The first cycle of the Red Sea Fund is dedicated to projects that have completed production, providing post-production support across feature-length fiction, documentary and animation films.
The agreement with Effat University’s Cinematic Arts School aims to empower Saudi women filmmakers through financial and professional support.
The industry platform, held alongside the Red Sea International Film Festival, concluded in Jeddah with 10 jury awards and multiple cash and in-kind prizes totalling roughly $700,000.
Together, the three editions have backed a total of 10 films, representing a dynamic range of voices, cultures and cinematic styles.
The lineup features 24 projects currently in development, eight works in progress and eight episodic series.
The award-winning films will be screened at the 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival in December; the filmmakers to participate in an exclusive film residency in France in 2026.
Selected films will be screened on December 9, 2025, in the presence of the young filmmakers and their families.
Toronto International Film Festival 2025 will screen six films supported by the Red Sea Film Foundation.
Shot over more than 55 days in eight Saudi cities, the story unfolds against the backdrop of Hajj.
Five Red Sea–supported films selected across Venice Spotlight, Giornate degli Autori and Critics’ Week.
In September 2025, all completed films will be screened during two professional days dedicated to industry engagement and feedback.
The deadline for submissions is August 21, 2024.
The Red Sea Film Foundation supported these projects through its Red Sea Fund and Red Sea Souk initiatives.
To date, the Red Sea Fund, has supported over 280 film projects, including titles that have gone on to screen at major international festivals and reach wide audiences.
Aspiring filmmakers in Saudi Arabia aged between 18 and 25 are invited to submit their applications by June 19, 2025.
Aspiring filmmakers in Saudi Arabia aged between 18 and 25 are invited to submit their applications by June 15, 2025.
Halligan succeeds critic Kaleem Aftab, who stepped down in March after serving as the Red Sea Festival’s Director of International Programming for four years.
Baltyuor was the first head of Ithra Cinema and the first CEO of the Saudi Film Council.
Tunisian film 'Promised Sky', supported by Red Sea Film Foundation, has been selected to open this year’s Un Certain Regard section at the 78th Festival de Cannes.
Five Saudi documentary highlighting the Kingdom’s heritage will be featured in the programme.
Over the course of four days, directors will explore their creative voice, gain industry insights and refine their storytelling approach through group work, and one-on-one guidance.
Red Sea Fund to grant two awards of $6662.69 each for Development and Production categories.
Filmmakers from Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Africa and Asia can apply through the website before the April 21 deadline.
Red Sea Film Foundation-backed films 'Yunan', 'To a Land Unknown', 'To Kill a Mongolian Horse' and 'Yalla Parkour' are set to be showcased.
In this new series, the foundation will spotlight some of the filmmakers who were part of this programme.
The discussion will shed light on how the foundation cultivates emerging talent and supports innovative storytelling.
The recognition of these films highlights the Red Sea Film Foundation’s ongoing dedication to supporting unique voices through the Red Sea Fund.
The Red Sea Film Foundation will also participate in the Saudi Pavilion at the European Film Market during the film festival.
In 2025, the programme will include five workshops – the first one exclusively addressed to selected Saudi teams, and the other four to all the selected projects.
The screenings will run every Thursday from February 6 to May 22
The festival is set to take place from January 30 to February 9.
'All That’s Left of You' is a historical drama chronicling the story of one family over three generations and examining the passage of trauma to each.
Renowned actors Aamir Khan and Emily Blunt will be celebrated as Red Sea Honourees while Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Nick Jonas, Olivia Wilde and Michelle Yeoh will attend the In Conversation ...
The aim of the programme is to develop narrative television formats set in or related to the Middle East, created by native Arabic speakers from the region.
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 6th edition of the programme is open for submissions from aspiring filmmakers across MENA. It enables participants to develop their projects into full feature scripts with the help of ...
Composers are invited to submit applications by October 2, 2024.
The two top teams will embark on a journey to France for an exclusive artist residency, with their films set to premiere at the fourth edition of Red Sea International ...
The winning teams will be selected by a jury that includes Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek, Saudi star Sara Taibah and French director and screenwriter Claude Mourieras.
The Red Sea Film Foundation has teamed up with TIFF’s Conference Centre to host a panel on September 9, exploring the complexities of collaborating with the Arab world and the ...
Red Sea Film Foundation has raft of activities at Venice Film Festival
The film follows the life of Italian artist and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani and the series of events that changed his life forever
Recently, Al-Turki stepped down as CEO of Red Sea Film Foundation to focus on personal projects and further his career as an independent film producer and businessman.
The winners of this competition will be announced on September 19, 2024.
The line-up has been announced for the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival, taking place from August 28 to September 7, 2024.
The winning teams will be selected by a jury that includes Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek, Saudi star Sara Taibah and French director and screenwriter Claude Mourieras.
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.
Mohamed Hefzy and Fatima AlBanawi produce 'Basma' through their respective production companies, Film Clinic and Alf Wad.
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 foundation strives to foster cultural understanding and expand perspectives by promoting the exploration of diverse storytelling narratives through film and cinema.
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.
The fund now accepts applications from directors of Arab and African origin and nationality.
Attendees of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale are invited to partake in cinematic journeys featuring a handpicked selection of local and international films, available every Thursday until May 23, 2024.
The film follows the life of world-renowned Italian artist and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani and the series of events that changed his life forever
The Lodge is open to teams of Saudi, Arab, African, and Asian filmmakers and producers.
At the Opening Gala, three honorary awards were presented, with Abdullah Al-Sadhan receiving recognition from Mohammed Al Turki, Diane Kruger being honored by juror Fatih Akin, and Ranveer Singh receiving ...
The awards aim to acknowledge and support emerging filmmaking talents in the region.
To date, Neom Media Industries has supported and facilitated more than 35 productions of various scales and genres spanning Hollywood, Bollywood, and the Arab world.
