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OSN ties with MAD Solutions and Red Sea Fund on Ahd Kamel’s ‘My Driver and I’

by Staff Reporter

December 7, 2022

The film will be produced as an OSN Original, demonstrating a growing commitment to investing in local premium talent-led productions.

Film AlUla begins construction on first phase of studio complex

by Staff Reporter

December 5, 2022

The complex will also be near 12 square kilometres of dedicated outdoor shooting locations that showcase the landscape and ancient heritage sites of AlUla.

Lebanese TV presenter Raya Abirached hosts opening ceremony of Red Sea film fest

by Staff Reporter

December 2, 2022

In the first edition of RedSeaIFF, Abirached hosted the closing ceremony.

Rawi Screenwriters Lab wraps up 17th edition

by Staff Reporter

December 1, 2022

In early 2023, Rawi Screenwriters Lab will open applications for the next round.

Red Sea International Film Festival opens film submissions for second edition

Red Sea Souk announces three events for second edition

by Staff Reporter

November 27, 2022

A series of workshops and panels will be held during the Red Sea International Film Festival as part of the Red Sea 360°, Talent Days, and Networking Sessions.

Jordanian film ‘Inshallah a Boy’ wins Final Cut prize at Venice

‘Inshallah A Boy’ wins top prize at Marrakech film fest’s Atlas Workshops

by Staff Reporter

November 23, 2022

The film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Amman International Film Festival announces film line-up for third edition

Jordanian film ‘Daughters of Abdulrahman’ to compete for Joy Awards

by Staff Reporter

November 16, 2022

The Joy Awards, which will take place on January 2, 2023, is organised by MBC Group.

‘The Alleys’ releases in Saudi Arabia and Jordan

Jordanian film ‘The Alleys’ to premiere in Egypt

by Staff Reporter

November 7, 2022

Written and directed by Bassel Ghandour, the film stars Emad Azmi, Baraka Rahmani, Munther Rayahneh, Maisa Abd Elhadi, Nadira Omran, and Nadim Rimawi.

Red Sea International Film Festival to screen 131 films from 61 countries

by Staff Reporter

November 1, 2022

The festival will open with Shekhar Kapur’s romantic comedy ‘What's Love Got to Do With It?’ and conclude with 'Valley Road' by Saudi director Khaled Fahd.

‘Raven Song’ to represent Saudi Arabia at Oscars 2023

by Staff Reporter

October 30, 2022

The film was among the winners of the Saudi Film Commission’s Daw Film Competition to foster new Saudi filmmaking talent.

‘Daughters of Abdulrahman’ premieres in Egypt ahead of its release in cinemas

by Staff Reporter

October 27, 2022

‘Daughters of Abdulrahman’ is the first Jordanian film to be released in Egyptian cinemas commercially.

MBC Group signs deal with two Turkish production houses

by Staff Reporter

October 19, 2022

The partnerships will see Turkish content offered exclusively on MBC channels and Shahid through first-look and volume deal agreements, along with Arabic-language originals produced for the MENA market.

Bassel Ghandour’s ‘The Alleys’ to release in UAE theatres

by Staff Reporter

October 5, 2022

Written and directed by Bassel Ghandour, the film stars Emad Azmi, Baraka Rahmani, Munther Rayahneh, Maisa Abd Elhadi, Nadira Omran, and Nadim Rimawi.

‘Daughters of Abdulrahman’ to screen in Europe as part of film festivals

by Staff Reporter

September 26, 2022

The movie received grants from the Doha Film Institute, Tribeca Film Institute, and the Jordan Film Fund.

Daw winners wrap up production of four feature films in Saudi Arabia

by Staff Reporter

September 7, 2022

Daw Film Competition, an initiative by Saudi Film Commission, aims to support and empower emerging Saudi film talent, and develop the Kingdom’s burgeoning film industry.

Saudi Film Commission participates in panel discussion at Venice film fest

by Staff Reporter

September 6, 2022

The commission discussed the benefits of the Saudi cash rebate programme to international filmmakers and producers.

Iranian actress and Arab filmmaker join Venice film fest as jury member

Saudi Film Commission participates in 79th Venice International Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

September 2, 2022

The commission will showcase the benefits of the Saudi cash rebate programme to international filmmakers and producers.

ACC launches diverse activities at 79th edition of Venice International Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

August 29, 2022

Several films by Arab filmmakers will be screened at the festival of which eight are competing for various awards as well.

