Sony Pictures Classics acquires rights to Saudi thriller ‘Unidentified’
Currently in post-production, 'Unidentified' is written and produced by Al Mansour and Brad Niemann.
Currently in post-production, 'Unidentified' is written and produced by Al Mansour and Brad Niemann.
It will promote and facilitate cross-border co-productions.
This initiative underscores the Kingdom’s ambition to establish itself as a prominent global cinema hub.
As part of the initiative, Riyadh hosted Korean Film Week at Cinehouse from January 19 to 23.
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.
The KSA TAM system offers in-depth insights into audience behavior and advertising impact, enabling Rotana to refine its production and advertising strategies for maximum efficiency.
The programme helped the participants at every stage of production, right from scriptwriting and budgeting to direction and even visual character development, including costume design.
Highlights of the upcoming Co-Production Salon include a 'Wall of Fame' showcasing the best of the region's media industry, and the exclusive CEO Opening Hour networking session.
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 Saudi pavilion will serve as a central hub, inviting global industry experts and investors to connect with Saudi filmmakers, showcase the Kingdom’s cinematic talent, and explore Saudi Arabia's potential ...
This year’s event is dedicated to empowering Arab women by highlighting their stories and addressing the stereotypes that misrepresent their roles and ambitions in society.
The Film AlUla Audience Award and Film AlUla Best Saudi Film Award aim to raise the bar for artistic excellence while fostering a deeper connection between filmmakers and their audiences.
The partnerships are an important step towards enriching Saudi cinema scene and providing content that suits the taste of the local audiences.
CineGouna Market provides a platform for filmmakers to connect, share ideas, and showcase their work.
Saudi Minister of Culture stressed the importance of the film industry as an economy that is built and opportunities are created.
Saudi features and shorts will be screened across theatres in China, the world’s largest cinema market.
SFC aims to foster stronger cultural and cinematic ties between Saudi Arabia and South Korea while promoting creative collaboration at the festival.
Officials from the foundation will participate in panel discussions and networking events.
Awards will be presented for the best short film, best documentary, best animated film, best actor and best director.
The commission seeks to generate global interest in Saudi stories and productions while building connections with filmmakers around the world.
The Commission’s participation in the festival includes organising a roundtable event titled 'Challenges Facing Modern and Emerging Archives in Particular.'
The initiative will gather and preserve films from a range of sources, including both private and public sector institutions, as well as individual filmmakers.
The film is a co-production between King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture and Egyptian producer Mohamed Hefzy’s Film Clinic.
Local content is booming in the Arab world and the opening up of Saudi Arabia’s media landscape has especially seen an unprecedented rise in creative and local productions. At a ...
The AIFF's partners have granted awards, both in-kind and in cash, totaling $200,000 to the winners.
AFCI enables film commissions and industry partners to bring productions to life through knowledge-sharing, skill development and connection.
The theme of this year festival is 'Our Stories, Our Narratives.
Each screening will be followed by a question-and-answer session with visiting Saudi film representatives.
'Norah' is the first Saudi feature film to be shot at AlUla with an all-Saudi cast and more than 40% Saudi crew.
The participation in the festival aims to cultivate international partnerships and investments in the film industry between the Kingdom and China, fostering cultural exchange between the two countries.
The film made history as the first Saudi feature ever to be screened in Cannes’ Official Selection.
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.
On May 23, 'Norah' will screen at Cannes, the first Saudi film ever selected in the festival's 77-year history, shot entirely in AlUla with a local cast.
The foundation strives to foster cultural understanding and expand perspectives by promoting the exploration of diverse storytelling narratives through film and cinema.
In its initial phase, the oversight will focus on regulating the licensing for permanent, temporary, and special cinemas.
The film is supported by the Saudi Film Commission’s Daw Initiative and Neom, which provided incentives and on-the-ground support.
Additionally, the Saudi Film Commission will host multiple panel discussions during the festival, delving into the most recent advancements within the film industry.
The Saudi film funding programme selected four features and 11 short films from 170 submissions over the past year.
The film is a co-production between King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture and Film Clinic.
The commission aims to highlight a range of perspectives and ideas by facilitating communication between filmmakers and industry experts.
This is done with the aim of making cinemas more accessible to a wider audience in KSA.
Film AlUla's presence at Cannes underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to fostering a vibrant film industry and showcasing the nation's rich cultural heritage on the global stage.
For the first time, the festival will also hold events in the new Al-Khobar Cinematheque.
The film is scheduled for its initial screening on May 4th, followed by a second showing on May 5th.
The commission also slashed the fee for license to operate a cinema to show one or more films on a permanent or temporary basis.
The film premiered locally at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah last December.
The event features screenings of over 20 Saudi feature and short films that have previously been showcased at both local and international film festivals.
Making waves in the digital drama scene, Egyptian filmmaker Tarek Nasr, the creative force behind hits like 'The Giza Killer' on Shahid, opens up to BroadcastPro ME about his content ...
The film is based on true events that took place in Aden around 2019.
The festival will be held over five days, from April 14 to 18, 2024.
The 10th edition of MAFF Industry Days will be held from April 23-26, 2024.
An agreement was signed to enhance collaboration in the film industry between the Kingdom and the People’s Republic of China, focusing on investment opportunities such as a mutual film fund ...
Formichetti will support the first wave of emerging Saudi design talent, as both the film and fashion pathways converge.
The facility, to launch in June 2024, will complement a film studio already in operation.
The Saudi pavilion aims to inspire global producers to explore the captivating filming locations of Saudi Arabia.
In addition to the panels, the ACC will reveal a new edition of its Arab Cinema Magazine.
Backed by the Saudi Film Commission, Neom and Riyadh-based production company AlSarid Films, 'Within Sand' is written and directed by first-time filmmaker Moe Alatawi.
This year, average ticket prices decreased by over 16% compared to last year.
The training programmes and additional initiatives are part of the Saudi Film Commission's commitment to fostering and empowering local talent, contributing to the development of the Kingdom's film industry.
Earlier editions of the programme featured more than 62 training courses, equipping and empowering a diverse cohort of more than 2,430 individuals.