All Middle East articles – Page 9
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NewsWill Smith talks ‘I Am Legend 2’ with Michael B. Jordan; addresses Oscars slap: “I am deeply human”
The actor gave an in-conversation event at Red Sea International Film Festival.
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NewsUS thriller ‘Fourth Wall’, romance ‘Chasing Red’ to shoot at Saudi’s Film AlUla
The films are the first two titles in a 10-project deal between Stampede Ventures and Film AlUla.
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NewsSaudi industry sets out its stall at the Red Sea Souk
The third edition of the market comes as Saudi emerges as an increasingly important player in the international industry
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NewsKhaled Mansour’s ‘Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo’ set to wrap Cairo shoot
Mohamed Hefzy’s Film Clinic has boarded the production.
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NewsRed Sea drawing up plans for animation development programme
The programme may open to filmmakers from other regions, beyond the Middle East and Africa.
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NewsJordanian Oscar entry ‘Inshallah A Boy’ racks up additional sales (exclusive)
Italy, Scandinavia, Australia-New Zealand all jump in on the film.
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FeaturesRed Sea Lodge 2023 projects: the next generation of Arab and African filmmakers
Screen profiles the 12 projects selected for the 2023 Red Sea Lodge development programme.
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FeaturesUS producer Eric Hedayat talks making $150m historical epic ‘Desert Warrior’ at Neom
Eric Hedayat — the US executive producer of the $150m ’Desert Warrior’ — talks to Screen about shooting the first tentpole feature on location at Neom’s desert facility Bajdah
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NewsFatima AlBanawi's Saudi drama ‘Basma’ to premiere on Netflix
The drama marks the feature directorial debut of Saudi actress and filmmaker Fatima AlBanawi.
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NewsFormer Mister Smith exec launches management firm Untamed Talent, signs AB Shawky, Amjad Al Rasheed
‘Hajjan’ director Abu Bakr Shawky and ‘Theeb’ producer’ Bassel Ghandour on initial clint roster.
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NewsMatch Factory takes on sales to Fatih Akin’s restored 2005 doc ‘Crossing The Bridge - The Sound Of Istanbul’
Remastered 4K version is premiering tomorrow at Red Sea International Film Festival
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NewsScreen unveils Arab Stars of Tomorrow 2023
The initiative celebrates Arab talent and highlights the hottest up-and-coming actors, writers and directors from the region.
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NewsRed Sea opening ceremony adds local flavour to film festival template
Will Smith, Johnny Depp, Sharon Stone among international guests in attendance.
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Features‘HWJN’ director talks bringing a rare Saudi fantasy feature to screens
Director Yasir Al Yasiri talks to Screen about Saudi fantasy romance HWJN, which opens this year’s Red Sea International Film Festival
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NewsInternational film industry flocks to Red Sea in search of funding, talent and stories
Saudi event has become a magnet for international execs and talent
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NewsUK delegation headed to Jeddah to strengthen Saudi co-production partnerships
More than 50 representatives from across the UK industry will also make the trip to Jeddah.
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NewsBaz Luhrmann investigated Saudi before committing to Red Sea jury
‘Elvis’ filmmaker is looking to champion original voices and emerging talent from Saudi Arabia.
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FeaturesFront Row’s Gianluca Chakra on spotting a gap in the Middle East and the importance of strategic alliances in the region
In just 20 years, Front Row has established itself as the go-to distributor for indie fare in the Middle East and has recently pushed into production. Founder Gianluca Chakra tells Tim Dams about navigating the fast-changing MENA market
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FeaturesWayne Borg outlines Neom’s 2024 plans for its two productions hubs: “We’ve got a substantive pipeline”
Screen talks to Borg about how the futuristic region of Neom in Saudi Arabia is establishing itself as a go-to destination for international production.
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FeaturesRed Sea’s programming team talk pushing boundaries for festival’s 2023 edition
As Red Sea International Film Festival kicks off its third edition, director of international programmes Kaleem Aftab and director of Arab programmes and film classics Antoine Khalife talk Tim Dams through the programme