Saudi film ‘My Driver and I’ to debut at Red Sea Int’l Film Festival
'My Driver and I' was supported by the Cairo Film Connection, the UK Global Screen Fund, and the Red Sea Film Foundation.
- Latest
- Trending
'My Driver and I' was supported by the Cairo Film Connection, the UK Global Screen Fund, and the Red Sea Film Foundation.
The Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur Festival serves as a prerequisite qualifier for entries to the Oscars, BAFTAs, and EFAs.
The shorts will be showcased across various categories at the festival, such as Bahraini competition, animated films, and short narratives.
The winning films include 'The Sun Sets on Beirut', 'The Last Winter' and 'Vibrations for Gaza'.
The film will be competing in the 'Meet The Neighbors+' category.
The lineup includes shorts from Sudan, Tunisia, Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Jordan.
Nazih, along with conductor Ahmed Farag, will present music from some of Egypt's most iconic films on October 27.
The success of these films at the Tripoli Film Festival further cements MAD Solutions’ reputation for promoting socially resonant films across the Arab world.
The OSN Original is a fictionalised story of a six-year-old South Asian schoolgirl who falls asleep on a school bus and ultimately dies from heat exhaustion.
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.
'Aisha Can't Fly Away' becomes first Egyptian film to win La Biennale di Venezia Prize at Final-Cut in Venice
The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution in the Arab world, while The Party Film Sales handles worldwide distribution.
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.
As part of the Red Sea Fund, 'Behind the Mountain' won both production and post-production rounds in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution across the Arab World, while Elle Driver (France) handles the international sales.
The film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Written and directed by Firas Khoury, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.
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.
'Xoftex' is set in a Greek refugee camp named Xoftex, where Syrian and Palestinian asylum seekers anxiously await news of their refugee status.
Mohamed Kordofani both wrote and directed the film, which is a collaborative effort among talents from Sudan, Sweden, Germany, Saudi Arabia, France and Egypt.
The Toronto Arab Film Festival began in 2017 to address the absence of Arab films in Toronto's film programming.
The film is produced by Amjad Abu Alala’s Station Films and co-produced by Ali Alarabi, CEO and founder of Ambient Light.
'Xoftex' is set in a Greek refugee camp named Xoftex, where Syrian and Palestinian asylum seekers anxiously await news of their refugee status.
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.
'Diaries From Lebanon' is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
The films will compete for Best Live-Action Short Over 15 Minutes, Best Student International Short, and the Bridging the Borders Jury Award.
These six films highlight MAD Solutions' commitment to showcasing diverse stories from the Arab world at the film festival.
The Toronto Arab Film Festival began in 2017 to address the absence of Arab films in Toronto's film programming.
'Rat Hole' spotlights the ordeal of an underpaid female telemarketer grappling with ethical dilemmas while battling financial challenges.
Written and directed by Firas Khoury, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.
The film received vital support from the Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles, the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, CALQ-Government du Quebec, and CAC when it was still in ...
The film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
MAD Distribution is handling the movie’s sales in the Arab-speaking region.
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.
As part of the Red Sea Fund, 'Behind the Mountain' won both production and post-production rounds in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
Director Amr Salama collaborated with emerging Egyptian rapper Ziad Zaza, marking Zaza’s inaugural venture into the realm of acting.
The awards ceremony is organised by the Arab Cinema Centre, with winners chosen by 225 critics from over 70 countries.
The success of 'Simo' and 'Trinou' at the Imedghassen Film Festival underscores MAD Solutions’ commitment to promoting innovative storytelling and nurturing emerging talent within the film industry.
The OSN Original is a fictionalised story of a six-year-old South Asian schoolgirl who falls asleep on a school bus and ultimately dies from heat exhaustion.
The movie is scheduled to feature in the Directors' Fortnight section of the festival, with three screenings planned.
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
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.
The ACC's programme for this year will include four distinct panel sessions, alongside the traditional beach-side ceremony for the Critics Awards for Arab Films.
For the first time, the festival will also hold events in the new Al-Khobar Cinematheque.
'Ghost Trail' and 'Samia' are being sold by French arthouse production and distribution giant mk2 Films.
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.
Tickets for the screenings are now available for purchase through Hayy Cinema's official website.
The lineup includes 'Killing Bagheera', 'If the Sun Drowned into an Ocean of Clouds', and 'The House is on Fire, Might As Well Get Warm'.
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 screens films made by women or centering women, and tackles issues that particularly affect women, including gender equality, sexual identity and domestic violence.
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 OSN Original is a fictionalised story of a six-year-old South Asian schoolgirl who falls asleep on a school bus and ultimately dies from heat exhaustion.
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.
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.
