CDF concludes Berlinale 2025, showcasing Saudi film industry growth
CDF's participation in Berlinale extends its ongoing efforts to contribute to the sustainable growth of Saudi Arabia's film sector.
CDF's participation in Berlinale extends its ongoing efforts to contribute to the sustainable growth of Saudi Arabia's film sector.
The Iraq International Film Festival for Youth Films serves as a platform for emerging filmmakers, bringing powerful stories to audiences in Baghdad and beyond.
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.
Tarek will replace Egyptian critic Essam Zakaria, who served as the festival's artistic director in its 45th edition.
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 both wrote and directed the film, which is a collaborative effort among talents from Sudan, Sweden, Germany, Saudi Arabia, France and Egypt.
Last year’s theme, “The New Home of Film,” celebrated the festival’s new headquarters Al-Balad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is a part of an effort to strengthen the Kingdom’s position in audiovisual archiving.
The Red Sea Film Foundation will also participate in the Saudi Pavilion at the European Film Market during the film festival.
The participation aims to expand international partnership to strengthen and support Saudi Arabis's film sector.
Helmed by director Raouf El Sayed, the film is penned by Mohamed Galal, with additional script contributions from Karim Youssef.
The film is a joint production between Palestine, Italy and France.
The film received production support from Neom, which provided assistance with crew, location scouting, logistics and on-the-ground production expertise.
Diversity of the films represents emerging and established voices from the Arab world and beyond supported by Doha Film Institute.
'Xoftex' is set in a Greek refugee camp named Xoftex, where Syrian and Palestinian asylum seekers anxiously await news of their refugee status.
In 2025, the programme will include five workshops – the first one exclusively addressed to selected Saudi teams, and the other four to all the selected projects.
MAD World oversees the film’s international sales, while MAD Distribution manages its distribution across the MENA region.
The film was inspired by a 2015 incident in Egypt where a viral video of a dog's brutal killing led to four men being jailed.
The closing date for submissions for the first cycle is February 27, 2025.
Currently in post-production, 'Unidentified' is written and produced by Al Mansour and Brad Niemann.
The screenings will run every Thursday from February 6 to May 22
Binoche had her first major role in André Téchiné's 'Rendez-vous', which premiered in Cannes in 1985.
The film traces Mohamed Abdallah Draz's journey from his modest roots in Mahallat Diyay to his academic endeavors in Paris.
Shawky will oversee the jury while also serving as a judge for the films in the international competition.
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'.
The film is a joint production between Palestine, Italy and France.
DFI has selected 47 projects from 23 countries spanning narrative, documentary and experimental films as well as series.
The annual festival will showcase a lineup of eight feature films and documentaries, alongside 13 short films divided into two programmes.
The film was produced and co-written by Annie Sakkab and Paul Lee in collaboration with B707 Productions.
During the 45th edition of the film festival, the audience watched 195 films in various sections.
It will promote and facilitate cross-border co-productions.
Ahead of its premiere in Cannes 2024, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced to eight years in prison by Iranian authorities.
The film sheds light on an often-overlooked chapter of Sudan’s revolution and serves as a testament to the enduring strength of Sudanese women.
Qatari Film Fund will be accepting short and feature film submissions until February 13, 2025.
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.
The film is co-directed by Palestinian journalist Basel Adra and Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham.
This initiative underscores the Kingdom’s ambition to establish itself as a prominent global cinema hub.
The upcoming edition seeks to offer an enhanced experience for filmmakers, industry professionals, media representatives and audiences.
The films are participating in various categories at the 75th edition of the festival.
As part of the initiative, Riyadh hosted Korean Film Week at Cinehouse from January 19 to 23.
She has served as President of the Festival de Cannes since July 2022.
Under the theme ‘Where Stories Come To Life’ the festival featured more than 30 workshops, panels and discussions connecting emerging talents with industry experts.
After starring a number of Tunisian productions, Hend's breakthrough was through 'Muzakirat Murahiqua' (A Teenager's Diary) that was considered the most controversial film in 2002.
From January 24 to February 2, Cinema Akil will host the 11th edition of the Reel Palestine Film Festival.
The festival is set to take place from January 30 to February 9.
The event, spearheaded by Dubai Culture, seeks to advance the local film industry.
The festival will screen two short films by Emirati director Hussain Alansari, as well as a feature on the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre.
'All That’s Left of You' is a historical drama chronicling the story of one family over three generations and examining the passage of trauma to each.
The film was inspired by a 2015 incident in Egypt where a viral video of a dog's brutal killing led to four men being jailed.
Disney will have the global theatrical rights for the film, while BBC Studios will finance and license the picture for distribution.
The AlUla Studios complex is a full-service facility that includes a 30,000-square-foot soundstage, a backlot, production support buildings, workshops, warehouses, a recording studio, and training and rehearsal spaces.
The collaboration is the first between Yango Play and ThePlanet Studios, and seeks to enrich original Arabic productions while expanding the scope of entertainment tailored to Arab audiences.
The partnership aims to support the sector’s evolution into a creative industries hub, while streamlining project execution and elevating the region’s filmmaking standards.
New partnership will empower Saudi talent and create diverse stories that inspire and resonate with regional audiences.
This agreement is a new step towards placing Egypt at the forefront of global filmmaking destinations and reflects the Egyptian Film Commission’s commitment to supporting the film industry.
The distribution deal includes an extensive catalogue of songs from Animotion's popular children's brands, such as The Fixies, Tina and Tony, Beardy Bodo, and more, along with other kids’ songs catalogues from...
The contract is for the production of a 30-episode TV series titled ‘Al Ashaa Street’.
For the first time, the production of five Jordanian cinematic feature film projects is supported.
The documentary is being produced in collaboration with Nigeria's Magicline Films, with Nile Media Entertainment Group will serve as the documentary's sales agency.
The company signed deals for its leading titles, 'Manayek' , 'The Minister' and 'So Long, Marianne'.