Egyptian-Lebanese film ‘Arzeh’ selected for CIFF
The film was recently announced as Lebanon's entry for the Oscars' Best International Feature Film category.
The film was recently announced as Lebanon's entry for the Oscars' Best International Feature Film category.
The Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur Festival serves as a prerequisite qualifier for entries to the Oscars, BAFTAs, and EFAs.
For the first time, the production of five Jordanian cinematic feature film projects is supported.
The festival celebrates the best in contemporary Arab cinema and is the largest and oldest independent festival of Arab films outside the Arab world.
GFF 2024 is showcasing the latest cinematic productions from around the globe, featuring a balanced programme of 83 films from 48 countries, including feature films, documentaries, and short films.
The programme includes several panel discussions featuring local and regional voices, each focusing on a unique theme, as well as two performances and a variety of collateral activities.
Historically dominant themes in Arabic scripted content including secrets, betrayal, & mystery have declined giving way to more complex and resonant narratives.
The lineup includes shorts from Sudan, Tunisia, Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Jordan.
The show will be aired on MBC1, MBC Masr, MBC5, MBC IRAQ, and Shahid.
The film will premier at the upcoming seventh edition of the El Gouna Film Festival.
'Les Chenilles' is a directorial debut of the Lebanese duo Michelle and Noel Keserwany.
The five shorts is set to grace the screen at the Tripoli Film Festival, running until September 25.
'Les Chenilles' is a directorial debut of the Lebanese duo Michelle and Noel Keserwany.
The docudrama, set in Lebanon, is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Red Sea Film Foundation has raft of activities at Venice Film Festival
The filming of the show will kick off in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia next month.
The-new series, which will be released on August 25, features prominent Syrian and Lebanese actors, headlined by Ayman Zeidan.
The festival will showcase films from a diverse range of countries, including Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain, France, Brazil, Japan, Sudan, Palestine, Oman and India, among others.
The international and Orizzonti jury also features Arab filmmakers, including Syrian director Soudade Kaadan and Iranian writer, director, and producer Ali Asgari.
The nine day event showcased filmmakers from both the Arab region and global arena, presenting a diverse array of 53 films hailing from 28 countries.
The opening ceremony concluded with a musical performance by Lebanese artist Ragheb Alama, with proceeds dedicated to supporting the people of Palestine.
The production received financial backing from the Red Sea Film Fund, Doha Film Institute and Lebanese Film Fund.
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.
The festival welcomes representatives from ASBU member corporations, private Arab production companies, news agencies, foreign Arab-speaking radio and TV stations, private radio and television networks, and international radio and television ...
'Diaries From Lebanon' is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
The decision was made due to physical threats to the founder and staff.
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.
Submissions for the fifth edition of the Mosalsalat Screenwriters Lab will open in November 2024.
‘Les Chenilles’, a short film by Michelle and Noël Keserwany, recently premiered in the Arab world at the El Gouna Film Festival, where it was named Best Arab Short Film. ...
The awards ceremony is organised by the Arab Cinema Centre, with winners chosen by 225 critics from over 70 countries.
The film was supported by CNC, Corsica Region, Doha Film Institute, Red Sea Fund, Italy’s Ministry of Culture, Fonds Image de la Francophonie and MEDI
Additionally, the Al Habtoor Group is in the process of developing a studio city in Lebanon spanning an expansive plot of 100,000 sqm.
The Palme d’Or winner will be announced at the festival’s closing ceremony on May 25.
The film was supported by CNC, Corsica Region, Doha Film Institute, Red Sea Fund, Italy’s Ministry of Culture, Fonds Image de la Francophonie and MEDIA.
The series' script is penned by Foad Yammine and Rami Awad, alongside director Mayar Al Nouri, who makes his debut as a television director.
Front Row is planning to explore different aspects of the Hafez story through feature films, TV series, docuseries and a podcast series.
The film was supported by CNC, Corsica Region, Doha Film Institute, Red Sea Fund, Italy’s Ministry of Culture, Fonds Image de la Francophonie and MEDIA.
Canadian-Lebanese film director Elie El Semaan’s new film, ‘Honeymoonish’, will be released on Netflix this year. El Semaan has a versatile body of work including music videos, stage musicals, TV ...
This season, the company will present three Egyptian series, a Moroccan series, as well as religious content, among other offerings.
The film is a joint production between Lebanon and the UK.
Yasmina, the bilingual AI assistant seamlessly integrated into Yango Play, engages users in both Arabic and English.
'Diaries From Lebanon' is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
If the Sun Drowned into an Ocean of Clouds marks the third collaboration between Wissam Charaf and MAD Solutions.
The film festival is scheduled to take place from February 10 to 14, 2024.
The film is scheduled for an early release this year on streaming platform Netflix.
Jammal rose to prominence with her breakthrough performance in the 2010 film 'Carlos'.
Netflix's 'It's OK' promises an exploration of Elissa's life, offering viewers a glimpse into the untold facets of the renowned singer's journey.
Through this event, the authority aims to open new horizons for filmmakers, providing a platform to showcase their works and diverse stories to the audience.
The Cinema for Humanity Audience Award at the El Gouna Film Festival honours 'Goodbye Julia', directed by Mohamed Kordofani from Sudan.
'Les Chenilles' is a directorial debut of the Lebanese duo Michelle and Noel Keserwany.
In an effort to diversify its offerings, this edition of GFF will feature a special programme dedicated to Palestinian cinema.
The film will be released in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
MAD Solutions is handling the film's Arab World distribution and sales.
The screening will include an introduction by the film's director, Hussen Ibraheem, who will be present alongside the film's producer, Tania El-Khoury.
All 26 selected projects will compete for cash prizes offered by the Red Sea Fund, to be awarded by an international jury of producers.
The adaptation follows an agreement between Turkey's D Media and Eagle Films Middle East at the recently concluded MIPCOM.
The deal includes a long-term scouting agreement, as well as marketing and branding opportunities for HuManagement’s artists.
The collection showcases the diversity and richness of the region.
The event gives audiences a chance to explore independent Arab Cinema.
This programme features a collection of short films that delve into rarely-told narratives.