Cannes Film Festival re-elects Iris Knobloch as President
She has served as President of the Festival de Cannes since July 2022.
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She has served as President of the Festival de Cannes since July 2022.
Under the theme ‘Where Stories Come To Life’ the festival featured more than 30 workshops, panels and discussions connecting emerging talents with industry experts.
After starring a number of Tunisian productions, Hend's breakthrough was through 'Muzakirat Murahiqua' (A Teenager's Diary) that was considered the most controversial film in 2002.
From January 24 to February 2, Cinema Akil will host the 11th edition of the Reel Palestine Film Festival.
The festival is set to take place from January 30 to February 9.
The event, spearheaded by Dubai Culture, seeks to advance the local film industry.
The festival will screen two short films by Emirati director Hussain Alansari, as well as a feature on the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre.
'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 film was inspired by a 2015 incident in Egypt where a viral video of a dog's brutal killing led to four men being jailed.
Disney will have the global theatrical rights for the film, while BBC Studios will finance and license the picture for distribution.
The AlUla Studios complex is a full-service facility that includes a 30,000-square-foot soundstage, a backlot, production support buildings, workshops, warehouses, a recording studio, and training and rehearsal spaces.
The collaboration is the first between Yango Play and ThePlanet Studios, and seeks to enrich original Arabic productions while expanding the scope of entertainment tailored to Arab audiences.
The partnership aims to support the sector’s evolution into a creative industries hub, while streamlining project execution and elevating the region’s filmmaking standards.
New partnership will empower Saudi talent and create diverse stories that inspire and resonate with regional audiences.
This agreement is a new step towards placing Egypt at the forefront of global filmmaking destinations and reflects the Egyptian Film Commission’s commitment to supporting the film industry.
The distribution deal includes an extensive catalogue of songs from Animotion's popular children's brands, such as The Fixies, Tina and Tony, Beardy Bodo, and more, along with other kids’ songs catalogues from...
The contract is for the production of a 30-episode TV series titled ‘Al Ashaa Street’.
For the first time, the production of five Jordanian cinematic feature film projects is supported.
The documentary is being produced in collaboration with Nigeria's Magicline Films, with Nile Media Entertainment Group will serve as the documentary's sales agency.
The company signed deals for its leading titles, 'Manayek' , 'The Minister' and 'So Long, Marianne'.
The expansion of Mediwood Tunisia’s studio facilities will position Tunisia as an attractive hub for domestic and international film productions, enhancing the country's visibility and appeal to global filmmakers.
Zen Film Productions is looking for young talent to be a part of this unique filmmaking experience where participants have to create and share a film shot in a 60-seconds...
The live-action feature film will be based on the company’s timeless 3-D image View-Master toy.
The companies will enhance the global distribution network of Arabic-dubbed content, enabling content creators and broadcasters to reach a broader, more diverse audience.
The 3D animated series is directed by Saudi director Saad Aldouweghri, created by British creative director Leo Wilcox and written by Saudi writer Loulwa Alireza.
The 6th edition of the programme is open for submissions from aspiring filmmakers across MENA. It enables participants to develop their projects into full feature scripts with the help of...
The partnerships are an important step towards enriching Saudi cinema scene and providing content that suits the taste of the local audiences.
The Tunisian-Italian rom-com is written and directed by Mourad Ben Cheikh, produced by Habib Attia, Silvia Innocenzi, and Giovanni Saulini.
The initiative was discussed at the Busan Asian Contents and Film Market segment held at the ongoing Busan International Film Festival.
The film will premier at the upcoming seventh edition of the El Gouna Film Festival.
The programme has been set up to train local talent to develop films in the screenlife format as part of a plan to establish the UAE as a hub for...
Participants will also benefit from a two-week trip to Los Angeles, where they will attend workshops and take part in the Film Independent Forum.
The film is written and and directed by writer/director and composer Chakib Taleb-Bendiab.
His contributions to cinema extend to his production company, Al-Batrik, established in the 1990s, as well as the film magazine The Seventh Art, which published for seven years.
Awards will be presented for the best short film, best documentary, best animated film, best actor and best director.
The application submission deadline is November 9, 2024.
This success is due to continuous investments in cinema infrastructure and collaborations with major global film studios.
The success of these films at the Tripoli Film Festival further cements MAD Solutions’ reputation for promoting socially resonant films across the Arab world.
Jordanian filmmaker Azza Hourani produced 'My Sweet Land', which was developed as a co-production between Ireland, France, Jordan and the US.
'Les Chenilles' is a directorial debut of the Lebanese duo Michelle and Noel Keserwany.
The documentary chronicles the journey of a group of young Coptic women as they establish their own theater ensemble.
The OSN Original is a fictionalised story of a six-year-old South Asian schoolgirl who falls asleep on a school bus and ultimately dies from heat exhaustion.
The 21 selected projects bring stories from 13 Arab nations, involving co-productions from nine international collaboration.
The film delves into themes of family dynamics and the emotional bonds that reconnect parents and children.
Produced by NTC Medya, the Turkish series recently premiered in Angola, Mozambique and Romania.
To be eligible for registration, participants must be between eight and 25 years old and reside in Qatar.
The two top teams will embark on a journey to France for an exclusive artist residency, with their films set to premiere at the fourth edition of Red Sea International...
The Saudi Film Confex 2024 serves as a gathering point for filmmakers, producers, distributors and investors from Saudi Arabia and the world.
The five shorts is set to grace the screen at the Tripoli Film Festival, running until September 25.
The film traces Mohamed Abdallah Draz's journey from his modest roots in Mahallat Diyay to his academic endeavors in Paris, portraying him as a visionary who championed equal opportunities for...
Flight 404, a box office hit in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, is produced by Film Clinic and Lagoonie Film Production, in collaboration with Pictures Entertainment Group and Hi Media Production.
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.
This year, CineGouna Market will be more focused on the MENA region’s production, and distribution companies.
The winning teams will be selected by a jury that includes Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek, Saudi star Sara Taibah and French director and screenwriter Claude Mourieras.
The film will also be available in Arabic on the BBC News Arabic YouTube channel.
The film festival will also be introducing a new section, CineGouna Shorts, dedicated to short films.
The recipients were chosen from a diverse group of multi-disciplinary creatives, including filmmakers, writers, curators, painters, designers, performance artists and others from across the UAE.
'Les Chenilles' is a directorial debut of the Lebanese duo Michelle and Noel Keserwany.
BBAMA winners will be selected based on their ranking on Billboard Arabia’s flagship charts.
'Everybody Loves Touda' marks Morocco's 20th submission for the Oscars since the country began participating in the category in 1977.
