The programme helped the participants at every stage of production, right from scriptwriting and budgeting to direction and even visual character development, including costume design.
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.
Film AlUla's presence at Cannes underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to fostering a vibrant film industry and showcasing the nation's rich cultural heritage on the global stage.
Formichetti will support the first wave of emerging Saudi design talent, as both the film and fashion pathways converge.
The new collaboration underscores Film AlUla's dedication to supporting local creative talent and nurturing the homegrown filmmaking ecosystem.
The deal will see Stampede Ventures bringing ten productions to AlUla over three years at a projected spend of $350m.
The winners, selected from over 85 finalists, will create short films following workshop sessions in AlUla.
The AlUla Creates competition is accepting submissions until August 31, 2023.
Under the filmmaking mentoring programme, Holmes will team up with Film AlUla to identify three emerging female Saudi filmmakers, who she will then mentor throughout the year.
AlUla Creates is currently building the infrastructure and global network of mentorships and other resources to support the next generation of female Saudi storytellers pairing them with accomplished writers, directors ...
