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Palestinian documentary ‘No Other Land’ wins at Independent Spirit Awards

‘No Other Land’ wins Best Documentary at 97th Academy Awards

March 3, 2025

This film by a Palestinian-Israeli collective of four young activists has been made as an act of creative resistance on the path to greater justice.

Shahid to release Egyptian thriller ‘Flight 404’ starring Mona Zaki

Egypt selects ‘Flight 404’ starring Mona Zaki for 2025 Oscar submission

by Staff Reporter

September 19, 2024

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.

Morocco selects ‘Everybody Loves Touda’ for 97th Academy Awards submission

by Staff Reporter

September 10, 2024

'Everybody Loves Touda' marks Morocco's 20th submission for the Oscars since the country began participating in the category in 1977.

Germany shortlists ‘The Seed of The Sacred Fig’ to submit for 97th Oscars

by Staff Reporter

August 14, 2024

Ahead of its premiere in Cannes 2024, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced to eight years in prison by Iranian authorities.

Oscars 2022 opens ‘fan-favourite’ awards for Twitter users to vote

Oscars to introduce new category for casting directors

by Staff Reporter

February 9, 2024

The Academy Award for Achievement in Casting will be introduced to the Oscars beginning with the 98th edition that will honour the films released in 2025.

Thaqafiya Channel secures broadcasting rights for prestigious film and TV awards

by Staff Reporter

January 8, 2024

The accolades encompass the Golden Globes, Emmys, and the Academy Awards.

Two Arab films share top documentary prize at Cannes 2023

Two Arab films shortlisted for 96th Academy Awards

by Staff Reporter

December 22, 2023

The 96th Academy Awards will proceed to the next round of voting with 15 films selected from each category, and the ultimate nominations are set to be announced on January ...

Tunisian film ‘Four Daughters’ celebrates gala premiere at Red Sea Int’l Film Festival

by Staff Reporter

December 5, 2023

The film is an international co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia.

Mohamed Kordofani drops first trailer of ‘Goodbye Julia’

Lupita Nyong’o takes on executive producer role for Mohamed Kordofani’s ‘Goodbye Julia’

by Staff Reporter

November 9, 2023

The film is produced by Amjad Abu Alala’s Station Films and co-produced by Ali Alarabi, CEO and founder of Ambient Light.

MAD Solutions acquires distribution rights to Mohamed Kordofani’s ‘Goodbye Julia’

Sudan selects ‘Goodbye Julia’ as official entry for Oscars 2024

by Staff Reporter

September 27, 2023

The film is produced by Amjad Abu Alala’s Station Films and co-produced by Ali Alarabi, CEO and founder of Ambient Light.

Israel submits ‘Seven Blessings’ for Oscars 2024

by Staff Reporter

September 26, 2023

'Seven Blessings' is director Ayelet Menahemi Menahemi’s first feature since 2007’s 'Noodle'.

Iranian filmmakers call for alternative Oscar entry to represent Iran

by Staff Reporter

September 21, 2023

The IIFMA noted that the chosen film did not adequately represent the creative output of Iranian filmmakers this year, many of whom operate discreetly or are in exile.

Two films supported by Doha Film Institute to screen at Cannes

Turkey selects Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s ‘About Dry Grasses’ as Oscar submission

by Staff Reporter

September 11, 2023

The film, penned by Akin Aksu, Ebru Ceylan and Nuri Bilge Ceylan, is set to make its North American premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.

Academy establishes new production and technology division

by Staff Reporter

April 2, 2023

The Academy now has 18 branches representing all areas of the film industry.

Morocco selects ‘The Blue Caftan’ to represent the country at the Oscars

Academy Awards 2023 shortlists three Arab films

by Staff Reporter

December 23, 2022

Voting for nominations will take place from January 12-17, and results will be announced on January 24.

Iraq’s official Oscars submission ‘The Exam’ to screen in Abu Dhabi

by Staff Reporter

December 19, 2022

The seven-time international award-winning film 'The Exam' is a joint production between the Kurdistan regional government, Germany, and Qatar.

