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.
His films have gained recognition for their focus on the human condition, and portrayals of intimate and challenging stories of internal family conflicts.
The two winning team leaders will earn a residency at a film event in France, with their films being showcased at the RedSeaIFF 2024.
MAD World handles the film’s worldwide sales while MAD Distribution handles the film’s distribution in the Arab-speaking region.
The production received financial backing from the Red Sea Film Fund, Doha Film Institute and Lebanese Film Fund.
The docudrama, set in Lebanon, uses the format of diaries to narrate four tumultuous years in a nation struggling to break free from its own chains.
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.
'Norah' is the first Saudi feature film to be shot at AlUla with an all-Saudi cast and more than 40% Saudi crew.
The films will compete for Best Live-Action Short Over 15 Minutes, Best Student International Short, and the Bridging the Borders Jury Award.
The academic institute has collaborated with Garage Studio and partners in the emirate to ensure a well-rounded start to the curriculum.
The participation in the festival aims to cultivate international partnerships and investments in the film industry between the Kingdom and China, fostering cultural exchange between the two countries.
The Toronto Arab Film Festival began in 2017 to address the absence of Arab films in Toronto's film programming.
The challenge will conclude with the screening of the films in September 2024, followed by the selection and awarding of the two winning teams.
Written and directed by Firas Khoury, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.
Former Red Sea Film Foundation board member Mohammed Asseri will serve as the foundation’s acting CEO in the interim.
The film made history as the first Saudi feature ever to be screened in Cannes’ Official Selection.
The film is helmed by Muayad Alayan and co-written with Rami Alayan.
MAD Distribution’s acquisition spree underscores its commitment to bringing a rich variety of films to audiences in the Arab world, enhancing the region's cinematic landscape.
An adaptation of the late Egyptian writer Ihssan Abdoulkoudos’s novel of the same name, this film examines the life of a man torn between three women.
The submission is open to films and projects directed by individuals of Saudi, Arab, African, or Asian nationality or origin.
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As part of the Red Sea Fund, 'Behind the Mountain' won both production and post-production rounds in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
‘Les Chenilles’, a short film by Michelle and Noël Keserwany, recently premiered in the Arab world at the El Gouna Film Festival, where it was named Best Arab Short Film. ...
The film was supported by the Red Sea Fund and shot entirely in AlUla, northwest Saudi Arabia, featuring an all-Saudi cast and a 40% Saudi crew.
On May 23, 'Norah' will screen at Cannes, the first Saudi film ever selected in the festival's 77-year history, shot entirely in AlUla with a local cast.
CineMAS 2024 features a retrospective of a film series curated by artist Lawrence Abu Hamdan.
The Women in Cinema gala highlighted the contributions of these female talents, showcasing their significant impact on the film industry across various regions.
The film is supported by the Saudi Film Commission’s Daw Initiative and Neom, which provided incentives and on-the-ground support.
The lineup includes 'Zoo', 'Mar Mama', 'By The Sea' and among others.
The film was supported by CNC, Corsica Region, Doha Film Institute, Red Sea Fund, Italy’s Ministry of Culture, Fonds Image de la Francophonie and MEDI
The selection acknowledges a diverse array of projects from both Arab and international talent, including established auteurs and emerging creatives who have received support from the Institute.
MAD World will be spearheaded by MAD Solutions co-founders Alaa Karkouti and Maher Diab, as well as third Managing Partner, Colin Brown, who will all assume Co-President titles.
Submissions must be made by August 22, 2024, while the early bird submission period ends on July 5.
The Red Sea Film Foundation's participation in the 10th edition of the Saudi Film Festival is aimed at connecting with Saudi talent.
The film festival will take place from September 19 to 25, 2024.
This partnership aims to empower women in cinema by supporting 22 film projects by the students of Effat University.
The Marché du Film will host film commission representatives worldwide to discuss location selection and scouting for productions.
Saudi Arabia now boasts 66 cinemas, housing approximately 618 screens and offering a total of 63,373 seats.
The film was supported by CNC, Corsica Region, Doha Film Institute, Red Sea Fund, Italy’s Ministry of Culture, Fonds Image de la Francophonie and MEDIA.
'The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry' was Alrjoob's thesis film at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne.
Helmed by Muayad Alayan and co-written with Rami Alayan, the film will be distributed in the Arab world by MAD Solutions.
The film premiered locally at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah last December.
The film is an international co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia.
The film is helmed by Muayad Alayan and co-written with Rami Alayan.
The film is based on true events that took place in Aden around 2019.
The festival will be held over five days, from April 14 to 18, 2024.
Vicente will remain an advisor to Sundance through the end of June.
The film was supported by CNC, Corsica Region, Doha Film Institute, Red Sea Fund, Italy’s Ministry of Culture, Fonds Image de la Francophonie and MEDIA.
The film is helmed by Muayad Alayan and co-written with Rami Alayan.
The film is a joint production between Lebanon and the UK.
The film has also been nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards.
Through these four diverse narratives, MAD Solutions continues its commitment to showcasing compelling storytelling and fostering cultural exchange on the global cinematic stage.
The initiative seeks to bolster international partnerships with major studios and deliver content that mirrors Saudi culture and values.
The event is scheduled to take place at the RedSeaIFF's new headquarters in Al-Balad.
Written and directed by Tariq Rimawi, the film was produced by StudioNICE Creative, backed by the support of Jordan’s RFC, and received a co-production prize from the Robert Bosch Stiftung ...
The honour comes ahead of her starring role in the prequel 'A Quiet Place: Day One' for Paramount Pictures.
'Diaries From Lebanon' is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi pavilion aims to inspire global producers to explore the captivating filming locations of Saudi Arabia.
The film was produced in collaboration between Lagoonie Film Production and Rise Studio.
The adaptation is directed by Iraqi Dubai-based director Yasir Al Yasiri, who also takes a producer credit under his Axx Productions banner.
