Amman International Film Festival unveils jury lineup for sixth edition
This year, AIFF has added the Black Iris Award for Best Non-Arab Film to its lineup of honours.
This year, AIFF has added the Black Iris Award for Best Non-Arab Film to its lineup of honours.
Doha Film Festival to have four competition strands with total of over USD 300,000 in prize money to reward artistic excellence.
The film is made in association with Missing Piece Films, Working Barn Productions, Maiden Voyage Pictures and Spark Features.
'It Was Just An Accident' is Iranian auteur Panahi’s first film since his release from prison in Iran in February 2023 after seven months’ incarceration.
The political thriller follows a former prisoner who abducts the man he believes was his torturer, sparking a tense moral struggle among fellow dissidents over whether to seek vengeance or ...
The film is an international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany, Portugal, Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The film is being sold internationally by Films Boutique, with UTA handling North American rights.
By joining forces, the two entities plan to create new avenues for funding, development, production, and distribution of Iraqi stories.
The film, directed by Laila Abbas, is an incisive portrayal of two sisters navigating the complexities of patriarchal laws and the broader political tensions of the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
During the event, CDF announced a significant expansion of its role in supporting film projects, introducing a comprehensive financial excellence framework.
The masterclass will be conducted in Persian with simultaneous English translation.
Halligan succeeds critic Kaleem Aftab, who stepped down in March after serving as the Red Sea Festival’s Director of International Programming for four years.
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.
Announced during the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, the award category will recognise the intersection of creativity, tech and business.
Asharq Documentary unveils a star-studded lineup of critically acclaimed documentaries — streaming for the first time with Arabic subtitles, on Asharq NOW.
Productions that spend over $10m and incorporate elements of Jordanian culture are eligible for the full 45% rebate.
The film is an international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany, Portugal, Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Baltyuor was the first head of Ithra Cinema and the first CEO of the Saudi Film Council.
The Saudi pavilion will host a booth for private production and distribution companies to enhance their global visibility and showcase collaboration and investment opportunities.
Tunisian film 'Promised Sky', supported by Red Sea Film Foundation, has been selected to open this year’s Un Certain Regard section at the 78th Festival de Cannes.
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 ...
Throughout the festival, the Egyptian Pavilion will host a series of insightful panel discussions, addressing key aspects of filmmaking and industry trends.
The new facility will house MBC offices, advanced filming studios and an immersive visitor experience centre.
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 ...
Previously, the film was chosen to take part in the Cairo Film Connection during the 45th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival.
'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.
The award recognises influential industry leaders whose contributions have raised the profile of Arab cinema on the global stage.
'Norah' is the first Saudi feature film to be shot at AlUla with an all-Saudi cast and more than 40% Saudi crew.
'The Village Next to Paradise' is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Mo Harawe in his feature-length debut.
The pavilion will serve as a hub for industry professionals, hosting curated panel discussions, high-level networking sessions and a range of cinematic activations.
The Arab Cinema Week will open with 'Three', a psychological horror directed by Nayla Al Khaja.
The film centres around Aisha, a 26-year-old Somali caregiver living in a Cairo neighbourhood populated by African migrants.
'The Village Next to Paradise' is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Mo Harawe in his feature-length debut.
Qumra 2025 has welcomed accomplished industry professionals from 50 nations to provide constructive feedback during one-on-one sessions and specially curated industry consultations
Mohamed Kordofani both wrote and directed the film, which is a collaborative effort among talents from Sudan, Sweden, Germany, Saudi Arabia, France and Egypt.
Filmmakers will present their projects to leading industry professionals, competing for a $10474 prize and post-production assistance.
Binoche had her first major role in André Téchiné's 'Rendez-vous', which premiered in Cannes in 1985.
Shawky will oversee the jury while also serving as a judge for the films in the international competition.
Ahead of its premiere in Cannes 2024, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced to eight years in prison by Iranian authorities.
She has served as President of the Festival de Cannes since July 2022.
After starring a number of Tunisian productions, Hend's breakthrough was through 'Muzakirat Murahiqua' (A Teenager's Diary) that was considered the most controversial film in 2002.
The AlUla Studios complex is a full-service facility that includes a 30,000-square-foot soundstage, a backlot, production support buildings, workshops, warehouses, a recording studio, and training and rehearsal spaces.
The festival seeks to bridge the gap between Kurdish directors and those from around the world, facilitating cultural exchanges.
Joining this year's stellar International Spectacular line-up is Lumière: Le Cinema by Thierry Frémaux, Director of the Lumière Institute in Lyon and General Delegate of the Festival de Cannes.
The Arab Co-Production Salon was established to connect high-level media professionals, producers, and investors in film and TV Content across the Arab world and globally.
Cairo Film Connection (CFC) has announced the selected projects for its 10th edition, which will take place from November 17 to 20, 2024, on the sidelines of the 45th Cairo ...
The event came to a close on October 24, marking the presence of nearly 10,500 delegates including 3240 buyers.
The Festival Favourites programme is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity, showcasing award-winning films from every corner of the world.
This new rebate system is based off global best practices and aims to attract international producers and directors from all over the world to the emirate.
The partnership includes sponsorship of the International Emmy World Television Festival and the International Emmy Awards Gala, as well as various International Academy events in Dubai, such as International Academy ...
CineHouse will screen a curated and regularly updated program of local and international films showcasing indie cinema classics from across the Arab world.
Zawya's lineup features some of the most anticipated films from the upcoming El Gouna Film Festival.
French-Moroccan director Sofia Alaoui is among selected filmmakers.
The docu-film is the first Egyptian film to win the prestigious L'Œil d'or (Golden Eye Award) for Best Documentary Film at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
The event will bring together key players from over 60 international companies for a series of talks, summits, networking events and demonstrations.
Dolphin trophies were awarded to 154 productions, including UK's 'Waiting List' and Netherlands' Lions of the Skeleton Coast.
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 success of these films at the Tripoli Film Festival further cements MAD Solutions’ reputation for promoting socially resonant films across the Arab world.