Moroccan director Maryam Touzani joins Film Francophone D’Angoulême jury
Touzani has a background in journalism and initially ventured into the world of cinema through her writings about movies.
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Touzani has a background in journalism and initially ventured into the world of cinema through her writings about movies.
After secretly filming his latest feature, 'The Seed Of The Sacred Fig,' Rasoulof fled Iran following an eight-year prison sentence and a flogging order for alleged national security crimes.
The film is a joint production between Palestine, Italy and France.
The film is an international co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia.
Ahead of its premiere in Cannes 2024, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced to eight years in prison by Iranian authorities.
'Norah', the first Saudi feature film shot entirely in AlUla with an all-Saudi cast and over 40% Saudi crew, is among the films selected to be screened at the festival.
Recently, Al-Turki stepped down as CEO of Red Sea Film Foundation to focus on personal projects and further his career as an independent film producer and businessman.
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 produced by Amjad Abu Alala’s Station Films and co-produced by Ali Alarabi, CEO and founder of Ambient Light.
The seven awards in the Israeli Feature Film Competition included the Best Israeli Feature prize, which was won by Yousef Abo Madegem’s 'Eid'.
The festival is scheduled to take place from August 28 to September 7, 2024.
The film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Written and directed by Firas Khoury, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.
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 a joint production between Palestine, Italy and France.
Mohamed Kordofani both wrote and directed the film, which is a collaborative effort among talents from Sudan, Sweden, Germany, Saudi Arabia, France and Egypt.
His films have gained recognition for their focus on the human condition, and portrayals of intimate and challenging stories of internal family conflicts.
The film is produced by Amjad Abu Alala’s Station Films and co-produced by Ali Alarabi, CEO and founder of Ambient Light.
'Xoftex' is set in a Greek refugee camp named Xoftex, where Syrian and Palestinian asylum seekers anxiously await news of their refugee status.
The programme will centre around this year’s theme, “Our Stories, Our Narratives”, which is also reflected in the artwork of this edition.
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 festival opened its second edition with the international premiere of Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte’s 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.
'Norah' is the first Saudi feature film to be shot at AlUla with an all-Saudi cast and more than 40% Saudi crew.
The Toronto Arab Film Festival began in 2017 to address the absence of Arab films in Toronto's film programming.
Last February, the film made history by competing in the National Competition at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.
Written and directed by Firas Khoury, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.
Former Red Sea Film Foundation board member Mohammed Asseri will serve as the foundation’s acting CEO in the interim.
The film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The film made history as the first Saudi feature ever to be screened in Cannes’ Official Selection.
MAD Distribution’s acquisition spree underscores its commitment to bringing a rich variety of films to audiences in the Arab world, enhancing the region's cinematic landscape.
3SIX9 Studios will collaborate with Saudi Arabian production company Yellow Camel Productions to launch its projects.
The documentary chronicles the journey of a group of young Coptic women as they establish their own theater ensemble.
The film was supported by the Red Sea Fund and shot entirely in AlUla, northwest Saudi Arabia, featuring an all-Saudi cast and a 40% Saudi crew.
For this latest round of graduates, MBC Academy partnered with École Supérieure de Réalisation Audiovisuelle and Generation 2030.
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.
CineMAS 2024 features a retrospective of a film series curated by artist Lawrence Abu Hamdan.
Among the grant recipients are six projects by Qatari and Qatar-based talent, 25 projects from women filmmakers, and 14 from returning filmmakers.
The Women in Cinema gala highlighted the contributions of these female talents, showcasing their significant impact on the film industry across various regions.
The awards ceremony is organised by the Arab Cinema Centre, with winners chosen by 225 critics from over 70 countries.
The movie is scheduled to feature in the Directors' Fortnight section of the festival, with three screenings planned.
Additionally, the Saudi Film Commission will host multiple panel discussions during the festival, delving into the most recent advancements within the film industry.
The selection acknowledges a diverse array of projects from both Arab and international talent, including established auteurs and emerging creatives who have received support from the Institute.
The film has already been licensed into Korea, with deals in progress for Taiwan, Japan, India and more.
MAD World will be spearheaded by MAD Solutions co-founders Alaa Karkouti and Maher Diab, as well as third Managing Partner, Colin Brown, who will all assume Co-President titles.
IIFMA has arranged two film screening sessions to offer support to independent and emerging filmmakers during the Film Market 2024.
The news follows intense pressure from Iranian authorities on Rasoulof to withdraw his latest film, 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig,' from the Cannes Film Festival.
The ACC's programme for this year will include four distinct panel sessions, alongside the traditional beach-side ceremony for the Critics Awards for Arab Films.
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.
The Palme d’Or winner will be announced at the festival’s closing ceremony on May 25.
Suleiman is currently serving as an artistic advisor for the Doha Film Institute.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Arab Cinema Centre stand in Cannes on May 18.
The jury will be in charge of awarding prizes for the Un Certain Regard sidebar.
The Marché du Film will host film commission representatives worldwide to discuss location selection and scouting for productions.
'Ghost Trail' and 'Samia' are being sold by French arthouse production and distribution giant mk2 Films.
'The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry' was Alrjoob's thesis film at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne.
'East of Noon' is one of eight films directed or co-directed by women among the 21 films selected this year.
The documentary chronicles the journey of a group of young Coptic women as they establish their own theater ensemble.
The film premiered locally at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah last December.
The film is an international co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia.
The film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
