Saudi film ‘The Seven Dogs’ begins production with record $40m budget
'The Seven Dogs' will be the first film shot at Big Time Studios.
'The Seven Dogs' will be the first film shot at Big Time Studios.
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.
This extension is in response to the high demand for registration through the festival's official website.
'My Treat' will be directed by Karim Abouzeid, with a screenplay by Saudi-Palestinian writer Noha Saadi, based on an original story by Alamiya Filmed Entertainment chief Wesam Kattan.
This year’s edition will throw a greater spotlight on Arab Cinema and introduce additional awards, including the Horizons of Arab Cinema Awards.
The 15th edition of ALFILM, boasting over 7000 visitors, marked its most successful year to date.
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 ...
At Qumra 2024, esteemed industry mentors from 41 nations will be on hand to offer valuable feedback through personalised one-on-one sessions and consultations.
Al-Bakri started out at Jordanian Royal Film Commission in 2007 as a capacity-building manager and rapidly rose to the role of managing director in 2009.
Alam, which narrates the story of a Palestinian teenager who agrees to take part in a mysterious and life-changing operation, has won a spate of awards at several international film ...
The move is in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 that aims at the diversification of the country economically, socially, and culturally.
The collection showcases the diversity and richness of the region.
As part of Venice Production Bridge, ACC will host panel discussions and meetings featuring film professionals from around the Arab world.
The film festival will open with 'The Last Queen', with the screening held at Ciné Lumiere and followed by a Q&A with co-director Damien Onouri.
A total of $830,000 in cash prizes and $126,000 in-kind prizes were awarded to Saudi, Arab and African projects in the development and work-in-progress stages.
The Amman Film Industry Days (AFID), the professional arm of the festival, will take place within the same period.
The annual event is a key platform for Arab Cinema that continues to attract submissions from international filmmaking talent.
The number of cinema screens in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow to 2,500 screens by 2030 from 300 in 2020.
The upcoming edition will showcase 36 films from across 18 countries, including Arab and North Africa.
This is the first time a leading regional network has invested in several Arabic-language short films. The deal represents a big win for MENA filmmakers and distributors.
Among the participating films, "Elm el-Wosool" is the first Egyptian movie to screen at an international film festival since the beginning of 2019.
Image Nation's latest production, Emirati body-swapping film Rashid & Rajab, has attracted international attention with a sales agent secured at Cannes. The films producers share their experience with Rachel Dawson.
Tunisian director, Kaouther Ben Hania.In its 40th edition, to be held from November 20 - 29, the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced establishing a ...
Participants at the 2017 CineGouna Platform initiative.During the second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival, an international jury of film experts, will decide winners among ...
Emirati director Fadel Saeed AlMuhairi.The makers of Emirati debut animation feature Catsaway are seeking funds for production. Emirati director Fadel Saeed AlMuhairi has confirmed to BroadcastPro ...
A still from the Lebanese documentary Those Who Remain by Eliane Raheb.Co-presented by Alserkal Avenue, Cinema Akil will present four film screenings, every Wednesday during Ramadan ...
Still from Capernaum.Lebanese director Nadine Labakis Capernaum won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.The film revolves around a 12-year-old boy who takes his parents ...
For the first time at the Cannes International Film Festival, Palestinians have official representation adjacent to the first official pavilion from Saudi Arabia.While 18 Palestinian films have been selected for ...
Fadi Ismail, Group Director of O3 Productions.O3 Productions, the drama and film production arm of MBC Group and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, have announced a new ...
Arabic actress Mayssa Maghrebi (far left in pic) with rest of the cast.Arabic actress Mayssa Maghrebi will be appearing both in front of the camera and ...
Still from Lebanese entry, The President's Visit, to be screened at Cairo Cinema Days.The second edition of Cairo Cinema Days (Ayam El Qahera El Cinema'eya) will be ...
Abu Bakr Shawky's first feature film Yomeddin is the first independent Egyptian full-length film to be part of the Cannes International Film Festival.Yomeddin tells the coming-of-age tale of lifetime leprosarium inhabitant, ...
The 10th Muscat International Film Festival (MIFF) from March 26-31, will celebrate a decade of Omani cinema with 115 movies, three premieres and two special nights with contemporary social themes ...
Emirati filmmaker Abdullah Aljunaibi (extreme left) with crew.With his debut feature film Camera garnering positive reviews and awards, Emirati filmmaker Abdullah Aljunaibi speaks to Supriya Srinivas ...
Still from Arabian WarriorThe Middle East premiere of the first joint Saudi-American movie production, Arabian Warrior, takes place on 12 March, at Roxy Cinemas in City Walk, ...
Still from 3000 Nights by Mai Masri, that received funding in the past from the Jordan Film Fund.The Royal Film Commission - Jordan (RFC) has resumed the Jordan ...
In its 11th edition, the Cairo International Womens Film Festival (CIWFF) from March 3-7 will be screening 54 films from 34 different countries including feature, documentaries and animated films, all executed ...
H.E. Maryam Eid AlMheiri (right in pic), Director General of Abu Dhabi Government Media Office, CEO of Media Zone Authority Abu Dhabi and twofour54, presented ...
Film screening of Theeb, 2017. Directed by Naji Abu Nawar. Image courtesy of Sharjah Art Foundation.Sharjah Art Foundation has announced the launch of the new Sharjah ...
The Malmö Arab Film Festival (MAFF) in Sweden, a partner of the Arab Cinema Center (ACC), has announced an open call for applications for Arab film projects to take part ...
DIFF Chairman Abdulhamid Juma (right) was presented the award by The Hollywood Reporter's Alex RitmanThe Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) Chairman Abdulhamid Juma and Artistic Director ...
The cast and crew of new Emirati sports film Fan of Amoory attended the movies premiere at Vox Cinemas, Yas Mall, on February 5, 2018.The film tells the story of ...
Comedy adventure Taffash and the Forty Thieves, produced by AK Studios Bahrain, went through a three-month pre-production phase and a 40-day shoot 10 days in ...
Pic courtesy Saudi GazetteThe 11th Asian Film Festival celebrating Asian cinema and culture kicked off with a screening of a popular Indonesian movie at the Indonesian ...
As part of the inaugural season of CinemaNA, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi and Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi are presenting the Academy Award-nominated Arab film Ajami on Tuesday, ...
The Insult, Ziad Doueri's tense Beirut-set courtroom thriller, has become the first Lebanese film to nominated in the Oscars' foreign-language category, being named to the final shortlist of five, as ...
Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced the Dubai Film Markets (DFM) plans to strengthen its programme to further support filmmakers and promote Arab cinema on an international platform for ...