The first cycle of the Red Sea Fund is dedicated to projects that have completed production, providing post-production support across feature-length fiction, documentary and animation films.
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The agreement with Effat University’s Cinematic Arts School aims to empower Saudi women filmmakers through financial and professional support.
The Women In Cinema Gala encapsulates the Red Sea Film Foundation’s commitment to supporting female filmmakers at every stage of their journey, from concept development to international recognition.
The industry platform, held alongside the Red Sea International Film Festival, concluded in Jeddah with 10 jury awards and multiple cash and in-kind prizes totalling roughly $700,000.
Together, the three editions have backed a total of 10 films, representing a dynamic range of voices, cultures and cinematic styles.
Sixteen projects from the Arab world, Asia and Africa have been selected for the Feature Competition.
Directed by Rowan Athale and starring Amir El-Masry, the film will mark its MENA premiere on December 4.
The lineup features 24 projects currently in development, eight works in progress and eight episodic series.
The 12-title lineup features Academy Award contenders, action powerhouses and iconic women — from Shu Qi to Charli XCX.
Five diverse documentaries showcase the work of emerging Saudi filmmakers and shine a light on a world of new experiences.
The Red Sea Film Festival is set to make cinematic history in Saudi Arabia with the nation’s first-ever silent film screening featuring live musical accompaniment.
The board is chaired by Saudi businessman Majid Al-Ibrahim, who also sits on the board of MBC Group.
The Edge is also unveiling a refreshed brand identity that reflects its three areas of focus: Film, Education and Immersive Experiences.
The award-winning films will be screened at the 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival in December; the filmmakers to participate in an exclusive film residency in France in 2026.
Selected films will be screened on December 9, 2025, in the presence of the young filmmakers and their families.
This new agreement will support Mediaset and Medusa Film with advanced rights management.
Toronto International Film Festival 2025 will screen six films supported by the Red Sea Film Foundation.
The full cast will be announced in September 2025, in alignment with the global promotional campaign.
Shot over more than 55 days in eight Saudi cities, the story unfolds against the backdrop of Hajj.
Following her recent appointment as Director of International Programmes, Fionnuala Halligan has assembled a new programming team.
The PIO-E joins Proton’s growing lineup of compact, high-performance broadcast cameras - all of which will be on display at IBC 2025.
Five Red Sea–supported films selected across Venice Spotlight, Giornate degli Autori and Critics’ Week.
In September 2025, all completed films will be screened during two professional days dedicated to industry engagement and feedback.
The deadline for submissions is August 21, 2024.
The film is a co-production between Tunisia, Luxembourg, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
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.
Shot over more than 55 days in eight Saudi cities, the story unfolds against the backdrop of Hajj.
Written and directed by Firas Khoury, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.
The Red Sea Film Foundation supported these projects through its Red Sea Fund and Red Sea Souk initiatives.
To date, the Red Sea Fund, has supported over 280 film projects, including titles that have gone on to screen at major international festivals and reach wide audiences.
Aspiring filmmakers in Saudi Arabia aged between 18 and 25 are invited to submit their applications by June 19, 2025.
Aspiring filmmakers in Saudi Arabia aged between 18 and 25 are invited to submit their applications by June 15, 2025.
During the early bird period, entries can be submitted free of charge, with standard submission fees beginning on July 7.
This is a step toward proactive, AI-driven oversight of media content across the UAE.
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.
Baltyuor was the first head of Ithra Cinema and the first CEO of the Saudi Film Council.
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.
Five Saudi documentary highlighting the Kingdom’s heritage will be featured in the programme.
Over the course of four days, directors will explore their creative voice, gain industry insights and refine their storytelling approach through group work, and one-on-one guidance.
Red Sea Fund to grant two awards of $6662.69 each for Development and Production categories.
Filmmakers from Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Africa and Asia can apply through the website before the April 21 deadline.
Red Sea Film Foundation-backed films 'Yunan', 'To a Land Unknown', 'To Kill a Mongolian Horse' and 'Yalla Parkour' are set to be showcased.
SeriesLab includes an exclusive trip to Los Angeles for training sessions and the Film Independent Forum.
In this new series, the foundation will spotlight some of the filmmakers who were part of this programme.
The discussion will shed light on how the foundation cultivates emerging talent and supports innovative storytelling.
The recognition of these films highlights the Red Sea Film Foundation’s ongoing dedication to supporting unique voices through the Red Sea Fund.
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The Red Sea Film Foundation will also participate in the Saudi Pavilion at the European Film Market during the film festival.
In 2025, the programme will include five workshops – the first one exclusively addressed to selected Saudi teams, and the other four to all the selected projects.
The closing date for submissions for the first cycle is February 27, 2025.
The screenings will run every Thursday from February 6 to May 22
The festival is set to take place from January 30 to February 9.
'All That’s Left of You' is a historical drama chronicling the story of one family over three generations and examining the passage of trauma to each.
The Dubai Films and Games Commission will establish regulatory frameworks to support the growth of the film and video gaming industries and enhance their contribution to Dubai's economy.
The winning projects include two works-in-progress, and seven projects in development—reinforcing the Souk's dedication to nurturing cinematic brilliance and championing the next generation of storytellers.
Renowned actors Aamir Khan and Emily Blunt will be celebrated as Red Sea Honourees while Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Nick Jonas, Olivia Wilde and Michelle Yeoh will attend the In Conversation ...
Prestigious speakers for In Conversation With strand and Souk Talents programme to include Andrew Garfield, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Michael Mann and Eva Longoria
Ahd Kamel’s 'My Driver and I' will now screen three times at the event's fourth edition as part of the Arab Spectacular Program.
Lee will also participate in the Festival’s In Conversation strand, which welcomes industry luminaries from all over the world to share insights and have meaningful discussions about their practice, passions ...
