Saudi Film Commission opens ‘Saudi Pavilion’ at Cannes 2023
The aim of the pavilion is to create a space for dialogue and discussion with film industry leaders from around the world.
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The aim of the pavilion is to create a space for dialogue and discussion with film industry leaders from around the world.
The second cycle of the fund will enable filmmakers from Saudi Arabia, the wider Arab region, and Africa to secure access to crucial funding at the early stages of crafting ...
Female filmmakers to receive awards include Saudi Arabia’s Haifaa Al-Mansour, Palestine’s Annemarie Jacir, Tunisia’s Kaouther Ben Hania and Palestinian-American Cherien Dabis.
The deadline for the submission of applications is January 21.
Film AlUla will also present an exhibition booth at the festival Red Sea Souk to promote the location, along with a 40% cash rebate programme and a range of support ...
The winners received their awards during a special screening held at Vox Cinemas in Red Sea Mall, Jeddah.
The collection of 11 films will be available on Netflix from September 29, 2022.
The film festival welcomes applications from Arab, Asian and African filmmakers to compete for the Yusr Awards.
In addition, the Red Sea Fund has announced 10 winners for its first post-production cycle.
Saudi filmmakers, who have taken part in previous funding cycles, are also eligible to submit their short films for consideration for funds.
As the Kingdom pushes its Vision 2030 agenda, it is aiming to become the Middle East’s film-production powerhouse.
On both days, the screening will be followed by a discussion with the directors.
The first of four funding cycles for 2022 has now opened for post-production.
In cooperation with TorinoFilmLab, Red Sea Lodge seeks to empower cinematic talents to launch and succeed in the film industry.
The screenings will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers or cast involved.
The selected titles are part of the New Saudi/New Cinema Shorts programme, which showcases up-and-coming Saudi filmmakers.
Three committees of industry professionals have been selected for each section of funding.
The fund aims to help Saudi filmmakers who have sustained a financial loss resulting from cancelled/postponed events related to the coronavirus precautionary measures.
