Iranian filmmakers call for alternative Oscar entry to represent Iran
The IIFMA noted that the chosen film did not adequately represent the creative output of Iranian filmmakers this year, many of whom operate discreetly or are in exile.
The IIFMA noted that the chosen film did not adequately represent the creative output of Iranian filmmakers this year, many of whom operate discreetly or are in exile.
'Goodbye Julia' tells the story of two women who represent the complicated relationship and differences between northern and southern Sudanese communities.
The film explores a 1981 massacre in Casablanca through interviews and interactions with the director’s family and former neighbours.
Tanović holds the distinction of being the sole individual within the contemporary borders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to have received an Academy Award.
In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, Pratixa Shah, co-founder of The Plot Pictures, talks about her role in shaping the UAE's indie film scene and shares insights into her ...
The films participated within the Centrepiece, Docs, Discovery and Special Presentations programmes at TIFF.
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.
The film is an international co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia.
The film, penned by Akin Aksu, Ebru Ceylan and Nuri Bilge Ceylan, is set to make its North American premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.
Since the federation's founding in 1925, Shawky is the first non-European or American to take over as president.
It is a story about two women who represent the complicated relationship and differences between Northern and Southern Sudanese communities.
The global film festival will present a programme curated by Guy Borlée, who will be present at specific screenings, providing an opportunity for in-depth discussions on the world of heritage ...
Having a presence in China, CineWaves Films has opened up new markets and opportunities for the Saudi and Arab film industry.
With this grant award, MAD demonstrates its mission to assist Arab filmmakers at various stages of production, both internationally and regionally.
This year’s Atlas Workshop participants will be known as the Class of Martin Scorsese.
Over the course of a six-day duration, the Amman Film Industry Days orchestrated a sequence of events that encompassed masterclasses, seminars, and discussions involving directors and industry experts.
After a year-long break, GFF is set to make its comeback with the sixth edition scheduled from October 13 to 20, 2023.
An independent jury of Jordanian and Arab filmmakers and professionals met over three days to evaluate eligible submissions.
‘I Promise You Paradise’, Morad Mostafa’s refugee drama has made history at the Cannes Film Festival 2023.
Labaki is the first female Arab director to be nominated for an Oscar in the category for Best Foreign Language Film for 'Capernaum' (2018).
The highly anticipated star-studded gala event was scheduled to take place on September 1.
Shihan Shoukath, who made headlines with his directorial debut ‘Deadline’ at various film festivals including Cannes, talks about the making of his short film and the role that Blackmagic RAW ...
The film explores a 1981 massacre in Casablanca through interviews and interactions with the director’s family and former neighbours.
The two films will be presented at the MIFF's Africa & Middle East strand.
'Cotton Queen' won the ArteKino Award at the Cannes Film Festival’s L’Atelier last year.
Ehab Tarabieh’s 'The Taste Of Apples Is Red' won the award for best Israeli first feature.
The juries are appointed for the Venezia 80 Competition, for Orizzonti and the “Luigi De Laurentiis” Venice Award for a Debut Film.
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.
The film was announced as Tunisian submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards.
Amjad Al Rasheed's debut feature made history as the country's first-ever film selected for Cannes.
The Israeli Narrative and Documentary Features jury will be presided over by Hungarian director Kornel Mundruczo.
Amjad Al-Rasheed's debut feature made history as the country's first-ever film selected for Cannes.
'Banel & Adama' is Senegalese filmmaker Ramata-Toulaye Sy's first feature film.
'Goodbye Julia' tells the story of two women who represent the complicated relationship and differences between northern and southern Sudanese communities.
The film is an international co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia.
SRMG and Billboard launched Billboard Arabia at the event, introducing Music Awards, Charts, Arab Music Week, Women in Music and more to MENA audiences.
Israeli director Guy Nattiv’s biopic 'Golda' will open the 40th edition of the Jerusalem Film Festival on July 13.
The three Italian films will screen at the Outdoor Amphitheater with English subtitles.
'Summer Thefts', Nasrallah's first feature film, premiered at Directors Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival in 1988.
Cannes 2023 awarded 'Four Daughters' the L'Oeil d'Or or "Golden Eye" Award, and it is now preparing to travel internationally.
Billboard Arabia will introduce Billboard’s iconic franchises to the MENA market, including Music Awards, Charts, Arab Music Week, Women in Music, and much more.
The film explores a 1981 massacre in Casablanca through interviews and interactions with the director’s family and former neighbours.
The film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The film received Baumi Award for script development from Berlinale and has been awarded ARTE at Cannes Film Festival.
It is a story about two women who represent the complicated relationship and differences between Northern and Southern Sudanese communities.
Aiming to support films from Saudi, the Arab world and Africa, Film AlUla will finance 10 Fund-selected and Fund-winning projects, alongside the opportunity to shoot the film partially or entirely ...
'The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry' was Alrjoob's thesis film at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne.
The film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The festival will close on July 23 with the French thriller 'Anatomy of a Fall', directed by Justine Triet.
The programme will run from June 9 to 15, 2023.
The development cycle received a record-breaking 497 submissions.
The summit, put together by Disguise and Film Soho, included free training, hands-on access to tech solutions, talks and demos.
SRMG will host a series of discussions, immersive activations and experiences, and live performances that represent the transforming media landscape in the MENA region.
Neom currently has a pipeline of 16 productions with up to 40 likely to take place over the next couple of years, according to the head of its media arm, ...
The new feature is under a French production with a multinational cast.
The 2023 Un Certain Regard selection included 20 feature films.
The film focuses on a dejected school teacher frustrated with his life in a remote Anatolian village.
Winning the L’Oeil d’or honor automatically qualifies both films for Oscar consideration.
‘I Promise You Paradise’, Morad Mostafa’s refugee drama has made history at the Cannes Film Festival.
Amjad Al Rasheed's debut feature made history as the country's first-ever film selected for Cannes.