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NewsSpike Lee to head jury of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea film festival
The Oscar-winning director will also take part in an on-stage discussion.
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NewsRed Sea Souk market includes Asmae El Moudir, CJ Obasi projects
Moudir’s ‘Holy Cow’ follows a truck driver transporting cattle in Morocco.
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NewsRed Sea unveils line-up and ‘The Tale Of Daye’s Family’ as opening film
Fourth edition of the festival takes place from December 5-14 in the port city of Jeddah.
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NewsRed Sea selects five features for Arab Spectacular strand
Four of the selected films are world premieres.
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NewsSaudi Film Confex registers over 70,000 attendees for second edition
The Confex is aimed at positioning Saudi Arabia as a global production hub.
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NewsSaudi Film Confex considers role of film as a tool of cultural diplomacy
Prince Turki Al Faisal bin Abdulaziz said film can help bridge the gap between diverse civilizations.
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NewsTech experts suggest AI offers an opportunity to put the artist at the heart of film production
Saudi Film Confex panelists agree AI will be an essential tool in the support of human creativity, discuss future steps
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NewsAI could improve the global industry, according to former Fox head Jim Gianopulos
The exec discussed opportunities for streamlined production and global reach while in conversation at Saudi Film Confex
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NewsSaudi Arabian film sector can lead on innovation, says agent David Unger
Panelists discussed the international opportunities open to innovative and well-supported Saudi filmmakers
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NewsGolden Globes’ Helen Hoehne, Anton’s Sébastien Raybaud and studio veteran Jim Gianopulos line up for Saudi Film Confex
’March Of The Penguins’ filmmaker Luc Jacquet is also a speaker at the Saudi conference.
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NewsNeom appoints Michael Lynch acting media head in wake of allegations (exclusive)
The appointment follows the recent departure of Wayne Borg who was alleged to have made racist and misogynistic comments.
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NewsWhat next for Neom after allegations of racism and misogyny against media executive?
Trust and relationships with the film and TV industry will need to be rebuilt after damning reports.
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PromotionHitting the beat: Why Anderson .Paak filmed ‘K-Pops!’ in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla
The film will receive its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.
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NewsEuropean and Middle Eastern film execs talk challenges and opportunities of preserving film heritage
Screen International roundtable at the Venice Film Festival explored topics such as AI, costs and technology of restoring classic movies.
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NewsAlamiya, Front Row team on first Saudi-Turkey comedy feature ‘My Treat’
The film, also known as ‘Mahmool Makfool’, will be directed by Egyptian filmmaker Karim Abu Zeid.
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NewsImax forges first partnership with leading Saudi exhibitor Muvi Cinemas
Four Imax screens to open across Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran.
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NewsRed Sea Film Foundation CEO Mohammed Al-Turki steps down
Exec will focus on personal projects and career as a film producer, and will continue as advisor to Foundation.
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FeaturesCelebrating the winners of the 2024 Global Production Awards
The second Global Production Awards were held earlier this week in Cannes, with 13 competitive and one special recognition award handed out.
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FeaturesSaudi Arabia lures international productions with state-of-the-art facilities
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as a desirable location for international productions thanks to its high incentive and state-of-the-art filming centres.
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NewsFront Row takes global distribution rights to Saudi-Emirati comedy ‘Al Eid Eiden’
The feature is set for a theatrical release on July 4.