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Source: RSIFF

‘The Fakenapping’

Leading Saudi producer Telfaz11 has struck a partnership deal with Saudi music and events platform MDLBeast to collaborate on music licensing across Telfaz11’s upcoming production slate.

The collaboration will see Telfaz11 tap into MDLBeast Records’ catalogue, artist network, and production expertise.

Telfaz11 is behind Alzarfa: Escape From Hanhounia Hell, the biggest film at Saudi cinemas this year. It also produced Saudi feature The Fakenapping which world premiered at Red Sea film festival ahead of premiering on Netflix this month.

MDLBeast is behind the hugely popular Soundstorm three-day music festival that takes place in Riyadh in December. With over 450,000 attendees in 2024, it is one of the world’s biggest music festivals. The company is also home to the MDLBeast Records label and a radio station.

“This partnership underscores our shared commitment to elevating creative and Saudi voices in films and cinema,” said Alaa Fadan, CEO of Telfaz11.

Talal Albahiti, COO at MDLBeast, said: “Our partnership with Telfaz11 expands the creative canvas for Saudi and regional artists and composers and leverages our expansive music library from around the world. Together, we’re amplifying the sounds of culture.”