Saudi Arabia is grooming AlUla into a premier global destination for film production, combining state-of-the-art facilities with its unique cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. In conversation with Vijaya Cherian, Zaid ...
The film will be screened alongside two other MAD films titles: 'Ghost Trail' and 'Samia'.
Through its participation, the commission seeks to deepen cultural collaboration, expand global partnerships, and showcase the Kingdom’s scenic and cinematic landscapes.
As part of its participation the commission will screen a selection of short Saudi films under the Saudi Film Nights initiative.
The Saudi pavilion will host a booth for private production and distribution companies to enhance their global visibility and showcase collaboration and investment opportunities.
The Arab Cinema Week will open with 'Three', a psychological horror directed by Nayla Al Khaja.
Leading the slate is 'Battle of Yarmouk' (Khalid Ibn Al-Walid), an English-language epic chronicling the life of the legendary Arab commander Khalid Ibn Al-Walid.
A late 2025 theatrical release is planned for the film, which is produced by Sela, the company owned by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund.
A late 2025 theatrical release is planned for the film, which is produced by Sela, the company owned by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund.
The participation aims to expand international partnership to strengthen and support Saudi Arabis's film sector.
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 Seven Dogs' will be the first film shot at Big Time Studios.
The first phase will target countries such as China, India, and South Korea.
The initiative was discussed at the Busan Asian Contents and Film Market segment held at the ongoing Busan International Film Festival.
The Shorts category of RSIFF showcases inspiring stories from the new wave of young talent and filmmakers rising in the Kingdom.
The commission seeks to generate global interest in Saudi stories and productions while building connections with filmmakers around the world.
Directed by Amer Al Kamel, the film follows a young Saudi man who returns home from his scholarship, only to discover that his family has drastically changed from how he ...
The Commission’s participation in the festival includes organising a roundtable event titled 'Challenges Facing Modern and Emerging Archives in Particular.'
The initiative will gather and preserve films from a range of sources, including both private and public sector institutions, as well as individual filmmakers.
Films participating in the event will vie for the Yusr Awards.
The films were produced under the Ministry of Media’s Saudi Konoz initiative, which highlights the nation’s hidden treasures, significant events and cultural heritage.
'Norah' is the first Saudi feature film to be shot at AlUla with an all-Saudi cast and more than 40% Saudi crew.
The film made history as the first Saudi feature ever to be screened in Cannes’ Official Selection.
Saudi Arabia now boasts 66 cinemas, housing approximately 618 screens and offering a total of 63,373 seats.
The event features screenings of over 20 Saudi feature and short films that have previously been showcased at both local and international film festivals.
An agreement was signed to enhance collaboration in the film industry between the Kingdom and the People’s Republic of China, focusing on investment opportunities such as a mutual film fund ...
The movie is scheduled for a wide release across Saudi Arabia on May 9, 2024.
The first film to receive approval for production within the inaugural season of the fund is 'Awlad Rizk 3'.
The fictional movie draws inspiration from actual events, depicting a tragic incident that unfolded when a fire broke out at an all-girls school.
This year, average ticket prices decreased by over 16% compared to last year.
The films selected for the programme represent Saudi Arabia’s upcoming talent, reflecting the “We Dream, We Achieve” motto of the 93rd Saudi National Day.
Since 2018, the combined seating capacity of 69 Saudi movie theatres has surpassed 64,000, with the participation of over seven operators across more than 20 cities in Saudi Arabia.
The contents of the pavilion include a cinematic exhibition highlighting prominent Saudi films that have earned international awards or impressive box office returns.
The Saudi cinema sector recorded a growth of 28% during Q2 2023.
A diverse line-up of movies features local stories from new and established storytellers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon and UAE.
Saudi Film Commission has licensed 56 theatres with 518 screens in 20 cities since its launch in April 2018.
A bespoke platform will be launched with the first applications expected to start coming in during Q1 2022.
The screenings will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers or cast involved.
The sixth edition of the Gulf Film Festival will open with the screening of Wadjda on April 11, 2013. Wadjda is the first feature film to be shot entirely in ...
