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Saudi Film Festival Opens Door for 9th Edition Submissions

The Saudi Film Festival (SFF) announced it has opened the window for submissions for its 9th edition scheduled to be held at the Ithra Center, Dhahran, between May 4 and 11, 2023. The event is organized by the Cinema Association in partnership with the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022

Saudi Film Commission Participates in Venice Film Festival

The Saudi Film Commission is participating in the 79th edition of the Venice International Film Festival, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Thursday. The 11-day event draws together films makers from around the world. The Film Commission, through its participation in the event, aims to consolidate its presence in international…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 1, 2022

Ahmed Almulla: Cinematic Production is Slowing Down Everywhere, Except in Saudi Arabia and China

The story of Saudi cinema cannot be told without referring to the Saudi Film Festival, which has been at the heart of the country’s cinematic movement since it began 15 years ago. It arose out of nowhere. There were not any showrooms, platforms, or programs that supported cinematic talents. And…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 23, 2022