Red Sea film festival amps up star power
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 ...
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 ...
Prestigious speakers for In Conversation With strand and Souk Talents programme to include Andrew Garfield, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Michael Mann and Eva Longoria
Joining this year's stellar International Spectacular line-up is Lumière: Le Cinema by Thierry Frémaux, Director of the Lumière Institute in Lyon and General Delegate of the Festival de Cannes.
The Souk opened its call for submissions to filmmakers across Asia for the first time this year, resulting in 28% of total submissions originating from the continent.
'My Driver and I' was supported by the Cairo Film Connection, the UK Global Screen Fund, and the Red Sea Film Foundation.
The 'Arab Spectacular' programme this year is a vibrant showcase of innovative storytelling that reflects both the cultural heritage and contemporary experiences of the region.
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 Festival Favourites programme is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity, showcasing award-winning films from every corner of the world.
Twelve films have been curated for the 4th edition of the festival’s Short Film Competition, featuring stories from Ethiopia, Kenya, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Mauritius.
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 ...
The fourth edition of the fest has selected 15 short films from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morrocco, Egypt and beyond.
The Shorts category of RSIFF showcases inspiring stories from the new wave of young talent and filmmakers rising in the Kingdom.
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.
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 ...
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Accreditation for the fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival is open until September 22, 2024.
Films participating in the event will vie for the Yusr Awards.
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 work-in-progress copies of the seven selected films will play to producers, buyers, distributors, post-production companies and festival programmers.
The two winning team leaders will earn a residency at a film event in France, with their films being showcased at the RedSeaIFF 2024.
'Norah' is the first Saudi feature film to be shot at AlUla with an all-Saudi cast and more than 40% Saudi crew.
The challenge will conclude with the screening of the films in September 2024, followed by the selection and awarding of the two winning teams.
Former Red Sea Film Foundation board member Mohammed Asseri will serve as the foundation’s acting CEO in the interim.
The Women in Cinema gala highlighted the contributions of these female talents, showcasing their significant impact on the film industry across various regions.
Submissions must be made by August 22, 2024, while the early bird submission period ends on July 5.
The event is scheduled to take place at the RedSeaIFF's new headquarters in Al-Balad.
The Saudi pavilion aims to inspire global producers to explore the captivating filming locations of Saudi Arabia.
Participants will benefit from mentoring by a Head of Studies and a Head of Script Development, guided by international specialists covering various facets of cinema and the industry.
All signs point to a flourishing Arabic content sector in 2024 with Saudi Arabia contributing significantly to the advancement of this sector.
The Lodge is open to teams of Saudi, Arab, African, and Asian filmmakers and producers.
The deadline for the submission of applications is January 7, 2023.
This film, a modern take on Abdel-Quddous’ novel, previously brought to the screen in 1972, is scheduled for release later this year.
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution in the Arab world, while The Party Film Sales handles worldwide distribution.
This award marks the beginning of several initiatives that Asharq Documentary has in store to acknowledge and incentivize filmmaking talent, demonstrating its commitment to bolstering the regional film industry.
The association's primary function would involve formulating legislative frameworks for the industry, along with advocating for the labor rights of cinema professionals.
The films is a co-production between Egypt, Tunisia and France.
The unveiling of the project took place in a panel discussion, covering various facets of intellectual property development at the Red Sea International Film Festival.
Spacetoon's participation aligns seamlessly with its strategic vision to foster local talent and expand its portfolio of Arabic and family-centric content.
The film is an international co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia.
On December 7, 2023, the film will be available on Netflix across 190 countries globally.
The two movies will be among the first to be filmed in 2024 at Film AlUla’s full-service state-of-the-art production facility.
Director Mohamed Ben Attia will introduce both screenings and will be available for post-screening Q&A sessions, joined by producer Dora Bouchoucha and actors Majd Mastoura and Samer Bicharat.
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 Arab premiere of the film will take place as part of the Arab Spectacular Competition on December 4, 2023.
The festival is scheduled to commence on November 30, screening the fantasy film HWJN' directed by Yasir Al-Yasiri as the opening film
The company will be based out of Riyadh and will operate alongside recently launched distribution company TwentyOne Entertainment, also overseen by Chesney.
The film is expected to screen twice at Vox Cinemas 5 in Red Sea Mall during the festival's runtime.
The awards aim to acknowledge and support emerging filmmaking talents in the region.
With a screenplay by Troy Kennedy Martin, 'Ferrari' has been adapted from the 1991 biography 'Enzo Ferrari: The Man, the Cars, the Races, the Machine' by motorsport journalist Brock Yates.
The screening will include an introduction by the film's director, Hussen Ibraheem, who will be present alongside the film's producer, Tania El-Khoury.
The newly revealed films have become part of a collection of 60 additional titles disclosed in the last three weeks.
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.
This film, a modern take on Abdel-Quddous’ novel, previously brought to the screen in 1972, is scheduled for release later this year.
The film explores the tension between faith and purpose, eroding myths and challenging class prejudice to expose the ways we are all more connected than we know.
The film is screening as part of the festival’s previously announced Arab Spectacular line-up.
The film is an international co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia.
As part of the Red Sea Fund, 'Behind the Mountain' won both production and post-production rounds in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
Film Clinic will bring titles from Cannes, Venice, Sundance, and Toronto to the 2023 Red Sea International Film Festival.