All Festivals articles – Page 195
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News2023 Slamdance Film Festival announces closing film, multiple sections
Fest unveils Narrative, Documentary, Breakouts, Spotlight, and Unstoppable programming line-ups.
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NewsPrince Charles Cinema team launch bid to rescue Edinburgh Filmhouse
The group said it has held “positive conversations” with Edinburgh City Council, Creative Scotland, Screen Scotland and the Edinburgh Film Guild.
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Reviews‘A Childless Village’: Red Sea Review
An elderly filmmaker returns to a small village to set things right in this Azerbaijan-set comedy
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NewsIndonesia’s ‘Autobiography’ wins top award at Singapore film festival
Russia’s ‘How To Save A Dead Friend’ wins audience award.
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NewsSaudi Arabia bets big on local filmmakers in bid to become Middle East production powerhouse
The goverment, institutions and private investors are now supporting local production.
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NewsScreen unveils Arab Stars of Tomorrow 2022
Our sixth edition of Arab Stars of Tomorrow spotlights rising Middle Eastern and North African talents.
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FeaturesWhat are the pros and cons of gender-neutral acting categories?
The Bifas adopted gender-neutral acting categories for the first time this year, with the Berlinale switching in 2021.
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Reviews‘The Last Queen’: Red Sea Review
A defiant queen takes a stand in this debut set in 1500s Algeria
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NewsLocal productions key for developing crew skills in Middle East and North Africa
Red Sea panel discusses crew crunch in MENA.
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Reviews‘Our Lady Of The Chinese Shop’: Red Sea Review
Several stories intertwine in this bold debut set in Angola’s capital Luanda
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NewsSpike Lee ESPN series titled ‘Da Saga Of Colin Kaepernick’
Lee says Kaepernick has been “whiteballed” and “denied his dream”.
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NewsBollywood star Akshay Kumar making “sex education” film
Feature is set for release in spring 2023.
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Reviews‘Raven Song’: Red Sea Review
A man with a brain tumour falls for a mystery woman in Saudi Arabia’s official Oscar submission
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NewsBrazilian Oscar submission ‘Mars One’ lands at Array for North America
Distributor’s reps brokered deal with Magnolia Pictures International.
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NewsSharon Stone says she was told “women don’t direct” after ‘Basic Instinct’, talks gender pay gap
Stone recalled her abrupt introduction to fame; explains Saudi visit.
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NewsGuy Ritchie on his trip to Saudi’s Red Sea festival: “I’m a creative guy, not a political guy”
Updates on ‘Hercules’, next projects; filmmaker advocates “cultural collaboration”.
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NewsVox Cinemas unveils debut slate of Arabic films as part of Middle East production push
Slate includes sequel to hit Saudi comedy ‘Masameer’.
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NewsOliver Stone says Saudi Arabia “much misunderstood” at Red Sea Film Festival opening
Shekar Kapur says “winds need to change” in international film industry cultural dynamics.
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NewsSpike Lee, Jackie Chan, Gurinder Chadha and Guy Ritchie among international talent heading to Red Sea
Stars and industry execs attend Jeddah for second edition of the festival.
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NewsLes Arcs unveils 2022 Work in Progress selection heavy on female-directed titles
Cannes’ Critics Week winner Laura Ferrés’ debut feature The Permanent Picture is among the projects.