Academy invites Egyptian composer Hesham Nazih to join Oscars voting membership

by Staff Reporter

June 30, 2022

Following his career-defining score for the Pharaohs' Golden Parade last year, Nazih was tapped to write the music for Marvel Studios' latest series, 'Moon Knight'.

Disney surpasses 137m paid subs on D2C, plans 100 new titles annually for Plus

Disney+ runs first live streaming test in US

by Staff Reporter

February 10, 2022

In a first for the service, Disney+ live-streamed the announcement of the 2022 Academy Awards nominations.

Jordanian short film ‘Tala’vision’ shortlisted for 2022 Academy Awards

by Staff Reporter

December 23, 2021

The final list of Oscar nominations will be revealed on February 8, and the awards will be handed out on March 27.

‘A Broken House’ about Syrian artist makes Oscars 2022 Best Documentary shortlist

by Staff Reporter

December 22, 2021

'A Broken House' is a story of love, loss, and creating pathways home.

Netflix to launch ‘Celebrating Arab Cinema’ collection with award-winning films

by Staff Reporter

December 5, 2021

The collection includes films such as 'The Present', 'White Helmets' and more from 47 filmmakers.

Two films by Arab directors shortlisted for Oscars

by Staff Reporter

February 11, 2021

The official nominations will be announced on March 15, ahead of the Oscars ceremony.

TV industry set for Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards 2019

by Staff Reporter

September 3, 2019

The winning productions will be awarded the prestigious Gold, Silver and Black Dolphin Trophies for the 10th time.

Oscars Academy extends invitation to nine Arab filmmakers

by Staff Reporter

July 8, 2019

The appointments from the Arab world form part of a growing wave of diversification within the Academys hallowed ranks. This year marked the first time female invitees made up half ...

Documenting the undocumented

by Vijaya Cherian

April 7, 2019

A creative directorial approach and powerful performances from non-actors are at the heart of Capernaums hard-hitting narrative. Read our interview with the director-producer couple Nadine Labaki and Khaled Mouzanar.

Oscar nominee Capernaum to screen across the Middle East this March

by Staff Reporter

February 25, 2019

Regional film distributor Empire Entertainment in collaboration with Mooz Films has announced the release of Nadine Labaki's Oscar-nominated film in theaters across the Middle East.

Free Solo wins Oscar for Best Documentary feature

by Garima Rawat

February 25, 2019

National Geographics co-production with Abu Dhabi-based Image Nation, Free Solo, wins an Oscar for the best documentary. Dubbed in Arabic, it will air on National Geographic Abu Dhabi in April.

Academy Awards inducts 12 Arab filmmakers as members

by Staff Reporter

July 10, 2018

Lebanese director Nadine Labaki.A total of 12 Arab filmmakers have joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which runs the annual Oscars Awards.The filmmakers ...

Moonlight wins the best picture Oscar

by Staff Reporter

February 27, 2017

Moonlight won the best picture Oscar at the 89th Academy Awards on February 26 in Los Angeles.La La Land was incorrectly named and just as the team was in the process ...

Theeb readies for the Oscars

by Vibhuti Arora

January 17, 2016

A scene from the film Theeb.The new year began on a positive note for Arab filmmakers with two nominations for the Oscars. Sanad-funded Jordanian film Theeb is in the race for the ...

Theeb shortlisted for Best Foreign-Language Film at the Oscars

by Staff Reporter

December 21, 2015

Naji Abu Nowar's Jordanian film Theeb has made it into the Oscars race after being shortlisted among the nine films to be considered for the Best Foreign-Language Film Award in ...

12 Years a Slave wins the Oscar for Best Picture

by Vibhuti Arora

March 3, 2014

12 Years a Slave won the best picture award at the 86th Academy Awards, while Gravity won seven Oscars, including an award for Director Alfonso Cuaron. The film also won ...

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