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Short film ‘Community Service’ to world premiere at Saudi Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

April 17, 2025

Produced in tandem with Fawaz Gadri and Salem Shabl of Mazallah Studios, this short film stars Zara Al Balushi alongside Yasser Al Harbi.

Saudi Film Festival returns for 11th edition with lineup of 68 films

by Staff Reporter

April 16, 2025

Saudi director and producer Osama Al Khurayji’s debut feature 'Siwar' has been chosen to open the Saudi Film Festival.

Emirati film ‘Mountain Boy’ to hit UAE and GCC cinemas on April 17

by Staff Reporter

April 16, 2025

The story of 'Mountain Boy' is based on the 2017 children's book 'The Boy Who Knew the Mountains', written by Emirati-Australian author Michele Ziolkowski.

Malmö Arab Film Festival to honour Egyptian comedy star Ahmed Helmy

by Staff Reporter

April 15, 2025

The actor started his TV career in 1993 before he landed a role in 1998 film 'Aboud Ala El Hedoud'.

Cairo International Film Festival renews partnership with Sofitel El Gezirah

by Staff Reporter

April 15, 2025

The 45th CIFF will showcase a selection of films from around the globe and feature a series of film workshops and seminars.

Amman International Film Festival launches platform for web series

by Staff Reporter

April 14, 2025

Web series produced in 2024 or 2025 are now eligible for submission, provided they include at least three episodes, each with a duration of 3 to 10 minutes.

‘Thank You for Banking With Us!’ to world premiere at BFI London Film Festival

Palestinian film ‘Thank You for Banking With Us!’ now screening at Hayy Jameel Cinema

by Staff Reporter

April 13, 2025

The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.

Egypt’s Media Production City and Moskino sign cooperation pact

Abu Dhabi hosts I-Film Festival featuring TV BRICS documentaries

by Staff Reporter

April 12, 2025

The event will feature two documentary projects produced by TV BRICS: 'Uralian Anomaly' and 'Partitura. Young Music of Russia'.

Red Sea Fund opens second cycle of 2025 for production support

by Staff Reporter

April 11, 2025

Filmmakers from Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Africa and Asia can apply through the website before the April 21 deadline.

Egypt returns to Cannes’ Un Certain Regard after nine years with ‘Aisha Can’t Fly Away’

by Staff Reporter

April 11, 2025

The film centres around Aisha, a 26-year-old Somali caregiver living in a Cairo neighbourhood populated by African migrants.

Mostafa El Kashef wins award at Diagonale for ‘The Village Next to Paradise’

by Staff Reporter

April 9, 2025

'The Village Next to Paradise' is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Mo Harawe in his feature-length debut.

MAD Solutions to showcase eight films at 15th Malmö Arab Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

April 7, 2025

With a diverse lineup spanning intimate stories and political narratives, MAD Solutions continues to champion Arab cinema on the international stage.

Qumra 2025 screens six films supported by Doha Film Institute

by Staff Reporter

April 6, 2025

The selection includes narratives and documentaries from emerging and established filmmakers supported by DFI.

Global film industry to converge in Qatar at Qumra 2023

Qumra 2025 opens with record global participation

by Staff Reporter

April 5, 2025

Qumra 2025 has welcomed accomplished industry professionals from 50 nations to provide constructive feedback during one-on-one sessions and specially curated industry consultations

RFC – Jordan opens applications for second edition of Arab Producers Lab

by Staff Reporter

April 4, 2025

The Lab will be held in Jordan in September 2025. Exact dates will be announced later.

Egyptian thriller ‘The Settlement’ competes at FESCAAL in Italy

Egyptian thriller ‘The Settlement’ nabs award at MiWorld Young Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

April 2, 2025

The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.

El Gouna Film Festival opens submissions for eighth edition

by Staff Reporter

April 1, 2025

Participating films will compete for the El Gouna Star awards, with a total of $234,000 in cash prizes distributed across the different competition.

Palestinian documentary ‘No Other Land’ wins at Independent Spirit Awards

Palestinian documentary ‘No Other Land’ to stream in MENA from April 1

by Staff Reporter

March 28, 2025

This film by a Palestinian-Israeli collective of four young activists has been made as an act of creative resistance on the path to greater justice.

Egyptian thriller ‘The Settlement’ to compete at Bolzano Film Festival Bozen

by Staff Reporter

March 28, 2025

The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.

