with their films set to premiere at the fourth edition of Red Sea International ...
The 90-minute feature film was filmed entirely in Siwa and includes a cast of prominent Egyptian stars.
Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The winning teams will be selected by a jury that includes Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek, Saudi star Sara Taibah and French director and screenwriter Claude Mourieras.
The Red Sea Film Foundation has teamed up with TIFF’s Conference Centre to host a panel on September 9, exploring the complexities of collaborating with the Arab world and the ...
'Aisha Can't Fly Away' becomes first Egyptian film to win La Biennale di Venezia Prize at Final-Cut in Venice
The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.
The docudrama, set in Lebanon, is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Red Sea Film Foundation has raft of activities at Venice Film Festival
The film is about the timely portrayal of the Palestinian experience under occupation, centered around a school teacher named Basem.
The selected films will be showcased in prominent sections of the festival, including Orizzonti and Orizzonti Shorts, as well as in the sidebar events such as Critics' Week, Giornate degli ...
The film follows the life of Italian artist and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani and the series of events that changed his life forever
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution in the Arab world, while The Party Film Sales handles worldwide distribution.
The film’s international sales are handled by MAD World, while its distribution and sales in the Arab-speaking world are handled by MAD Distribution.
The film is an international co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia.
The film, developed through the Red Sea Lodge programme in 2021 and also supported by the Red Sea Fund, will have its world premiere in the Orizzonti Extra section.
All selected projects will compete for the Red Sea Souk cash awards provided by the Red Sea Fund and awarded by the Project Market juries.
'Norah', the first Saudi feature film shot entirely in AlUla with an all-Saudi cast and over 40% Saudi crew, is among the films selected to be screened at the festival.
Accreditation for the fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival is open until September 22, 2024.
Recently, Al-Turki stepped down as CEO of Red Sea Film Foundation to focus on personal projects and further his career as an independent film producer and businessman.
In 2019, Hamed served as the head of the Short Film Competition jury at the El Gouna Film Festival.
Local content is booming in the Arab world and the opening up of Saudi Arabia’s media landscape has especially seen an unprecedented rise in creative and local productions. At a ...
The winners of this competition will be announced on September 19, 2024.
Films participating in the event will vie for the Yusr Awards.
As part of the Red Sea Fund, 'Behind the Mountain' won both production and post-production rounds in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
The film, developed through the Red Sea Lodge programme in 2021 and also supported by the Red Sea Fund, will have its world premiere in the Orizzonti Extra section.
Applications are open until August 10 for Saudi women aged 21 and above.
The line-up has been announced for the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival, taking place from August 28 to September 7, 2024.
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution across the Arab World, while Elle Driver (France) handles the international sales.
The winning teams will be selected by a jury that includes Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek, Saudi star Sara Taibah and French director and screenwriter Claude Mourieras.
The work-in-progress copies of the seven selected films will play to producers, buyers, distributors, post-production companies and festival programmers.
Written and directed by Firas Khoury, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.
The AIFF's partners have granted awards, both in-kind and in cash, totaling $200,000 to the winners.
Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
