‘The Man Who Stumbled by His Words’ secures post-production support from Katara Studios
At the Saudi Film Festival, Katara Studios pledges substantial support of $26,663.25 to a Saudi short film.
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At the Saudi Film Festival, Katara Studios pledges substantial support of $26,663.25 to a Saudi short film.
The Saudi film funding programme selected four features and 11 short films from 170 submissions over the past year.
The collaboration aims to build cultural bridges and facilitate knowledge exchange between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The commission aims to highlight a range of perspectives and ideas by facilitating communication between filmmakers and industry experts.
The Red Sea Film Foundation's participation in the 10th edition of the Saudi Film Festival is aimed at connecting with Saudi talent.
For the first time, the festival will also hold events in the new Al-Khobar Cinematheque.
This year the festival honours Saudi actor Abdulmohsen Al-Nemer and Syrian director Mohammad Malas.
The film is scheduled for its initial screening on May 4th, followed by a second showing on May 5th.
Saudi Arabia now boasts 66 cinemas, housing approximately 618 screens and offering a total of 63,373 seats.
The film is based on true events that took place in Aden around 2019.
The aim of the pavilion is to create a space for dialogue and discussion with film industry leaders from around the world.
Directed and written by Salma Murad, the short film stars Naif AlDaferi and Nawwaf AlDaferi.
First time in the festival's history, eight titles will also be available for virtual reality viewing.
Scripts and films nominated for this year's festival will compete for 26 awards.
Scripts and films nominated for this year's festival will compete for 26 awards in four categories.
The films will compete in three categories, which includes feature films, short films, and the unexecuted scenario.
Submissions are now open for the eighth Saudi Film Festival, which will run from June 2 to 9 at Ithra in Dhahran.
The six-day festival was broadcast live on YouTube and offered 24-hour access to 25 films.
The six-day festival, which aims to celebrate Saudi films and filmmakers, will include screenings, discussion panels, symposia and awards.
