MAD short ‘After the Sun’ set for Cannes Film Festival premiere
The movie is scheduled to feature in the Directors' Fortnight section of the festival, with three screenings planned.
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.
To participate, graphic designers, illustrators, and creatives under the age of 30, currently working in Saudi Arabia’s marketing and advertising sector, need to sign up in pairs by May 13, ...
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.
The Managing Director of MassiveMusic Dubai has been chosen as a judge for the Entertainment Lions for Music category.
'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.
Mohamed Kordofani both wrote and directed the film, which is a collaborative effort among talents from Sudan, Sweden, Germany, Saudi Arabia, France, and Egypt.
Mohamed Kordofani both wrote and directed the film, which is a collaborative effort among talents from Sudan, Sweden, Germany, Saudi Arabia, France, and Egypt.
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.
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.
'Anatomy of a Fall' is the first non-English language film to win in this category since 'Parasite' in 2019.
The film has also been nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards.
The initiative seeks to bolster international partnerships with major studios and deliver content that mirrors Saudi culture and values.
DFI has also announced the 40 projects by emerging filmmakers from more than 20 countries, that will participate in the event.
Written and directed by Tariq Rimawi, the film was produced by StudioNICE Creative, backed by the support of Jordan’s RFC, and received a co-production prize from the Robert Bosch Stiftung ...
The honour comes ahead of her starring role in the prequel 'A Quiet Place: Day One' for Paramount Pictures.
'Diaries From Lebanon' is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi pavilion aims to inspire global producers to explore the captivating filming locations of Saudi Arabia.
Shot in Turkey, 'Nezouh' was written and directed by Soudade Kaadan.
The Qumra Masters give a masterclass and then provide one-on-one mentorship to the participants alongside a host of other industry professionals in attendance.
Written and directed by Mouloud Aït Liotna, the film features Mehdi Ramdani and Mohamed Lefkir in lead roles.
Al-Bakri started out at Jordanian Royal Film Commission in 2007 as a capacity-building manager and rapidly rose to the role of managing director in 2009.
Jammal rose to prominence with her breakthrough performance in the 2010 film 'Carlos'.
The film features burgeoning young Jordanian actor Mohamed Nizar, who is represented by MAD Rising Celebrity.
The film has also been nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards.
It is a story about two women who represent the complicated relationship and differences between Northern and Southern Sudanese communities.
‘I Promise You Paradise’, Morad Mostafa’s refugee drama has made history at the Cannes Film Festival 2023.
The film is produced by Amjad Abu Alala’s Station Films and co-produced by Ali Alarabi, CEO and founder of Ambient Light.
The film features burgeoning young Jordanian actor Mohamed Nizar, who is represented by MAD Rising Celebrity.
The film — which is a joint production between Tunisia, Switzerland, and France — is distributed in the Arab World by MAD Solutions.
The film is produced by Amjad Abu Alala’s Station Films and co-produced by Ali Alarabi, CEO and founder of Ambient Light.
The 96th Academy Awards will proceed to the next round of voting with 15 films selected from each category, and the ultimate nominations are set to be announced on January ...
The film features burgeoning young Jordanian actor Mohamed Nizar, who is represented by MAD Rising Celebrity.
MAD Solutions will screen 'Our Ties' and 'Killing Bagheera' at the Iraq festival.
The film is produced by Amjad Abu Alala’s Station Films and co-produced by Ali Alarabi, CEO and founder of Ambient Light.
Gerwig will become the first female American director to take on the role of Jury President at the Cannes Film Festival.
As the OTT media space becomes increasingly competitive, industry professionals at the ASBU BroadcastPro Summit discussed ways to improve viewer engagement and monetisation to stay in the race.
The film explores a 1981 massacre in Casablanca through interviews and interactions with the director’s family and former neighbours.
The initial lineup of clients features acclaimed filmmakers from the SWANA region.
The Arab premiere of the film will take place as part of the Arab Spectacular Competition on December 4, 2023.
The film is an international co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia.
The film is also set to hit screens in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain on December 7, followed by its release in the UAE on December 14 at ...
The newly revealed films have become part of a collection of 60 additional titles disclosed in the last three weeks.