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NewsAmeen Nayfeh’s ‘Jo Of Montreal’ begins Jordan, Saudi Arabia shoot
EXCLUSIVE: Marks the second feature from the Palestinian filmmaker behind Venice title ‘200 Meters’.
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NewsSuzannah Mirghani’s ‘Cotton Queen’ among features selected for Locarno’s Open Doors Screenings
Sudanese director’s feature is one of eight features and five shorts selected for programme focused on African continent.
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NewsMohamed Kordofani and Mohammed Alomda projects among Doha Film Institute spring selection
The DFI grants are for first- and second-time filmmakers globally and MENA directors in post-production.
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NewsLocarno unveils partners and participants for first Open Doors Connect programme
Programme sees foundations, film institutions, and organisations sponsor industry professionals from Global South.
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NewsEdna Fainaru, Israeli journalist and film festival specialist, dies aged 85
Fainaru was a longtime correspondent for Screen International.
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NewsShivani Pandya Malhotra’s Ta Films expands production slate, readies ‘Drowning’
The Dubai-based production company also has a film in development with MBC.
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NewsShivani Pandya Malhotra steps down as managing director of Red Sea Film Foundation
The MENA film industry veteran spearheaded the launch of Red Sea International Film Festival.
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NewsUn Certain Regard prize-winner ‘Congo Boy’ scores key deals for The Party
EXCLUSIVE: Rafiki Fariala’s fiction debut heading to Germany and Austria, Brazil, Norway and Denmark.
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NewsLocarno’s Open Doors unveils projects, producers and directors for Africa-focused 2026 edition
Open Doors programme is part of the festival’s industry strand Locarno Pro and runs from August 5-10.
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NewsMorad Mostafa, Abdelwahab Shawky projects among 18 titles set for 10th Aflamuna Connection
EXCLUSIVE: The selection also includes the platform’s first project from Somalia.
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NewsMAD Solutions lands MENA rights to Zamo Mkhwanazi’s ‘Laundry’ as its first non-Arab title
EXCLUSIVE: The film proved a breakout hit at Toronto.
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NewsStudiocanal, Sun Africa Group sign three-year South African theatrical distribution deal
Sun Africa Group will theatrically distribute Studiocanal’s English-language slate including ’Pressure’ and ‘Ink’.
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NewsIraqi Film Fund forges major partnership with pan-Arab studio MAD Solutions
EXCLUSIVE: The agreement will see MAD handle sales and distribution of upcoming Iraqi features.
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News‘Once Upon A Time In Gaza’ leads Palestinian sweep of 10th Critics Awards for Arab Films
‘Palestine 36’ and ‘Yunun’ each picked up two awards.
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NewsCannes Un Certain Regard title ‘Yesterday The Eye Didn’t Sleep’ secures France deal
EXCLUSIVE: Film is debut feature of Palestinian filmmaker Rakan Mayasi.
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NewsFrancesca Albanese documentary ‘Anatomy Of A Genocide’ heads to Cannes market
EXCLUSIVE: Film follows UN special rapporteur on Occupied Palestinian Territory.
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NewsReinvent Yellow Sales picks up Stelana Kliris’ Cypriot-UK-Greek drama ‘Apart’
EXCLUSIVE: Film spans continents and cultures during political upheaval in the 1970s.
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News‘Palestine 36’ leads nominations for 10th Critics Awards for Arab Films
‘Calle Malaga’ and ‘All That’s Left Of You’ also receive multiple nods.
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NewsGaza-set documentary ‘American Doctor’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution
EXCLUSIVE: Poh Si Teng’s feature debut was acquired from Autlook Filmsales.
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NewsArab Cinema Center unveils four-day lineup for Cannes
Panels, events and awards will be hosted during the Marche du Film.