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Egypt’s Al-Ahram studio destroyed by fire
The facility recently housed producion of Ramadan TV series El-Moallem starring Mustafa Shaban.
Atom Egoyan hopes for a new Armenian wave of filmmakers; has desire to direct a musical
Egoyan discussed topics including artificial intelligence during his Qumra masterclass.
Netflix Africa slate includes Mo Abudu-produced series ‘Baby Farm’, feature ‘House of Ga’a’
The slate includes two series and one feature, all from women filmmakers.
‘Birdman’ sound designer Martin Hernandez details upcoming Netflix project ‘The Master Of Monarchs’
The documentary series follows an environmental activist murdered in 2020 for standing up to organised crime groups.
Claire Denis talks new Africa-set film ‘The Fence’, and why she will never retire
“The best way to retire is to die. I would like to go on making films.”
French director Leos Carax says it is “easier to take money from producers you don’t like”
Carax discussed his upcoming mid-length film C’est pas moi in Qumra.
Toni Collette talks upcoming projects as actor, producer and director in Qumra
Acting and directing makes ”one less person you have to communicate with” says Collette.
Jim Sheridan: “The whole film industry is in the emergency room”
Irish director Sheridan updates on multiple projects; talks Daniel Day-Lewis, streamers, Israel-Hamas conflict.
Doha Film Institute execs call for ceasefire to “genocide in Gaza” at Qumra opening
DFI CEO Fatma Al-Remaihi and artistic advisor Elia Suleiman spoke on the ongoing conflict.
Ghana outlines 20% tax rebate for film productions
In addition there may be an enhanced commitment to inward investment, including exemptions on import duties for film production equipment and on port taxes.
Toni Collette joins Qumra Masters programme as full project selection revealed
Qumra projects from Alaa Eddine Aljem, Ana Naomi de Sousa.
Elad Samorzik to depart as Jerusalem Film Festival artistic director; Orr Sigoli to take over
Samorzik and Sigoli will work together on the 2024 edition of the festival.
Claire Denis, Leos Carax, Jim Sheridan among Qumra Masters for 10th edition
Atom Egoyan, Martin Hernandez will also be Masters at the event.
Senegalese feature ‘Demba’ acquired for sales ahead of Berlinale debut (exclusive)
The film follows a widower who reconnects with his estranged son.
Jordan’s Mohannad Al-Bakri to receive Arab honour during Berlinale
The Jordanian Royal Film Commission executive will receive the Arab Cinema Personality of the Year award.
Doha Film Institute unveils 44 projects in latest funding round, including ‘Naseem, Fight With Grace’
Three UK co-production features among the 44 titles.
Tribeca award-winning documentary ‘Q’ lands MENA distribution (exclusive)
Jude Chehab’s feature directorial debut explores a secretive religious sect in Syria.
Cannes drama ‘Goodbye Julia’ records box office success in Gulf
Mohamed Kordofani’s Sudanese title previously opened strongly in Egypt.
Saudi thriller ‘Mandoob’ beats ‘Wonka’ and breaks local box office record
Ali Kalthami’s feature debut received its premiere at Toronto.
Gwyneth Paltrow on whether she will return to acting and why she’s never watched ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Oscar winner was speaking at an In Coversation event at the Red Sea International Film Festival