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First-ever Rohingya-language feature ‘Lost Land’ wins top prize at Red Sea film festival
Further winners include ‘All That’s Left Of You’ and ‘Hijra’.
Idris Elba to stop acting “eventually to transfer to being a director fully”
Elba discussed his Ghana-filmed Apple feature ‘This Is How It Goes’.
Red Sea Competition psychological thriller ‘Roqia’ sells to US
EXCLUSIVE: Film has played festival circuit since Venice, winning awards at Leeds and Thessaloniki.
Maha Haj, Mohamed Kordofani projects scoop Red Sea Souk awards
Saudi project ‘Dhel’ secured three prizes.
Anthony Hopkins delights Red Sea audience with Hannibal Lecter, Marlon Brando impressions
Hopkins offered advice to young actors: “Don’t mumble” and “show up on time”.
Sigourney Weaver champions James Cameron’s tech advances: “It’s not AI, it’s anti-AI”
“It gets rid of lighting, costumes, make-up – it’s a much purer experience,” said Weaver.
Darren Aronofsky braves Red Sea storms as festival shuts down: “Shall we all watch ‘Noah’ together?”
Festival shuts down cinemas and industry Souk due to storms.
Content 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.
Red 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
Idris Elba, Anthony Hopkins, Nicholas Hoult join Red Sea conversation programme
Darren Aronofsky, Riz Ahmed, Edgar Ramirez also to speak at festival.
CNC 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?”
Red Sea 2025: Screen’s dailies
Screen’s magazines from the 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) and Red Sea Souk.
‘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’.
Saudi 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.
Adrien 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.”
PlayMaker 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.
‘Anora’ director Sean Baker on heading Red Sea’s jury and next project plans
The Oscar-winning filmmaking said he would be looking for ’something special’ at the festival.
AGC sells Prince Naseem biopic ‘Giant’ to key territories
EXCLUSIVE: Deals have been closed across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Strong UK presence at Red Sea reflects growing connections with MENA
The UK has eight films in this year’s Red Sea selection.
Red Sea Souk sees 20% growth as fifth edition launches
The Red Sea Souk has scaled up for its fifth edition, which kicks off in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia today (December 6).
