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Saudi Film Commission set to participate at 48th Toronto International Film Festival

Saudi Film Commission set to participate at 48th Toronto International Film Festival

  • It aims to boost the profile of the Kingdom’s film industry, highlight the country as an attractive filming destination, and support the Saudi films appearing at the event
By Arab News ·
Saudi storytellers showcase rich and diverse talent, says top filmmaker

Saudi storytellers showcase rich and diverse talent, says top filmmaker

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Saudi Arabia chooses movie ‘Raven Song’ to represent Kingdom at Oscars

Saudi Arabia chooses movie ‘Raven Song’ to represent Kingdom at Oscars

By SPA ·
Ida Al-Kusay

KSA has great future in film industry, says Saudi actress Ida Al-Kusay

By Rahaf Jambi ·
Saudi filmmaker Mujtaba Saeed is currently developing a script that draws heavily on his relationship with Makkah. (SPA) photos

Childhood memories of Hajj pilgrimages inspire Saudi filmmaker’s latest project

By Nada Alturki ·
Saudi production company Obad Films seeks to showcase products to its audiences through stories and high-quality production meth

Saudi filmmaking company brings fresh production methods to KSA’s screens

By Nada Al-Turki ·
Sarah Taibah’s ‘Jameel Jeddan’ is the first Saudi show ever starring, written, and created by a Saudi woman. It is one of the most unconventional depictions of a woman on Saudi television. (Supplied) photos

‘Jameel Jeddan’ highlights the experiences of Saudi women

By Nada Al-Turki ·
Red Sea Film Festival reveals 12 projects. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival reveals 12 projects 

By Arab News ·
The magical landscape of the ancient city and surrounding area in northwestern Saudi Arabia is increasingly attracting the attention of local and international filmmakers, thanks to its rich history and scenic splendor. (Supplied)

Filming of Hollywood movie ‘Kandahar’ in AlUla is a sign of things to come

By Rahaf Jambi ·
MBC Group is taking part in various events, activities and screenings during the Red Sea Film Festival, which began on Dec. 6 and continues until Dec. 15. (Supplied)

Video-on-demand platform Shahid awards $100,000 prize to Saudi film ‘Hala Aziz’

By Arab News ·
A Saudi cinema-goer has her temperature taken as she wears a colored face masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, at VOX Cinema hall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 26, 2020. (AP)

VOX Cinemas bringing Saudi stories to film

By Nada Hameed ·
Saudi film director Abdulaziz Al-Shelahi (2nd from left) with film casts during interactive session with audience at Ambassador's Choice International Film Festival. (Supplied) photos

Ambassador’s Choice International Film Festival opens in Riyadh

By Rashid Hassan ·
The Film Commission has chosen the feature film 'The Tambour of Retribution' to represent Saudi Arabia at the Academy Awards. (Wikipedia)

Saudi Arabia nominates ‘The Tambour of Retribution’ to represent the Kingdom at the Oscars

By Arab News ·

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