All Saudi Arabia articles – Page 5
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NewsBanksy inspired project receives Red Sea Fund’s first VR investment
The move signals Saudi Arabia’s growing ambitions in virtual reality.
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News‘Within Sand’ director Moe Alatawi: from a family camcorder to winning a Red Sea award
Saudi Arabian director talks filming a tale of survival in Neom.
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NewsSaudi Arabia aims to boost local industry with $234m Film Sector Financing Programme
Cultural Development Fund’s film financing initiative will open for business early next year.
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NewsBaghdad sex doll feature ‘Hanging Gardens’ wins top prize at Red Sea film festival
Lotfy Nathan receives best director award for ‘Harka’.
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NewsJackie Chan confirms ‘Rush Hour 4’ in the works with Mike Tyson; talks next film ‘Never Let The Rain Stop’
The Hong Kong actor gave an in-conversation talk at Red Sea International Film Festival.
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NewsRed Sea Souk industry winners include Saudi dark comedy ‘Scapegoat’
Prizes for ‘A Trip To Jerusalem’, ‘Aisha Can’t Fly Away Any More’.
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FeaturesFrom YouTube to Netflix: the rise of Saudi producer Telfaz11
Company has three features at this year’s Red Sea film festival.
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News’Godfather of Saudi cinema’ Ahmed Almulla on the country’s social revolution
Almulla has played an important part in the development of the local industry.
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NewsInside the opening of Saudi Arabia’s first independent cinema
“This explosion in enthusiasm renews your hope in the future of cinema.”
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NewsSaudi Arabia’s Film AlUla begins studio complex construction
First phase includes two studios, support buildings, workshops and backlot.
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NewsSaudi Arabia bets big on local filmmakers in bid to become Middle East production powerhouse
The goverment, institutions and private investors are now supporting local production.
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NewsScreen unveils Arab Stars of Tomorrow 2022
Our sixth edition of Arab Stars of Tomorrow spotlights rising Middle Eastern and North African talents.
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FeaturesArab Stars of Tomorrow 2022: Mohamed Al Salman, writer/director (Saudi Arabia)
Al Salman’s ‘Raven Song’ has been chosen to be Saudi’s Oscar submission this year.
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NewsAndrew Dominik on ‘Blonde’ reaction: “I’m really pleased that it outraged so many people”
“I was expecting critical success and that no-one would see the film. ‘Blonde’ was the opposite.”
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NewsSpike Lee ESPN series titled ‘Da Saga Of Colin Kaepernick’
Lee says Kaepernick has been “whiteballed” and “denied his dream”.
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News‘Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging’ director Gurinder Chadha says Aaron Taylor-Johnson should be next James Bond
Chadha also discussed lack of belief in the commercial prospects of her films; and attending Red Sea.
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FeaturesHow Saudi cinema-going has transformed since Covid – for the better
Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where admissions have doubled since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Reviews‘Raven Song’: Red Sea Review
A man with a brain tumour falls for a mystery woman in Saudi Arabia’s official Oscar submission
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NewsSharon Stone says she was told “women don’t direct” after ‘Basic Instinct’, talks gender pay gap
Stone recalled her abrupt introduction to fame; explains Saudi visit.