‘House of the Dragon’ heads to AlUla for promotional campaign

by Staff Reporter

August 22, 2022

The ten-episode HBO Original drama series will premiere exclusively on OSN+ in the region today.

Italian Embassy in Riyadh to celebrate fifth edition of Fare Cinema at European Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

June 20, 2022

The event will host a screening and two dedicated panels with Italian guests in attendance.

‘The Alleys’ releases in Saudi Arabia and Jordan

by Staff Reporter

June 13, 2022

Written and directed by Bassel Ghandour, the film stars Emad Azmi, Baraka Rahmani, Munther Rayahneh, Maisa Abd Elhadi, Nadira Omran, and Nadim Rimawi.

Saudi Arabia to host first-ever European Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

June 12, 2022

Between June 15 to 22, Riyadh will welcome 14 films from different European countries.

Saudi Arabia and Korea discuss cultural cooperation

by Staff Reporter

June 9, 2022

The meeting also covered cooperation aspects in developing the infrastructure of the film industry in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Film Commission activates 40% cash rebate programme

by Staff Reporter

May 26, 2022

Although previously announced, the programme dubbed Film Saudi is now operational and will help boost film production and grow the creative economy.

KSA’s Ithra promotes local film production and showcases Saudi talent at Cannes

by Staff Reporter

May 22, 2022

Ithra, which is one of the leading supporters of the film industry in Saudi Arabia, is credited with more than 20 films as well as training and other initiatives to ...

Driving good storytelling

by Sarah Nathan

May 9, 2022

Lina Matta has plenty of notches to her belt, from starting as a reporter in her home country, to producing documentaries in the US, to her current role as Director ...

DISCOP’s co-production salon at CABSAT a major draw for Arabic content market

by Vijaya Cherian

May 3, 2022

The DISCOP segment at CABSAT will include a screening room, where some of the pitches will take place.

More than 12m movie tickets sold since cinema ban lifted in KSA: SPA

Saudi Arabia’s cinema sales reach 30.8m tickets in four years

by Staff Reporter

April 19, 2022

Saudi Film Commission has licensed 56 theatres with 518 screens in 20 cities since its launch in April 2018.

MBC Group collaborates with Saudi Arabia’s Radio and Television Corporation

by Staff Reporter

April 19, 2022

The agreement to include additional content on Shahid and live broadcast of the corporation’s channels.

Saudi Film Festival sets March 31 as submission deadline

by Staff Reporter

March 28, 2022

The films will compete in three categories, which includes feature films, short films, and the unexecuted scenario.

Saudi feature film ‘Within Sand’ begins shooting in Neom

by Staff Reporter

March 26, 2022

With filming underway in Badjdah, Neom, 'Within Sand' is set to release in November 2022.

RFC Jordan to organise Saudi Film Days on Feb 28 and March 1

by Staff Reporter

February 23, 2022

On both days, the screening will be followed by a discussion with the directors.

First look images from ‘Kandahar’ shoot in AlUla

by Staff Reporter

February 11, 2022

‘Kandahar’ is financed by Capstone Group and MBC Studios.

Red Sea International Film Festival sets dates for second edition

by Staff Reporter

February 8, 2022

The first edition of the festival featured 138 films and shorts from 67 countries in 34 languages, with female directors representing 38% of the slate.

Saudi Film Festival to host eighth edition from June 2

by Staff Reporter

February 3, 2022

Submissions are now open for the eighth Saudi Film Festival, which will run from June 2 to 9 at Ithra in Dhahran.

New normal inspires fresh storylines and alternative filming strategies

Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning entertainment sector

by Vijaya Cherian

December 27, 2021

Saudi Arabia is teeming with film festivals, live performances, concerts, and film production, among other things.

Saudi Film Commission launches 40% cash rebate incentive

by Staff Reporter

December 14, 2021

A bespoke platform will be launched with the first applications expected to start coming in during Q1 2022.

XP Music Conference kicks off today in Riyadh

by Staff Reporter

December 13, 2021

The conference is on four main pillars, which will operate as building blocks for the development of the music industry in the region.

Vox Cinemas plans to produce 25 Arabic films in five years

by Staff Reporter

December 9, 2021

The initiative aims to foster homegrown talent and showcase untold stories on the big screen.

