All Red Sea articles – Page 3
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NewsCannes award winner ‘Tiger Stripes’ secures key deals including UK, US, France (exclusive)
Last week Amanda Nell Eu disowned a Malaysian cut of her film, which is the country’s Oscar entry.
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NewsRed Sea drawing up plans for animation development programme
The programme may open to filmmakers from other regions, beyond the Middle East and Africa.
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NewsJordanian Oscar entry ‘Inshallah A Boy’ racks up additional sales (exclusive)
Italy, Scandinavia, Australia-New Zealand all jump in on the film.
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FeaturesRed Sea Lodge 2023 projects: the next generation of Arab and African filmmakers
Screen profiles the 12 projects selected for the 2023 Red Sea Lodge development programme.
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FeaturesUS producer Eric Hedayat talks making $150m historical epic ‘Desert Warrior’ at Neom
Eric Hedayat — the US executive producer of the $150m ’Desert Warrior’ — talks to Screen about shooting the first tentpole feature on location at Neom’s desert facility Bajdah
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NewsFatima AlBanawi's Saudi drama ‘Basma’ to premiere on Netflix
The drama marks the feature directorial debut of Saudi actress and filmmaker Fatima AlBanawi.
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NewsFormer Mister Smith exec launches management firm Untamed Talent, signs AB Shawky, Amjad Al Rasheed
‘Hajjan’ director Abu Bakr Shawky and ‘Theeb’ producer’ Bassel Ghandour on initial clint roster.
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NewsMatch Factory takes on sales to Fatih Akin’s restored 2005 doc ‘Crossing The Bridge - The Sound Of Istanbul’
Remastered 4K version is premiering tomorrow at Red Sea International Film Festival
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NewsRed Sea opening ceremony adds local flavour to film festival template
Will Smith, Johnny Depp, Sharon Stone among international guests in attendance.
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Reviews‘HWJN’: Red Sea Review
Red Sea opener is an ambitious fantasy epic set in contemporary Jeddah
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NewsAGC International picks up world sales on Red Sea premieres ‘HWJN’, ‘To My Son’ on eve of fest
Deal furthers AGC Studios’ commitment to championing MENA region theatrical features.
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NewsWill Smith, Gwyneth Paltrow, Johnny Depp to attend Red Sea film festival
Smith and Paltrow will give individual in-conversation events about their lives and careers.
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Reviews‘Hajjan’: Red Sea Review
A teenager develops a love of camel racing in this Saudi Arabia-set coming-of-age drama
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Features‘HWJN’ director talks bringing a rare Saudi fantasy feature to screens
Director Yasir Al Yasiri talks to Screen about Saudi fantasy romance HWJN, which opens this year’s Red Sea International Film Festival
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NewsInternational film industry flocks to Red Sea in search of funding, talent and stories
Saudi event has become a magnet for international execs and talent
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NewsUK delegation headed to Jeddah to strengthen Saudi co-production partnerships
More than 50 representatives from across the UK industry will also make the trip to Jeddah.
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NewsBaz Luhrmann investigated Saudi before committing to Red Sea jury
‘Elvis’ filmmaker is looking to champion original voices and emerging talent from Saudi Arabia.
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FeaturesSaudi film industry pioneer Faisal Baltyuor on building distributor CineWaves Films and producer Muvi Studios
Baltyuor, who has played a key role in the development of the Saudi film industry, tells Tim Dams about building long-term relationships with local talent
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FeaturesFront Row’s Gianluca Chakra on spotting a gap in the Middle East and the importance of strategic alliances in the region
In just 20 years, Front Row has established itself as the go-to distributor for indie fare in the Middle East and has recently pushed into production. Founder Gianluca Chakra tells Tim Dams about navigating the fast-changing MENA market
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FeaturesWayne Borg outlines Neom’s 2024 plans for its two productions hubs: “We’ve got a substantive pipeline”
Screen talks to Borg about how the futuristic region of Neom in Saudi Arabia is establishing itself as a go-to destination for international production.