All articles by Melanie Goodfellow – Page 11
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Red Sea jury president Giuseppe Tornatore gives his first impressions of Saudia Arabia
“They’ve set everything on fire,” said the Italian director.
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Front Row signs screenwriter, director for Arabic-language ‘Intouchables’ remake
It is the second Arab language remake of a European hit for Dubai-based after the upcoming Perfect Strangers.
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Saudi Film Commission teases 40% cash rebate for production
Incentive package becomes most competitive in Gulf region.
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‘Brighton 4th’ wins best film at Saudi’s first Red Sea International Film Festival
Giuseppe Tornatore was jury president for the inaugural competition featuring 16 features.
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‘Contra’, ‘Akashinga’, ‘Aïcha’ scoop Red Sea project prizes
The inaugural edition of the Red Souk project market handed out $355,000 worth of prizes and other collateral awards.
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Red Sea lays on Talent Days for next generation of Saudi professionals
Some 250 aspiring Saudi filmmakers are expected to attend the two-day event.
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Front Row’s Gianluca Chakra on the first year of his Saudi distribution label
New label has released 40 titles in Saudi Arabia including The Father, Another Round and Pinocchio.
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‘Lost Illusions’, ‘Happening’ lead the nominations for France’s Lumière awards
The awards are voted on by 95 international correspondents from 36 countries.
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Saudi Arabia sets sights on 100 feature films by 2030
Ministry of Investment official was speaking at a Red Sea industry talk
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Jordan withdraws ‘Amira’ as 2022 Oscar submission following local backlash
Film revolves around a West Bank teenager conceived via the smuggled sperm of a Palestinian prisoner.
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Front Row acquires stake in creative agency Operation Unicorn
Companies are already collaborating on an Arabic-language remake of ‘Intouchables’
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AGC Studios CEO Stuart Ford talks shooting $100m ‘Desert Warrior’ in Saudi Arabia
With a budget in excess of $100m, it is the biggest production to shoot in Saudi Arabia since the lifting of its 35-year cinema ban.
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Saudi entertainment group Telfaz11 secures multi-million dollar funding line
Telfaz11 will use the funds to build its development and production slate.
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Red Sea Souk sets sights on becoming MENA region’s biggest market
Market component of Red Sea International Film Festival’s market runs December 8 to 11.
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Middle East heavyweights Cedars Art, Ritix launch theatrical label Arab Motion (exclusive)
Joint venture spurred by burgeoning Saudi box office following the lifting of 35-year cinema ban.
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Saudi’s Telfaz11 acquires indie film company Last Scene Films
Growing entertainment giant Telfaz11 is striving to become a major player locally and regionally.
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Red Sea artistic director Edouard Waintrop cancels trip to festival
Former Cannes Directors’ Fortnight artistic director oversaw selection of inaugural edition.
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Red Sea film festival opens as Haifaa Al Mansour steals the show
Hollywood and regional stars hit the red carpet event in Jeddah’s Al-Balad historic centre.
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‘Titane’ director Julia Ducournau talks nudity, car culture and subverting masculinity
Titane struck gold — in the form of Cannes’ Palme d’Or — for Julia Ducournau with just her second feature.
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Hany Abu Assad on raising awareness around sexual harassment in ‘Huda’s Salon’
The Bethlehem-set thriller makes MENA debut in competition at the Red Sea International Film Festival.