Saudi Film Commission unveils virtual production soundstage at JAX Studios
JAX Film Studios features two 1,500-sqm soundstages, a VIP lounge, a modern screening room and fully equipped production offices.
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JAX Film Studios features two 1,500-sqm soundstages, a VIP lounge, a modern screening room and fully equipped production offices.
The film is currently in pre-production, with principal photography set to begin on November 14 in Cairo.
The evening began with a cinematic retrospective charting the studio’s journey from early Lebanese-Egyptian collaborations to its current pan-Arab leadership and recent expansion into Saudi Arabia.
The companies will establish a regional entertainment hub that will bring international-quality creative production to the MENA region.
Beyond production, the partnership will place strong focus on education and mentorship.
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One Touch Production is the first in MENA to locally offer RobyCam Stadium for sports, entertainment and live events.
The partnership also involves producing original content and reimagining several of Rotana’s titles to suit contemporary digital viewing habits.
The board is chaired by Saudi businessman Majid Al-Ibrahim, who also sits on the board of MBC Group.
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The Edge is also unveiling a refreshed brand identity that reflects its three areas of focus: Film, Education and Immersive Experiences.
The partnership is expected to extend for the coming years as Co-Production Salon seeks to provide ongoing support to the Egyptian production community through enhanced cross-regional partnerships and coproductions.
In addition to developing its own titles, the company plans to broaden its vertical drama distribution catalog by collaborating with producers and acquiring third-party projects.
Riviera Content will finance and produce films locally and internationally with major studios, supporting Saudi Arabia’s goal to become a Middle East film hub and attract creative industry investment.
The companies will provide custom virtual studio services for broadcasters, enterprises and digital platforms.
The series is now available for streaming on Shahid and YouTube.
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Submissions for the award will remain open until 20 November 2025.
The upcoming season will feature 30 half-hour episodes, twice the number of episodes from the first season, which included only 15.
The series stars İlsu Demirci as Mercan, a young woman trapped between fate and survival, alongside Ateş, played by Emin Günenç.
The series delves into the trauma, betrayals and moral dilemmas faced by characters pushed to their limits.
The classic series, which aired initially in 2010, has been dubbed in over 30 languages and broadcast worldwide.
The full cast will be announced in September 2025, in alignment with the global promotional campaign.
The AI film prize requires entries to be fully generated using AI, with judging based on creativity, storytelling, execution and alignment with humanitarian themes.
The Creative Media Authority and Abu Dhabi Film Commission will handle logistical support, with Image Nation Abu Dhabi joining as a production partner.
The project is expected to accelerate the broader adoption of IP-based production across the Middle East.
The deadline for submissions is August 21, 2024.
Fremantle distributed the original across more than 170 territories, with Turkish viewers accessing it through Digiturk, Tabii, Turkcell TV+ and Puhu TV.
For the first time, an academic-backed studio has signed a multi-year, multi-film co-ownership deal with a commercial producer to create theatrical films for global release.
The series features a star-studded cast and explores themes of survival, intersecting lives and the impact of a fractured family.
'War 2' marks the 14th Indian film production to be shot in Abu Dhabi with the support from CMA and ADFC.
The partnership also includes plans to bring Korean characters to Arab audiences, fostering two-way collaboration in animation, gaming and immersive experiences.
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Principal photography will begin in September, with local crews and Emirati talent, supporting ADFC’s rebate programme to highlight Emirati culture and heritage.
Targeting creatives, students and amateurs, it includes workshops on scriptwriting, directing, cinematography and production.
The series is now in production and scheduled to premiere in the near future.
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The upcoming edition will mark the introduction of CineMart x HBF, a new official strand spotlighting Hubert Bals Fund-supported projects.
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FilmGate will produce a minimum of 15 productions in Abu Dhabi over the next five years.
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.
Five projects by Qatari and Qatar-based creators, together with 16 projects led by women filmmakers and 12 by returning directors.
The production firm will also present two of its movies at Locarno, namely 'Costa Brava, Lebanon' and 'Memory Box'.
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Aspiring filmmakers in Saudi Arabia aged between 18 and 25 are invited to submit their applications by June 19, 2025.
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Rawi works with a diverse group of Creative Advisors and selection committee members from the Arab region and beyond.
The partnership aims to select and adapt standout Egyptian and Arab literary works into drama productions for Arab audiences.
Aspiring filmmakers in Saudi Arabia aged between 18 and 25 are invited to submit their applications by June 15, 2025.
The series centres on Zoh, a lively six-year-old cow, and her curious four-year-old brother Boh.
The series is directed by Yunus Ozan Korkut, with the script written by Ozan and Sinan Yurdakul.
The deal targets the creation of content for the US Hispanic market, Mexico and Spain, adapting projects from the Turkish content powerhouse.
The show is currently in fast-paced production, with a tentative completion date by the end of 2025.
Set for completion in 2025, the facility will feature two sound stages and a high-tech virtual production unit using Sony’s latest screen technology.
Productions that spend over $10m and incorporate elements of Jordanian culture are eligible for the full 45% rebate.
