Tag: filmmakers

July 17, 2025

The open call invites short films, documentaries, animations and music videos with a maximum runtime of 20 minutes.

Exclusive – MediaCast launches second MCX experience centre in Dubai

July 8, 2025

The new MCX functions as an interactive hub for broadcasters, filmmakers, musicians, podcasters and students to explore complete creative media workflows.

Electriclime° hosts talk on AI in advertising and filmmaking at new W13 office

June 2, 2025

The next event at °W13 will be held on June 12th, with the theme focused on Sustainability in Commercial Production.

Red Sea International Film Festival opens film submissions for second edition

Red Sea International Film Festival opens submissions for fifth edition

May 30, 2025

During the early bird period, entries can be submitted free of charge, with standard submission fees beginning on July 7.

Red Sea Souk opens submissions for 2025 Project Market

May 22, 2025

This is an opportunity for filmmakers to access funding, connect with decision-makers, and bring their stories to audiences around the world.

Saudi Arabia’s CDF unveils major film financing framework at Cannes

May 21, 2025

During the event, CDF announced a significant expansion of its role in supporting film projects, introducing a comprehensive financial excellence framework.

Disguise to demo entertainment technology at Middle East trade shows

May 9, 2025

The technology platform and solutions provider will be attending a range of key industry events as it tours the Middle East region in May.

ACC expands global reach with ninth Critics Awards for Arab films

May 8, 2025

This year’s winners will be revealed during a ceremony on May 17 in Cannes.

Amman Int’l Film Festival to premiere 22 films shot in Gaza amid ongoing conflict

Palestinian Film Festival Australia returns for 13th edition

May 1, 2025

The film festival returns with powerful stories of identity, resilience and defiance.

Saudi Film Commission launches ‘Cinemaa’ initiative

April 18, 2025

The Cinamaa website is a platform for aspiring filmmakers, critics and enthusiasts to access articles, research, discussions, workshops and short films, while sharing their own work and learning about film.

Paramount Hotel Dubai champions next-gen filmmakers at Black Sheep Film Festival

March 24, 2025

With 410 attendees, panel discussions and industry leaders in the room, the event was a celebration of creativity, networking and dreams, aligning with the hotel’s We Create Drama vision.

Red Sea Fund returns with Fund Talks series

March 6, 2025

The discussion will shed light on how the foundation cultivates emerging talent and supports innovative storytelling.

Filmmakers explore impact of documentaries as agents of change at Xposure

February 24, 2025

The international panelists share their journeys navigating the intersection of storytelling, ethics, and impact, with the documentary genre blending emotion, urgency and responsibility.

Saudi Film Commission joins Asian Film Commissions Network

January 27, 2025

It will promote and facilitate cross-border co-productions.

Sony announces BURANO version 2.0 firmware update

January 24, 2025

BURANO Version 2.0 will include additional recording modes, added support for SDI output, proxy recording and more.

Red Sea Labs announces selected teams for SeriesLab Programme 2024

September 30, 2024

Participants will also benefit from a two-week trip to Los Angeles, where they will attend workshops and take part in the Film Independent Forum.

King Abdulaziz University to host second Student Film Festival in December

September 29, 2024

Awards will be presented for the best short film, best documentary, best animated film, best actor and best director.

Doha Film Institute opens jury registrations for Ajyal Film Festival 2024

September 22, 2024

To be eligible for registration, participants must be between eight and 25 years old and reside in Qatar.

Dubai Culture and Art Jameel announce recipients of Research and Practice Platform grants

September 12, 2024

The recipients were chosen from a diverse group of multi-disciplinary creatives, including filmmakers, writers, curators, painters, designers, performance artists and others from across the UAE.

Netflix and Arab Fund for Arts and Culture launch short film initiative

September 3, 2024

The three-day workshop will be held across Cairo, Dubai and Jeddah, with all participants receiving an opportunity to visit Netflix’s production studios in Europe in early 2025.

CIFF 2024 to host specialised workshops to support filmmakers

August 12, 2024

Applications for these workshops are open until August 31, 2024.

Creo announces inaugural edition of Sony Future Filmmaker Awards

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards opens submissions for 2025 edition

July 12, 2024

The awards are completely free-to-enter and open to filmmakers from around the world.

Amman Int’ Film Festival hosts master classes with filmmakers and industry experts

July 4, 2024

During the masterclass, the filmmakers will share their journeys in the acting world, discussing the challenges they encountered at their careers.

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards announces 2024 winners

May 31, 2024

The six winners received a range of cash prizes and Sony camera equipment.

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin gears up for 10th edition

January 19, 2024

The event will bring key market players together, including content buyers, co-producers, financiers, distributors, and performing arts institutions.

Advanced Media to launch CINETomorrow in January 2024

December 21, 2023

CINETomorrow aims to be a impactful event, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and a forward-looking approach to the ever-evolving landscape of digital cinema and sustainable practices in the media and entertainment ...

El Gouna Film Festival partners with O West for Seed Funding initiative

December 18, 2023

The fund is designed to discover new cinematic voices that have developed original narratives through the acquisition of initial funding.

Spacetoon embarks on talent quest at Red Sea International Film Festival

December 5, 2023

Spacetoon's participation aligns seamlessly with its strategic vision to foster local talent and expand its portfolio of Arabic and family-centric content.

Insights from IBC 2023

October 1, 2023

A number of pivotal topics were highlighted at the 2023 IBC show, including cloud, artificial intelligence, 5G, VR/AR/XR, metaverse, gaming, and edge computing.

