Egyptian action-comedy ‘Darwish’ to release in cinemas on July 17
The film is a co-production between One to One, Film Clinic, Vox Studios and Film Square.
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The film is a co-production between One to One, Film Clinic, Vox Studios and Film Square.
This year's event is centered around the theme of music, highlighting how sound and storytelling combine to create powerful cinematic experiences.
The film will also be released in theaters across Morocco shortly after its Casablanca premiere.
Set for completion in 2025, the facility will feature two sound stages and a high-tech virtual production unit using Sony’s latest screen technology.
The Saudi pavilion will host a booth for private production and distribution companies to enhance their global visibility and showcase collaboration and investment opportunities.
Bringing together key players from across the media, entertainment and technology ecosystem, the congress will explore the forces reshaping the industry and provide valuable insights into the future of television, ...
The film draws inspiration from actual events in Tunisia, where sub-Saharan migrants faced a wave of hostility in the media and on the streets, resulting in violence, unjust detentions and ...
This year’s winners will be revealed during a ceremony on May 17 in Cannes.
The selection includes three films in Competition, three in Un Certain Regard, one in the Directors’ Fortnight and two documentaries featured in the parallel ACID section.
Through a series of panels, awards and networking events, the ACC will showcase the depth of Arab cinema, delve into major industry developments across the MENA region, and encourage global ...
'The Village Next to Paradise', a Cannes-selected poetic drama by Mo Harawe, centred on a family in a Somali village navigating life between hardship and hope.
Five Saudi documentary highlighting the Kingdom’s heritage will be featured in the programme.
The award recognises influential industry leaders whose contributions have raised the profile of Arab cinema on the global stage.
The docudrama, set in Lebanon, is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
The event will feature a Ramadan Content Corner showcasing seasonal series and specials highlighting the region’s cultural and commercial appeal.
The Arab Cinema Week will open with 'Three', a psychological horror directed by Nayla Al Khaja.
The agreement also emphasises investing in human capital through development, training and knowledge exchange in the field of archiving.
Red Sea Fund to grant two awards of $6662.69 each for Development and Production categories.
The story of 'Mountain Boy' is based on the 2017 children's book 'The Boy Who Knew the Mountains', written by Emirati-Australian author Michele Ziolkowski.
Leading the slate is 'Battle of Yarmouk' (Khalid Ibn Al-Walid), an English-language epic chronicling the life of the legendary Arab commander Khalid Ibn Al-Walid.
The film centres around Aisha, a 26-year-old Somali caregiver living in a Cairo neighbourhood populated by African migrants.
With a diverse lineup spanning intimate stories and political narratives, MAD Solutions continues to champion Arab cinema on the international stage.
It is a part of an effort to strengthen the Kingdom’s position in audiovisual archiving.
'Xoftex' is set in a Greek refugee camp named Xoftex, where Syrian and Palestinian asylum seekers anxiously await news of their refugee status.
According to a January 2025 Statista report, Saudi Arabia leads the MENA media industry, holding a dominant 30% market share.
The screenings will run every Thursday from February 6 to May 22
As the global screen industry evolves, the GCC has a unique opportunity to become a leading film hub. With cutting-edge technology, a young workforce, diverse landscapes, and rich storytelling, the ...
Under the theme ‘Where Stories Come To Life’ the festival featured more than 30 workshops, panels and discussions connecting emerging talents with industry experts.
How do Arabic productions resonate globally while maintaining cultural integrity, and what are the challenges of monetising Arabic content in non-Arab markets? Industry experts got together at the BroadcastPro Summit ...
The launch event in Saudi Arabia offered attendees an immersive photography experience with carefully crafted experiential spaces that showcased each camera's unique capabilities.
The lineup includes Arab and international classics such as 'Al Zawga Al Thania', 'Qasr El Shoq', 'The Godfather 2', 'The Lonely Wife' and 'Disco Africa: A Malagasy Story' among others.
The segments unveils a spectrum of unique cinematic works highlighting creative perspectives from Arab and international talent.
Palestinian films, workshops and panel discussions captivated audiences on the third day of the festival.
The 11th edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth will screen 98 films from 28 countries from October 6 to 12, 2024.
Eighty-nine influential Arab film critics will whet the films to announce the winner at the El Gouna Film Festival.
Set in the early years of Trump's business career, the film centres on the relationship between Trump and Roy Cohn, a New York City prosecutor known for his collaboration with ...
The film centres on Maryam, who devoted 40 years of her life to raising her children and caring for her family.
The Red Sea Film Foundation has teamed up with TIFF’s Conference Centre to host a panel on September 9, exploring the complexities of collaborating with the Arab world and the ...
'Aisha Can't Fly Away' becomes first Egyptian film to win La Biennale di Venezia Prize at Final-Cut in Venice
The docudrama, set in Lebanon, is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Top talents from Casting Night to perform on stage during the Open Mic Night on August 23.
The film’s international sales are handled by MAD World, while its distribution and sales in the Arab-speaking world are handled by MAD Distribution.
The film is a co-production between King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture and Egyptian producer Mohamed Hefzy’s Film Clinic.
Aspiring Arab comedians are invited to perform a skit and receive mentorship from seasoned comedians during Casting Night on August 11.
Imax currently has 10 operational locations in Saudi Arabia, with another 22 slated to open, including those covered by the muvi agreement.
The programme will centre around this year’s theme, “Our Stories, Our Narratives”, which is also reflected in the artwork of this edition.
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.
'Norah' is the first Saudi feature film to be shot at AlUla with an all-Saudi cast and more than 40% Saudi crew.
The participation in the festival aims to cultivate international partnerships and investments in the film industry between the Kingdom and China, fostering cultural exchange between the two countries.
This psychological horror film, directed and produced by Nayla Al Khaja and co-written by Ben Williams, features British actor Jefferson Hall.
The film is produced by Ahmad Al-Khudari and written and directed by Mohammad AlMuhaiteeb.
'Trapped', directed by Manal Khaled, explores the lives of a group of women navigating a patriarchal society.
Last February, the film made history by competing in the National Competition at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.
A series of workshops and panel discussions with filmmakers and industry experts will be held during Red Sea Documentary Film Days.
Egypt’s rich cinematic history, spanning over a century, faces imminent risk from decay. We look at how Egyptian Media Production City is spearheading a groundbreaking restoration project to restore its ...
With over 150 speakers and industry specialists, alongside 450 exhibitors, the event is set to connect media and technology experts from around the globe.
The awards ceremony is organised by the Arab Cinema Centre, with winners chosen by 225 critics from over 70 countries.
The film is supported by the Saudi Film Commission’s Daw Initiative and Neom, which provided incentives and on-the-ground support.
The festival’s programme features 60 screenings and events across four London venues, as well as cinemas in Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Hull, Liverpool, Manchester, Oxford and Plymouth.
The Saudi film funding programme selected four features and 11 short films from 170 submissions over the past year.
