‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ to release in Egypt and Palestine on December 17
The film follows a six-year-old trapped under fire in Gaza as Red Crescent volunteers race against time to save her.
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The film follows a six-year-old trapped under fire in Gaza as Red Crescent volunteers race against time to save her.
The agreement with Effat University’s Cinematic Arts School aims to empower Saudi women filmmakers through financial and professional support.
The new unit will also back distribution strategies for local and international releases, ensuring films reach the audiences they are intended for.
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 festival, which has spent two decades establishing its reputation in the competitive short film arena, will hold its first Middle Eastern edition from Dec. 12–14, offering regional filmmakers a...
Dabis, 2025 Variety International Vanguard Director Award winner, lauded for her fearless work at the event.
The film transports viewers to 1936, during the height of the Great Palestinian uprising against British Mandate rule.
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.
The film was co-written by Saudi filmmaker Haifaa Al-Mansour, who also directed it.
Telfaz11 will tap MDLBeast Records’ music library and talent network to bring Saudi and regional sounds into its films.
The film draws inspiration from actual events in Tunisia, where sub-Saharan migrants faced a wave of hostility in the media and on the streets, resulting in violence, unjust detentions and...
Worldwide rights to the film are managed by GoodFellas, while distribution across the MENA region is overseen by Film Clinic Indie Distribution.
This year’s festival also features a lineup of short films from around the world, including ‘Further’ from US director Forrest Minchinton.
Nahla Al Fahad is regarded as one of the UAE and the Middle East’s foremost directors across commercials, entertainment, documentaries, and music videos.
The film is an international co-production involving companies from Egypt, Tunisia, Qatar, Germany, Sudan, France and Saudi Arabia.
The ceremony included a cultural segment where young Chinese and Egyptian filmmakers delivered a bilingual reading of 'The Date with Cinema'.
The initiative is designed to support the advancement of the regional ecosystem while contributing to the growth of Qatar’s creative economy through intensive labs and specialised workshops throughout 2026.
The inaugural edition of festival showcased 97 films from 62 countries, screened across four competitive sections as well as a gala strand.
'HOBA' is the first Arabic-language film to emerge from the Image Nation and Spooky Pictures partnership, a collaboration that brings Hollywood craftsmanship and Emirati storytelling together in a new way.
The festival will also present tributes to Jodie Foster, Guillermo del Toro, Raouya and Hussein Fahmi with special screenings at the Palais des Congrès, Cinéma Le Colisée and the Musée...
Saudi filmmakers will also attend the screenings and engage in open Q&A sessions with Chinese audiences and media representatives.
As part of the agreement, the Film Committee and Company 3 will jointly research, explore and evaluate the development of a post-production and visual effects studio operated by Company 3...
The agreement also entails the development of a writers’ incubation lab designed to foster a new generation of writers from the region.
Katara Studios plans to roll out the film across the Gulf region in spring 2026.
The project will be developed across multiple formats – a feature film and documentary, series and podcast.
The titles will receive either a wide, limited or one-night release, depending on where they are in their release cycle.
The festival will host pop-up screenings across Gaza and run children’s filmmaking workshops, with their films shown at the end of the month-long programme.
With prizes totalling over $300,000, DFF features four main competition sections, special screenings, music performances, Geekdom and other community initiatives.
The film festival is designed to spotlight the next wave of filmmakers and standout stories from across 22 countries.
The annual festival’s 2025 edition showcases some of this year’s most anticipated new releases reflecting on Palestine.
A varied lineup of 10 short films showcases the richness, range and creativity shaping Qatar’s cinematic scene today.
Designed to streamline and clarify co-productions, Project Salon lets verified members upload full project packages and specify the partnerships they seek—from co-producers and distributors to brand integrations and investors.
'No Other Land' by a Palestinian-Israeli collective of four young activists has been made as an act of creative resistance on the path to greater justice.
The committees will deliver high-quality services aimed at consolidating Dubai’s reputation as a global media production hub.
The festival features screenings of feature films and short documentaries, along with seminars, workshops, and discussions with leading filmmakers.
The festival will feature four world premieres and 49 Middle East and North Africa premieres, with a lineup that includes 24 films supported by DFI and 48 titles directed by...
Mitti will open with Anurag Kashyap’s 'Kennedy', followed by an in-person Q&A with the director, actor Rahul Bhat and producer Ranjan Singh.
Filmed entirely in the UAE, 'Baab' brought together more than 140 artists and technicians, including 20 Emiratis in pivotal creative roles.
The commission’s pavilion highlighted Saudi Arabia’s diverse landscapes suitable for filming locations.
'Once Upon a Time in Gaza' is an international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany and Portugal, with additional support from Qatar and Jordan.
The awards ceremony celebrates leading figures in film, drama, music, directing, sports and Arab influencers.
Beyond her acting career, Abbass has directed multiple short films and stage plays, along with her debut feature film Inheritance.
The competition films will vie for the Golden Pyramid Award, to be presented during the festival’s closing ceremony.
Together, the three editions have backed a total of 10 films, representing a dynamic range of voices, cultures and cinematic styles.
The movie tells the story of a dozen elite warriors from around the world who are kidnapped and forced to take part in fight-to-the-death survival games.
The award recognises a career spanning more than three decades.
Headline by global Palestinian sensation Saint Levant, programme bridges cultures through live performances and discussions with global artists.
The film is produced by Kaouther Ben Hania’s longtime collaborator Nadim Cheikhrouha through his companies Mime Films and Tanit Films.
In a cotton-farming village in Sudan, teenage Nafisa is raised on heroic tales of battling British colonisers told by her grandmother, the village matriarch Al-Sit.
The three-day cultural programme includes dialogue sessions, presentations, masterclasse and film screenings.
Speaking at SIBF 2025, the Emirati screenwriter emphasised that authenticity, rather than imitation, is what leads to international success.
The selected films reflect the courage of Sudanese filmmakers who have captured both the struggles and the indomitable spirit of their people, while Sudanese musicians will bring the rhythms and...
The partnership signifies a long-term commitment to advancing Nollywood’s international presence and building a more inclusive global media ecosystem.
'Time Hoppers' features characters that supposedly protect the discoveries of Arab figures such as Al-Khwarizmi, Ibn Al-Haytham, Maryam Astrolabe and Mansa Musa.
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 film is currently in pre-production, with principal photography set to begin on November 14 in Cairo.
The film transports viewers to 1936, during the height of the Great Palestinian uprising against British Mandate rule.
The festival kicks off on November 8 at 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central with the screening of 'Good Game', directed by Dickson Leung.
The Doha Film Festival will showcase films that inspire empathy, encourage dialogue, and carry Palestinian voices beyond borders and into the global conscience.
