The Fund provides support for developing projects from the Arab and African region – whether they are features, short films or series.
The Red Sea Fund has announced the submission process for its fourth edition, opening the third cycle for the year 2024. This cycle is dedicated to film projects in development and will accept submissions until June 30, 2024, specifically for films ready to go into production.
The Fund is accepting submissions from directors of Arab nationality/origin and African nationality. Eligible projects include feature-length narrative, documentary, and animation films of 60 minutes or more. Additionally, short films—whether fiction, documentary, or animation—of no more than 59 minutes, will be accepted exclusively for projects by Saudi directors.
Only completed online applications, adhering to the instructions listed in the online application form and including all required documents, will be reviewed and considered. Incomplete applications will not be taken into account.
Approximately eight weeks after the closing date, applicants will be informed in writing of the Red Sea Fund Committee’s decision. Selected projects will receive letters detailing the amount of financial support offered, the way forward, and a request for the authorised person to confirm acceptance or decline the funding within a specified number of days.
All submitted projects, whether selected or not by the Red Sea Fund, will automatically be considered for potential participation in the Red Sea Souk Project Market during the festival. Applicants acknowledge and accept that their projects will be reviewed by the Festival’s selection committee and may be chosen for presentation at the Red Sea Souk Project Market.