Palestinian film ‘Passing Dreams’ to open 15th Malmö Arab Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

March 28, 2025

The film tells the story of 12-year-old Sami, who embarks on a journey with his uncle and cousin to search for his beloved pet pigeon after it escapes from their...

‘Têtes brûlées’ continues festival run after Berlinale debut

by Staff Reporter

March 27, 2025

MAD World oversees the film’s international sales, while MAD Distribution manages its distribution across the MENA region.

Arab film ‘Yunan’ competes for Golden Bear at 75th Berlin Film Festival

Hong Kong Int’l Film Festival to screen Red Sea Foundation-supported films

by Staff Reporter

March 26, 2025

Red Sea Film Foundation-backed films 'Yunan', 'To a Land Unknown', 'To Kill a Mongolian Horse' and 'Yalla Parkour' are set to be showcased.

Egyptian family documentary ’50 Meters’ premieres at CPH:DOX

by Staff Reporter

March 25, 2025

The Egypt-Denmark-Saudi co-production is produced by Ahmed Amer of Cairo-based A.A. Films and Patricia Drati of Copenhagen-based Good Company Pictures.

Paramount Hotel Dubai champions next-gen filmmakers at Black Sheep Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

March 24, 2025

With 410 attendees, panel discussions and industry leaders in the room, the event was a celebration of creativity, networking and dreams, aligning with the hotel’s We Create Drama vision.

Palestinian film ‘Thank You for Banking With Us!’ screens in Sweden

by Staff Reporter

March 24, 2025

The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.

DFI’s Qumra 2025 selects 49 projects from 20+ countries

by Staff Reporter

March 22, 2025

The diverse selection includes feature narratives, documentaries, shorts and series in various stages of production.

Manga Productions and Sela forge strategic partnership

by Staff Reporter

March 20, 2025

This year, Manga Productions announced its official sponsorship of Anime Japan 2025.

Canon Middle East expands partnership with Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja

by Staff Reporter

March 19, 2025

Al Khaja will work with the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, a camera that offers significant advantages for independent filmmaking through its combination of compact size and performance.

Egyptian film ‘Abu Judy’ wins award at Zawya Short Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

March 19, 2025

MAD World oversees global sales, while MAD Distribution manages the film’s distribution in the Arab world.

Ameer Fakher Eldin’s ‘Yunan’ to screen at 34th FESCAAAL in Itlay

by Staff Reporter

March 18, 2025

The film was developed in December 2021 as a part of a trilogy of Ameer Fakher Eldin's first 2021 film, 'The Stranger' with working title as 'Nothing of Nothing Remains'.

Abu Dhabi’s CMA announces film and TV financing company registration

by Staff Reporter

March 18, 2025

Sherborne Media, a global financing partner for film production, is now registered in Abu Dhabi as Sherborne Media FZ LLC and offers financial support options to producers looking to create...

Egyptian thriller ‘The Settlement’ competes at FESCAAL in Italy

by Staff Reporter

March 18, 2025

The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.

Hong Kong Film Festival returns for fourth edition at Cinema Akil

by Staff Reporter

March 18, 2025

The Asian Film Awards Academy will present selected films from March 22 to 28, featuring a mix of romantic fantasy, classic cinema and action films.

Red Sea Labs opens applications for third edition of SeriesLab programme

by Staff Reporter

March 17, 2025

SeriesLab includes an exclusive trip to Los Angeles for training sessions and the Film Independent Forum.

Kaleem Aftab exits Red Sea International Film Festival after four years

by Staff Reporter

March 15, 2025

The film writer, critic and programmer has been involved in the festival's programming team since its launch in 2021.

Front Row acquires MENA rights for documentary ‘No Other Land’

by Staff Reporter

March 14, 2025

This film by a Palestinian-Israeli collective of four young activists has been made as an act of creative resistance on the path to greater justice.

Red Sea Fund 2024 invites applications for production cycle

Red Sea Fund partners with Effat University to empower female filmmakers

by Staff Reporter

March 11, 2025

In this new series, the foundation will spotlight some of the filmmakers who were part of this programme.

Qumra 2024 welcomes 200+ film auteurs and global industry experts

Doha Film Institute unveils Qumra Masters for 2025 industry event

by Staff Reporter

March 10, 2025

Qumra will run as an in-person event from April 4 to 9 in Doha, and continue online from April 12 to 14.

Palestinian sci-fi documentary ‘LYD’ to debut at Cinema Akil

Palestinian documentary ‘LYD’ to screen in Berlin

by Staff Reporter

March 10, 2025

The documentary follows the rise and fall of Lyd, a 5,000-year-old metropolis that was once a bustling Palestinian town until it was conquered by the State of Israel, which was...