Plotting an independent path

September 18, 2023

In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, Pratixa Shah, co-founder of The Plot Pictures, talks about her role in shaping the UAE's indie film scene and shares insights into her ...

El Gouna Film Festival introduces CineGouna Market for networking

September 7, 2023

The central objective of the market is to facilitate connections among film professionals and the commercialisation of films.

Canon and Zebra Productions Kenya to empower filmmakers

July 28, 2023

There will be two sets of workshops, each lasting three months.

Lights, Camera, Generative AI!

by Hasit Trivedi

May 10, 2023

Over the last few years, generative AI has gained a lot of attention in the film industry. But now we are ready for the next big leap, with various deep ...

Sharjah Art Foundation opens call for SFP6 Short Film Production Grant

April 4, 2023

Filmmakers interested in screening their films during the next edition of SFP are invited to submit their pitch by April 23, 2023.

Netflix and Chicken & Egg Pictures launch R&D grant

March 19, 2023

Up to 30 filmmaking teams will receive either a $10,000 research grant or a $20,000 development grant to use towards a documentary project.

The Plot Pictures invites creatives from GCC and MENAT to submit pitches

March 13, 2023

The Plot Pictures aims to provide local talents with a platform to share their voices and introduce them to the international fora.

Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert concludes second edition with awards ceremony

December 13, 2022

A total of 27 open-air screenings at the nature reserve explored themes of Arab identity.

Saudi Film Commission launches new edition of Daw to fund local productions

December 9, 2022

The new edition will offer financial grants for Saudi-based production companies looking to produce short films or feature films.

‘Sharjah Safari’ documentary bags two international awards

November 11, 2022

Together with Sharjah Government Media Bureau and Environment and Protected Areas Authority, Sharjah Broadcasting Authority produced the film.

Canon’s African dream

by Sarah Nathan

October 17, 2022

Africa’s evolving content landscape has inspired many global companies to set up shop in the region but few have gone the extra mile like Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA). ...

Red Sea International Film Festival sets dates for second edition

RedSeaIFF announces Short Film Klinik programme

October 10, 2022

In addition to the scriptwriting workshops, there will be a subsidised production period for a whole year in the presence of the participants.

SIFF 2022 to host panel discussion on current realities shaping future of cinema

October 6, 2022

The discussion will offer insights into varied aspects of filmmaking from October 10-15 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, Sharjah.

Warehouse421 offers course on making films sustainably as part of fall programme

September 16, 2022

Running from September 21 until December 25, the Fall 2022 programme presents 35+ talks, workshops and special events as well as a three-day professional development course led by Greener Screens ...

Iranian actress and Arab filmmaker join Venice film fest as jury member

Saudi Film Commission participates in 79th Venice International Film Festival

September 2, 2022

The commission will showcase the benefits of the Saudi cash rebate programme to international filmmakers and producers.

Advanced Media ties with SAE Dubai to empower filmmakers

August 30, 2022

Every year, Advanced Media will award scholarships to deserving Iranian and Palestinian students filmmaking students worth $13612.96.

Why content is king – perspectives from content creators and filmmakers

August 27, 2022

Canon recently hosted a panel discussion with three well-known content creators working in different spaces – films, documentaries and social media platforms – to explore how they have evolved on ...

Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards extends deadline for submission

June 27, 2022

All material that has been aired/produced/posted online after January 1, 2020, is eligible for submission.

Red Sea International Film Festival announces 48Hr Film Challenge

June 9, 2022

The winning team will go on to participate in a tailored educational residency programme with renowned French cinematographers in 2023.

Bringing virtual production to the Middle East

April 11, 2022

In 2020, 'The Mandalorian' marked a paradigm shift for filmmakers and producers. Inspired by its trailblazing production that saw an impressive combination of extended reality and virtual production, Fractal Studio ...

Third edition of Al Ain Film Festival announced with 378 films

January 6, 2021

Four new initiatives have also been announced as part of the new edition by Amer Salmeen Al Murry, Founder and Director General of the Festival.

Red Sea Film Festival opens applications for 48-hour film challenge

October 5, 2020

The applicants will get access to three days of technical workshops and mentorship before the 48-hour shoot which will take place from October 22 to 24.

FUNN to launch virtual event in October to celebrate filmmakers

September 23, 2020

Additionally, nine artistic and applied workshops for all age groups will be organised based on two workshops per day.

Sharjah Art Foundation announces winners of Short Film Production Grant

July 28, 2020

New Films by grantees Nadira Amrani, Soha Shukayr, and Pelin Tan and Anton Vidokle will be presented at the 2020 and 2021 editions of Sharjah Film Platform.

Cairo International Film Festival opens for submissions

June 4, 2020

The last date for submission is August 31.

Arab Cinema Center launches live interview series with filmmakers on Instagram

May 5, 2020

The first episode is scheduled to stream on May 7 at 5:00 pm (UAE) and will be available in Arabic or English subtitles.

Image Nation Abu Dhabi invites submissions for AFS Young Filmmakers workshop

April 18, 2020

The deadline for submissions is April 30.

The Rise of Nigerian Cinema

by Shifa Naseer

April 8, 2020

Nigerian filmmakers Saheed Apanpa and Tchidi Chikere and production house PUE Pictures CEO Phina Egbuchu speak with Shifa Naseer about the evolution of the cultural identity of Nigerian cinema.

Academy pledges $6m to support motion picture industry employees

April 6, 2020