All Middle East articles
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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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FeaturesHow the Middle East and India are playing key roles in the global success of ‘Obsession’
“We couldn’t get to these records without these performances,” says UPI and Focus exec Niels Swinkels.
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PromotionHow Manga Productions is telling authentic Saudi stories through world-class animation
Manga Productions’ latest animated project is a hand drawn short titled ’Henna’.
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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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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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Reviews‘Yesterday The Eye Didn’t Sleep’ review: Poetic, slow-burn debut unfolds within a Bedouin community in Lebanon
Palestinian director Rayakan Mayasi’s first feature premieres in Cannes Un Certain Regard
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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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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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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.
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NewsAsghar Farhadi calls on filmmakers to speak out ahead of stronger US attacks on Iran
“Attacking a country’s infrastructure is a war crime,” said Iranian filmmaker.
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NewsParamount SEC filing confirms Middle Eastern investors
Stock climbs as Wall Street reacts positively.
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NewsEl Gouna Film Festival promotes Andrew Mohsen to artistic director
The appointment follows the departure of Marianne Khoury earlier this year.
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NewsIran war restricts Filmart attendance for Middle East film industry
One executive says they changed to online only attendance due to “uncertainty around air traffic”.