Hend Bakr’s documentary on Mohamed Hafez Ragab to screen at Cinema Akil

by Staff Reporter

March 8, 2025

The documentary sheds light on Mohamed Hafez Ragab, a reclusive Egyptian literary figure who withdrew from public life for nearly three decades.

Yemeni film ‘The Burdened’ to hold Arab world premiere at Baghdad Film Festival

Saudi Arabia’s Cinema Club to screen ‘The Burdened’ and ‘Samia’

by Staff Reporter

March 5, 2025

The films will be shown at the Culture and Arts Society in Al-Ahsa.

‘No Other Land’ wins Best Documentary at 97th Academy Awards

by Staff Reporter

March 3, 2025

This film by a Palestinian-Israeli collective of four young activists has been made as an act of creative resistance on the path to greater justice.

‘The Woodman’ gets its first Iraqi screening at French Institute

Iraqi film ‘The Woodman’ joins I’m Migrant Film Festival in London

by Staff Reporter

February 27, 2025

The film received post-production funding from the Cairo Film Connection and the Doha Film Fund.

Dubai Studios and Emirati filmmaker Ali Mostafa announce sequel to ‘City of Life’

by Staff Reporter

February 27, 2025

'City of Life Continuum' boasts an international ensemble cast, featuring top talents from the UAE, Hollywood, Bollywood and the Arab world.

Red Sea Film Foundation-supported films shine at 75th Berlinale

by Staff Reporter

February 27, 2025

The recognition of these films highlights the Red Sea Film Foundation’s ongoing dedication to supporting unique voices through the Red Sea Fund.

Dubai Films and Games Commission hosts media retreat to shape film industry roadmap

by Staff Reporter

February 25, 2025

Discussions centred on talent development, infrastructure expansion, regulatory frameworks and increasing Dubai’s visibility as a preferred filming destination.

Saudi Film Commission and Korean Film Council strengthen film industry ties

by Staff Reporter

February 25, 2025

The agreement includes training programmes, workshops, master classes and mentorship opportunities led by industry experts.

Filmmakers explore impact of documentaries as agents of change at Xposure

by Staff Reporter

February 24, 2025

The international panelists share their journeys navigating the intersection of storytelling, ethics, and impact, with the documentary genre blending emotion, urgency and responsibility.

Palestinian documentary ‘No Other Land’ wins at Independent Spirit Awards

by Staff Reporter

February 24, 2025

This film by a Palestinian-Israeli collective of four young activists has been made as an act of creative resistance on the path to greater justice.

Filmmakers highlight power of collaboration at Xposure 2025 panel

by Staff Reporter

February 24, 2025

At the International Photography Festival in Sharjah, they discussed their experiences in screenplay interpretation, guiding actors and creative collaboration.

CDF concludes Berlinale 2025, showcasing Saudi film industry growth

by Staff Reporter

February 21, 2025

CDF's participation in Berlinale extends its ongoing efforts to contribute to the sustainable growth of Saudi Arabia's film sector.

MAD Solutions brings 19 short films to Iraq International Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

February 20, 2025

The Iraq International Film Festival for Youth Films serves as a platform for emerging filmmakers, bringing powerful stories to audiences in Baghdad and beyond.

FAME Shorts Film Festival opens submissions for 2025 edition

by Staff Reporter

February 20, 2025

The FAME Shorts Film Festival champions diverse African content with a spotlight on films that highlight environmental concerns and the evolving relationship between Africans and their land.

CIFF 2024 to host specialised workshops to support filmmakers

Cairo International Film Festival appoints new artistic director

by Staff Reporter

February 18, 2025

Tarek will replace Egyptian critic Essam Zakaria, who served as the festival's artistic director in its 45th edition.

Saudi Film Commission to host workshop for film production managers

by Staff Reporter

February 18, 2025

Applicants should possess prior experience in production roles—such as producer, production manager, or involvement in short film projects—to fully benefit from the training.

Mohamed Kordofani drops first trailer of ‘Goodbye Julia’

London’s I’m Migrant Film Festival to screen Sudanese film ‘Goodbye Julia’

by Staff Reporter

February 18, 2025

Mohamed Kordofani both wrote and directed the film, which is a collaborative effort among talents from Sudan, Sweden, Germany, Saudi Arabia, France and Egypt.