Storytellers across the Kingdom have received massive support in recent years, and the rewards are being shown on big screens near you. The Red Sea International Film Festival has celebrated Saudi filmmaking talent with the “Saudi Cinema Nights” event at Muvi theaters in Mall of Arabia, Jeddah, where they screened several short films made in the … [Read more...]
Netflix expands hardship fund with the Arab Fund for arts and culture to support regional film and TV community
Netflix has announced a new Hardship fund in collaboration with the Arab Fund for Arts & Culture (AFAC) to support those operating in the region’s film and TV community, most impacted by the pandemic. Source: https://www.zawya.com/mena/ … [Read more...]
Majid Al Futtaim opens its first hybrid cinema
The Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, today opened its first hybrid cinema and family entertainment centre (FEC) at Wafi City. The state-of-the-art entertainment hub spans two floors and comprises VOX Cinemas, the Middle East’s most innovative and fastest … [Read more...]
Saudi cinema chain announces $218.6m expansion plan
Saudi Arabia’s first home-grown cinema chain announced on Sunday a SR820 million ($218.6 million) expansion plan for 2021. MUVI Cinemas intends to grow to 307 screens nationwide over the next 12 months, launching 23 new sites in eight key Saudi regions, adding 204 screens and 22,872 seats to its portfolio. The planned expansion will bring the … [Read more...]
Doha Film Institute expands globally online with Qumra 2021
The Qumra 2021 program, which will be organized virtually by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) from March 12-17, will present 48 selected projects from 21 countries as part of DFI's mission to nurture the success of filmmakers from the region and beyond and prepare them to bring their projects to audiences around the world. Over the past seven … [Read more...]
FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals to air at Drive-in Cinema
The Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC), in co-operation with the Doha Film Institute (DFI), announced that the two FIFA Club World Cup 2021 semi-final games will be broadcast on February 7-8 at the DFI’s drive-in cinema in Lusail. The initiative provides fans with the opportunity to support their teams, and enjoy the excitement and enthusiasm … [Read more...]
