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John Legend to play Harry Belafonte in ‘The Road Home’ with production underway
Legend joins Thabo Rametsi, Cynthia Erivo, Guy Pearce, Johnny Flynn on the cast.
Algeria’s Sofia Djama, UK-Jordanian Bassel Ghandour selected for Final Cut in Venice lab
The work-in-progress lab runs from September 6-8.
Ameen Nayfeh’s ‘Jo Of Montreal’ begins Jordan, Saudi Arabia shoot
EXCLUSIVE: Marks the second feature from the Palestinian filmmaker behind Venice title ‘200 Meters’.
Suzannah 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.
Mohamed 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.
Locarno unveils partners and participants for first Open Doors Connect programme
Programme sees foundations, film institutions, and organisations sponsor industry professionals from Global South.
Edna Fainaru, Israeli journalist and film festival specialist, dies aged 85
Fainaru was a longtime correspondent for Screen International.
Shivani Pandya Malhotra’s Ta Films expands production slate, readies ‘Drowning’
The Dubai-based production company also has a film in development with MBC.
Shivani 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.
Un 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.
Locarno’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.
Morad Mostafa, Abdelwahab Shawky projects among 18 titles set for 10th Aflamuna Connection
EXCLUSIVE: The selection also includes the platform’s first project from Somalia.
MAD Solutions lands MENA rights to Zamo Mkhwanazi’s ‘Laundry’ as its first non-Arab title
EXCLUSIVE: The film proved a breakout hit at Toronto.
Studiocanal, 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’.
Iraqi 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.
‘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.
Cannes Un Certain Regard title ‘Yesterday The Eye Didn’t Sleep’ secures France deal
EXCLUSIVE: Film is debut feature of Palestinian filmmaker Rakan Mayasi.
Francesca Albanese documentary ‘Anatomy Of A Genocide’ heads to Cannes market
EXCLUSIVE: Film follows UN special rapporteur on Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Reinvent Yellow Sales picks up Stelana Kliris’ Cypriot-UK-Greek drama ‘Apart’
EXCLUSIVE: Film spans continents and cultures during political upheaval in the 1970s.
‘Palestine 36’ leads nominations for 10th Critics Awards for Arab Films
‘Calle Malaga’ and ‘All That’s Left Of You’ also receive multiple nods.
