Saudi Arabia: First-ever cinema opens in Madinah
Empire Cinema, a renowned cinema chain, has recently opened its cinema multiplex in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, marking the city’s first branch. Source: Saudi Arabia: First-ever cinema opens in Madinah
Baz Luhrmann Named Jury President of Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia
“I have had an abiding passion for the Arabian world, but after visiting Saudi Arabia, I felt truly inspired by the remarkable young filmmaking talent coming up across the region,” says the writer, director and producer. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/baz-luhrmann-saudi-arabia-red-sea-film-festival-jury-1235600514/
Saudi Arabia’s RSIFF cancels ‘Women in Cinema’ gala due to Hollywood strikes
DUBAI: Red Sea International Film Festival’s (RSIFF) ‘Women in Cinema’ gala event has been cancelled due to the ongoing actors and writers strike in Hollywood Source: Saudi Arabia’s RSIFF cancels ‘Women in Cinema’ gala due to Hollywood strikes
Hollywood Gets Snubbed in Saudi Arabia as Arabic Films Dominate
If they’re not being banned in the Middle East’s biggest market (where there are rumors even ‘Barbie’ potentially isn’t safe from censors), studio tentpoles are being muscled out of the box office, sparking a trend that looks set to continue … Continued
Saudi Arabia’s growing cinema soft power
Accompanying Naomi Campbell on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival last week was one of cinema’s most powerful men — and he represents a country where cinemas were banned until five years ago.Mohammed Al Turki, 36, heads Saudi … Continued
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea film festival teams with Cannes market on rising talent platform
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Labs and Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) have partnered with the Cannes market to launch a new mentoring programme for rising industry talent. Source: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea film festival teams with Cannes market on … Continued