‘Banat Abdul Rahman’ snags People’s Choice Award at Cairo International Film Festival

by Vijaya Cherian

December 8, 2021

'Banat Abdul Rahman' is the debut feature of Jordanian writer/director Zaid Abu Hamdan and AMN’s first attempt at producing a feature film.

Red Sea Souk to present 23 films in development during four-day event

by Staff Reporter

December 7, 2021

In the Souk area, six exhibitors will offer activities, including MBC, Telfaz11, Nstars, Effat University, SAIP, and MAD Celebrity.

Red Sea Fund selects projects for its first cycle

by Staff Reporter

December 1, 2021

Among the projects receiving funding, 11 are from Africa, 60 are from the Arab world, and 26 are from Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Film Commission announces strategy to develop cinema sector

by Staff Reporter

November 29, 2021

There will also be a new Saudi Film Institute that will focus on film production, professional training in cinematic storytelling, and wider creative and technical skills.

Exploring the content acquisition journey with streamers

by Nishtha Singh

November 25, 2021

Content acquisition experts have a tough job ahead of them, between balancing budgets and securing a continuous stream of content that keeps their subscribers on the platform. At the MENA ...

Saudi Film Commission picks ‘The Tambour of Retribution’ as its official Oscars candidate

by Staff Reporter

November 24, 2021

The feature film has already been shown at a number of festivals and won several awards.

Red Sea Film Festival announces inaugural lineup

by Staff Reporter

November 10, 2021

The festival will open with 'Cyrano' by British director Joe Wright and conclude with 'Bara El Manhag' by Egyptian director Amr Salama.

Film AlUla participates at Venice International Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

September 14, 2021

Production companies filming in AlUla can benefit from competitive rebates and a range of incentives such as free bespoke production support, it was announced at the Venice International Film Festival.

Kaouther Ben Hania directs short film for Miu Miu

by Staff Reporter

September 9, 2021

The filmmaker directed the brand’s 22nd short film titled 'I and the Stupid Boy'.

Great expectations at CABSAT 2021

by Vijaya Cherian

September 6, 2021

Thomas Löffler, Assistant VP of Exhibitions, Dubai World Trade Centre, offers a quick brief on what to expect at the show this year.

Arab Cinema Center participates at Venice Film Festival for sixth year in row

by Staff Reporter

September 6, 2021

Arab Cinema Center has organised a panel discussion titled 'The New Finance of the Arab World' as part of its activities at the film festival.

Saudi film delegation to support Arab cinema in Venice Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

September 5, 2021

The film festival will host a series of events in Venice, including a gala evening designed to celebrate women in cinema and their achievements in the industry.

KSA’s Ithra Film Productions and Mohamed Hefzy join hands on two films

by Staff Reporter

July 12, 2021

The films are part of Ithra’s commitment to nurture and develop talent across the Kingdom’s creative industries.

Red Sea Fund receives additional $4m to support Arab and Saudi filmmakers

by Staff Reporter

July 10, 2021

Three committees of industry professionals have been selected for each section of funding.

Saudi Film Commission exhibits ‘Saudi pavilion’ at Cannes Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

July 8, 2021

The aim of the pavilion is to create a space for dialogue and discussion with film industry leaders from around the world, and to enable Saudi filmmaking companies to meet ...

Film AlUla debuts at Cannes Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

July 7, 2021

KSA’s Film AlUla has also announced new facilitates, which will accommodate 150 film crew and include production offices, recreational facilities and an outdoor cinema.

Box office revenue to hit $1bn by 2024 in MENA: PwC

by Staff Reporter

June 18, 2021

The number of cinema screens in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow to 2,500 screens by 2030 from 300 in 2020.

Saudi Film Commission invites applications for ‘Filmmakers’ programme

by Staff Reporter

June 10, 2021

It aims to discover and develop national talents by organising intensive training programmes and comprehensive workshops.

Saudi-Japanese anime ‘The Journey’ to screen in Saudi Cinemas on June 17

by Staff Reporter

June 8, 2021

The film has received a certificate of release and classification from the General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM).

New film commission to promote KSA’s AlUla county as filming destination

by Staff Reporter

April 10, 2021

AlUla is an area of untouched wilderness and natural beauty that for thousands of years was an important crossroads for ancient civilizations.

Documentary on AlUla to air exclusively on Discovery channel in MENA

by Staff Reporter

March 22, 2021

This documentary unearths previously unknown aspects of the ancient history of Saudi Arabia, as experts uncover traces of a society from more than 7,000 years ago.

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