All Saudi Arabia articles – Page 9
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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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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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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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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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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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NewsJoel Kinnaman, Freida Pinto join Red Sea jury; Ranveer Singh, Diane Kruger to receive honours
Baz Luhrmann will preside over the jury for the third edition of the festival
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NewsSaudi's Red Palm Pictures launches with development deal with ‘Norah’ director Tawfik Alzaidi
Company is headed by former Universal Pictures exec Paul Chesney
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NewsMichael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ to close Red Sea film festival, International Spectacular line-up revealed
Films from Sofia Coppola, Ava Duvernay, John Woo and Hayao Miyazaki to be screened.
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NewsSaudi fantasy romance feature ‘HWJN’ to open Red Sea film festival
Story of a kind-hearted jinn is a co-production from Image Nation Abu Dhabi, MBC Studios and Vox Studios.
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NewsRed Sea’s Souk Project Market selects 26 projects competing for $360,000 prizes
Industry speakers at festival include ‘Quo Vadis, Aida?’ director Jasmila Zbanic, former Marvel exec Karim Zreik.
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NewsRiyadh-based distributor TwentyOne Entertainment launches into MENA market
First acquisition is Red Sea competition title ’Norah’ by Saudi director Tawfik Alzaidi
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NewsRed Sea film festival unveils line-ups for Competition and Arab Spectacular strands
Maïwenn’s Jeanne du Barry, starring Johnny Depp, will have a special screening at the festival
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FeaturesThe story behind camel-racing adventure ‘Hajjan’, which aims to be the first Arab blockbuster
The filmmaking team explain how it all came together.
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NewsEuropean, Chinese, Saudi execs talk challenges and opportunities of releasing non-English language films
Speakers at Screen round-table in Venice included Daniela Elstner, Film i Vast’s Kristina Borjeson, and Lucky Red founder Andrea Occhipinti.
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NewsSaudi Arabian distributor CineWaves opens China office
Opening is part of strategy focusing on international expansion and new opportunities for Saudi films worldwide.
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News‘Con Air’ director Simon West to film historic drama ‘Antara’ in Saudi Arabia’s Neom
The feature will tell the story of a legendary Arabian warrior and celebrated poet.
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NewsRed Sea Fund and Film AlUla partner on film production grant
At least 10 projects from the Arab regions and Africa set to receive support.
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NewsEU-backed European Film Festival returns for second edition in Saudi Arabia
Lineup includes ‘The Quiet Girl’, which was Oscar-nominated for best international film.
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NewsLeading Saudi producer Telfaz11 commits to nine film and TV productions at Neom
Production company agrees partnership deal with media hub.
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NewsSaudi’s Ithra launches international film fund to boost local industry
Initiative aims to commission and fund up to five films annually.