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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.

Netflix and Arab Fund for Arts and Culture launch short film initiative

by Staff Reporter

September 3, 2024

The three-day workshop will be held across Cairo, Dubai and Jeddah, with all participants receiving an opportunity to visit Netflix’s production studios in Europe in early 2025.

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

by Rhea Ramesh

June 25, 2024

The film, produced by Roger Waters, has screened at multiple festivals worldwide.

Red Sea Film Foundation and Effat University to support young female filmmakers

by Staff Reporter

April 29, 2024

This partnership aims to empower women in cinema by supporting 22 film projects by the students of Effat University.

Aswan International Women Film Festival to honour Egyptian director Hala Khalil

by Staff Reporter

March 13, 2024

Khalil's work includes short films, documentaries, TV series, and feature films.

Netflix-AFAC Creative Training Programme empowers emerging female filmmakers

by Staff Reporter

February 27, 2024

Announced in August 2023, the programme welcomed candidates from the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Kuwait.

Lights, camera, empowerment: How Emirati women are rewriting the script in filmmaking

by Mai Youssef

December 14, 2023

Their success sends a powerful message to young Emirati girls: 'Your voice matters. Your stories matter. And you have the power to make a difference'.

Red Sea International Film Festival backs Maiwenn’s period drama ‘Jeanne Du Barry’

Red Sea International Film Festival reveals diverse film selection for third edition

by Staff Reporter

November 6, 2023

The festival, taking place from November 30 to December 9 in Jeddah, has also introduced its theme for this year: "Your Story, Your Festival."

Netflix and AFAC launch training programme for emerging female filmmakers

by Staff Reporter

August 14, 2023

The initiative will select 45 women hailing from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, and Egypt to participate.

Red Sea Fund announces 36 production and post-production grant winners

by Staff Reporter

January 19, 2023

Female filmmakers to receive awards include Saudi Arabia’s Haifaa Al-Mansour, Palestine’s Annemarie Jacir, Tunisia’s Kaouther Ben Hania and Palestinian-American Cherien Dabis.

Netflix shines spotlight on Arab female filmmakers at Red Sea film fest

by Staff Reporter

December 5, 2022

Each filmmaker has a dedicated corner recounting milestones from their careers, their passion for filmmaking, the ups and downs they’ve faced, and advice to young women embarking on careers in ...

Aswan film fest open for submissions

by Staff Reporter

August 19, 2022

The deadline to submit films is November 30, 2022.

Netflix and AFAC offer $250,000 grant to five Arab female filmmakers

by Staff Reporter

April 18, 2022

Five projects have been shortlisted, spearheaded by women from Tunisia, Lebanon and Morocco.

Aswan International Women Film Festival gears up for sixth edition

by Staff Reporter

February 12, 2022

The film festival will honour veteran actress Sawsan Badr and Hibaq Osman for their achievement in the film industry.

Luxor African Film Festival to launch Factory project for female filmmakers

by Staff Reporter

January 24, 2022

The project involves a group of experts from Africa, Europe and the US who will train, mentor and provide psychological support to the chosen directors.

Kalakari Film Festival to promote 500+ female filmmakers

by Staff Reporter

September 3, 2021

The aim is to support Indian female filmmakers in redefining uncaptured cinema to the world.

The Ladima Foundation and DISCOP offer platform for African women filmmakers

by Staff Reporter

April 11, 2018

The inaugural Adiaha Award for African Documentary Filmmakers was presented at ZIFF 2017 to Gambian director Samantha Biffot for the film, The African Who Wanted to ...

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