Latest festival news – Page 52
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NewsBuzzy Red Sea Souk firms up reputation as meeting place for Saudi, international industry
International execs note the quality of projects on offer and growth potential of Saudi industry
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NewsVenice Silver Lion winner ‘Evil Does Not Exist’ inks key deals including China (exclusive)
Distributors planning theatrical releases for all territories.
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NewsRed Sea Competition title ‘Six Feet Over’ secures sales representation (exclusive)
The Algerian-French drama had its world premiere in Montpellier in October.
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NewsSaudi project ‘By Hasnaa’s Side’ leads Red Sea Souk industry winners with three prizes
The film will be the feature debut of Jeddah-born filmmaker Amaal Youssif.
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NewsSlamdance unveils 2024 roster, will close with Taiwan president profile ‘Invisible Nation’
Festival runs January 19-25 in person, January 22-28 online.
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NewsMongolia’s Kharkhorum International Film Festival readies first edition
Korean crime drama ‘The Boys’ set to open inaugural KIFF.
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NewsChris Hemsworth says George Miller hired “ex-criminals” as extras on ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’
“There was a redemption quality to it; they’re ready to follow him in the battle.”
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NewsLeading Saudi exhibitor Muvi Cinemas ramps up production of Arabic films
Riyadh-based exhibitor is aiming to back 24 Arabic language films a year by 2025
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NewsAGC Studios sharpens focus on Middle East
CEO Stuart Ford says market has potential to evolve along path of South Korea and be ‘prolific exporter’ of content
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NewsMorocco’s ‘The Mother of All Lies’ wins historic top prize at Marrakech
Further winners included Kamal Lazraq’s ‘Hounds’ and Lina Soualem’s ‘Bye Bye Tiberius’.
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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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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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NewsCannes award winner ‘Tiger Stripes’ secures key deals including UK, US, France (exclusive)
Last week Amanda Nell Eu disowned a Malaysian cut of her film, which is the country’s Oscar entry.
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NewsTunisia’s ‘Motherhood’, Palestine’s ‘Amnesia’ grab top prizes at Marrakech’s Atlas Workshops
Sammy Baloji‘Motherhood’ is directed by Tunisa’s Meryam Joobeur while ‘Amnesia’ is by Palestine’s Dima Hamdam.
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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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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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NewsAGC International picks up world sales on Red Sea premieres ‘HWJN’, ‘To My Son’ on eve of fest
Deal furthers AGC Studios’ commitment to championing MENA region theatrical features.
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NewsWill Smith, Gwyneth Paltrow, Johnny Depp to attend Red Sea film festival
Smith and Paltrow will give individual in-conversation events about their lives and careers.
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NewsMatch Factory secures key territory deals for Michel Franco’s ‘Memory’
New York set film starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Saarsgard world premiered in competition at Venice
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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