Slim’s third feature fiction, presented at the 2023 Atlas Workshops at Marrakech Film Festival, focuses on a remote town in Tunisia where missing people return after many years.
The film, developed through the Red Sea Lodge programme in 2021 and also supported by the Red Sea Fund, will have its world premiere in the Orizzonti Extra section.
All selected projects will compete for the Red Sea Souk cash awards provided by the Red Sea Fund and awarded by the Project Market juries.
'Norah', the first Saudi feature film shot entirely in AlUla with an all-Saudi cast and over 40% Saudi crew, is among the films selected to be screened at the festival.
The deadline for submissions is August 21, 2024.
As part of the Red Sea Fund, 'Behind the Mountain' won both production and post-production rounds in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
The film, developed through the Red Sea Lodge programme in 2021 and also supported by the Red Sea Fund, will have its world premiere in the Orizzonti Extra section.
Applications are open until August 10 for Saudi women aged 21 and above.
The line-up has been announced for the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival, taking place from August 28 to September 7, 2024.
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution across the Arab World, while Elle Driver (France) handles the international sales.
Written and directed by Firas Khoury, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.
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.
'Norah' is the first Saudi feature film to be shot at AlUla with an all-Saudi cast and more than 40% Saudi crew.
The films will compete for Best Live-Action Short Over 15 Minutes, Best Student International Short, and the Bridging the Borders Jury Award.
The new immersive studio in Abu Dhabi will showcase regional talent to the world.
The challenge will conclude with the screening of the films in September 2024, followed by the selection and awarding of the two winning teams.
Mohamed Hefzy and Fatima AlBanawi produce 'Basma' through their respective production companies, Film Clinic and Alf Wad.
The Fund provides support for developing projects from the Arab and African region – whether they are features, short films or series.
Written and directed by Firas Khoury, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.
Despite steady production values and the release of brand-new content, the overall Arabic content market remains underrated due to a lack of measurement and data. Heba Korayem explores the dynamics ...
A series of workshops and panel discussions with filmmakers and industry experts will be held during Red Sea Documentary Film Days.
The film made history as the first Saudi feature ever to be screened in Cannes’ Official Selection.
The film is helmed by Muayad Alayan and co-written with Rami Alayan.
The submission is open to films and projects directed by individuals of Saudi, Arab, African, or Asian nationality or origin.
As part of the Red Sea Fund, 'Behind the Mountain' won both production and post-production rounds in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
‘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 film was supported by the Red Sea Fund and shot entirely in AlUla, northwest Saudi Arabia, featuring an all-Saudi cast and a 40% Saudi crew.
The film is supported by the Saudi Film Commission’s Daw Initiative and Neom, which provided incentives and on-the-ground support.
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
The Red Sea Film Foundation's participation in the 10th edition of the Saudi Film Festival is aimed at connecting with Saudi talent.
This partnership aims to empower women in cinema by supporting 22 film projects by the students of Effat University.
Saudi Arabia now boasts 66 cinemas, housing approximately 618 screens and offering a total of 63,373 seats.
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.
LALIGA’s renowned digital strategy is evolving thanks to the support of technology providers like WSC Sports, which is providing highlights in a vertical, portrait format following the relaunch of the ...
Helmed by Muayad Alayan and co-written with Rami Alayan, the film will be distributed in the Arab world by MAD Solutions.
The fund now accepts applications from directors of Arab and African origin and nationality.
The film is helmed by Muayad Alayan and co-written with Rami Alayan.
Vicente will remain an advisor to Sundance through the end of June.
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 film is helmed by Muayad Alayan and co-written with Rami Alayan.
Al Khaja directed and produced the film and also co-wrote the drama with Ben Williams
The initiative seeks to bolster international partnerships with major studios and deliver content that mirrors Saudi culture and values.
'Diaries From Lebanon' is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi pavilion aims to inspire global producers to explore the captivating filming locations of Saudi Arabia.
The closing date for submissions for the first cycle is February 21, 2024.
All signs point to a flourishing Arabic content sector in 2024 with Saudi Arabia contributing significantly to the advancement of this sector.
The films is a co-production between Egypt, Tunisia and France.
The initial lineup of clients features acclaimed filmmakers from the SWANA region.
Director Mohamed Ben Attia will introduce both screenings and will be available for post-screening Q&A sessions, joined by producer Dora Bouchoucha and actors Majd Mastoura and Samer Bicharat.
Fujifilm Middle East, a leading innovator in imaging and information technologies, recently conducted a comprehensive workshop for the videography team at the Saudi Broadcast Authority (SBA).
The awards aim to acknowledge and support emerging filmmaking talents in the region.
It is a story about two women who represent the complicated relationship and differences between Northern and Southern Sudanese communities.
It is a story about two women who represent the complicated relationship and differences between Northern and Southern Sudanese communities.
As part of the Red Sea Fund, 'Behind the Mountain' won both production and post-production rounds in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
The film is produced by Amjad Abu Alala’s Station Films and co-produced by Ali Alarabi, CEO and founder of Ambient Light.
It is a story about two women who represent the complicated relationship and differences between Northern and Southern Sudanese communities.
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 film is produced by Sudanese filmmaker Amjad Abu Alala in collaboration with producer Mohamed Al-Omda under Station Films.
'Nezouh', 'Sukoon', 'Silkworm' and 'Titina' claim top awards; all festival proceeds donated to Palestine relief fund.
