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NewsContent versus infrastructure is key battle for Saudi film industry, say investors
”Content is the high-risk, high-reward strategy,” says Saudi finance executive Shahjahan Mirza.
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NewsJuliette Binoche champions progress of Saudi women filmmakers
Binoche is in Jeddah with documentary In-I In Motion and received an honorary award the opening night of the festival.
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NewsRed Sea Fund celebrates seven Oscar hopefuls
Seven films supported by the Fund have been put forward as their country’s selection for the 2026 Academy Awards
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NewsTravelling film festival for classic films launches at Red Sea
EXCLUSIVE: The festival is aiming to hold its first edition in August 2026.
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News‘One Battle After Another’ maintains awards momentum with LAFCA best picture win
The Secret Agent wins best film not in the English language.
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NewsBendita Film Sales strikes US, Canada deals on Ventana Sur package
EXCLUSIVE: Trio of titles partiicpated in LatAm market’s 2024 edition and landed major festival slots this year.
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NewsDonald Trump comments on proposed Netflix-WB deal
President tells reporters he respects Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. “But it’s a lot of market share”.
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NewsSean Baker on Netflix-Warner Bros deal: “Theatrical windows should be expanded”
The Oscar-winning ‘Anora’ director said filmmakers need to put their “foot down”.
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NewsIdris Elba, Anthony Hopkins, Nicholas Hoult join Red Sea conversation programme
Darren Aronofsky, Riz Ahmed, Edgar Ramirez also to speak at festival.
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NewsCNC president derides Netflix-Warner Bros deal: “You can’t have your cake and eat it”
“When you release Frankenstein with just one week in movie theatres in the US, how can you expect them to survive?”
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NewsUK-Ireland box office flattens in November, down 33% year-on-year
Year-to-date takings just 2% ahead of 2024.
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NewsRed Sea 2025: Screen’s dailies
Screen’s magazines from the 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) and Red Sea Souk.
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News‘Sink’ producer Alaa Alasad readies shoot plans for Ameen Nayfeh’s ‘Jo Of Montreal’
EXCLUSIVE: The Jordanian producer is prepping ‘Jo Of Montreal’ alongside Lara Zeidan’s ‘Birthday’.
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NewsSaudi films on the rise at local box office
Titles such as ‘Al Zarfa’, ‘Shabab El Bomb 2’ and ‘Hobal’ have claimed a 14% share at cinemas this year.
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NewsJapan box office hit ‘Kokuho’ makes wave of sales including UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: The kabuki epic is Japan’s Oscar submission and highest-grossing local live-action film to date.
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NewsDamiano Michieletto’s ’Primavera’ scores sales in Asia, Europe
EXCLUSIVE: The period drama premiered at Toronto and previously sold to more than 20 territories.
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NewsAdrien Brody broaches AI: “We should always cherish and support the creative process”
“There is nothing to replace emotion,” said Brody, while acknowledging that “evolution is inevitable.”
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NewsScreen reveals Arab Stars of Tomorrow 2025
The ninth edition of Arab Stars of Tomorrow, showcasing five emerging talents in acting, writing and directing from the Middle East and North Africa.
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NewsPlayMaker Studios opens in Saudi’s Qiddiya City with ‘Unbroken Sword’
The major new production facility will host upcoming historical action feature ’Unbroken Sword’ as its first film.
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NewsRed Sea Souk sees 20% growth as fifth edition launches
Source: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for RSIFF Red Sea Souk The Red Sea Souk has scaled up for its fifth edition, which kicks off in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia today (December 6). Pitching itself as the premier film market for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), organisers ...