Baz Lurhmann, Photo credit Hugh Stewart
The Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF), today announced internationally renowned writer, director and producer Baz Luhrmann (Elvis, Moulin Rouge!) will preside over the Festival’s Red Sea: Features Competition Jury this year. The third edition of the festival will take place from 30 November – 9 December in Jeddah, nestled on the eastern shore of the Red Sea.
The legendary Academy Award® nominated au...
Calling Submissions
Is Your Film in the Post-Production Phase and Needs Funding?
The Red Sea Fund Has You Covered.
Accepting applications from August 6 to August 21, 2023.
The third edition of the Red Sea Fund is happy to announce the launch of Cycle 4 for the year 2023, dedicated to film projects in post-production.
The Fund will be accepting submissions from Saudi, Arab, and African filmmakers, across a wide range of genres.
Apply now and unlock new opportunities for your film.
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RED SEA SOUK CALL FOR PROJECT MARKET AND WIP SHOWCASE
IS OPEN
APPLY HERE
Deadline for Applications: August 18, 2023
The Red Sea Souk will take place at the Ritz Carlton in Jeddah, December 2—5 alongside the Red Sea International Film Festival. The Call is reserved solely for projects and films by directors of Arab or African nationality/origin. The Project Market will present a selection of ten to twelve projects in development or in production. The WIP Showcase w...
The Red Sea Fund has partnered with Film AlUla to offer a production grant for filmmakers with projects set in the versatile and diverse landscape of AlUla. Film AlUla is driving the development of the film and TV industry in AlUla, located in northwest Arabia, and committed to championing talent from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The partnership will help develop a strong ecosystem in Saudi while providing a platform that empowers a visionary approach amongst regiona...
RED SEA SOUK CALL FOR PROJECT MARKET AND WIP SHOWCASE
IS OPEN
APPLY HERE
Deadline for Applications: August 18, 2023
The Red Sea Souk will take place at the Ritz Carlton in Jeddah, December 2—5 alongside the Red Sea International Film Festival. The Call is reserved solely for projects and films by directors of Arab or African nationality/origin. The Project Market will present a selection of ten to twelve projects in development or in production. The WIP Showcase will pr...
Electric concert at the closing after party at Ritz Carlton Gardens following the Awards Ceremony of the Red Sea Festival in Jeddah!
Filmfestivals.com was there, on the first row , with many mesmerised fans watch the video!
Nancy Nabil Ajram (Arabic: نانسي نبيل عجرم, Lebanese Arabic pronunciation: [næːnsiː ʕæʒræm] born May 16, 1983) is a Lebanese singer, television personality and businesswo...
THE RED SEA LABS OPENS SUBMISSION TO THE 4th EDITION OF THE LODGE
After three successful editions, Red Sea Lodge returns as part of the Red Sea LABS in 2023. The Red Sea LABS is a platform for filmmakers, writers and industry professionals, offering various programs to help them realize their vision and projects from inception to production. The Lodge, an integral part of the Red Sea LABS, is a 10-months residency intensive creative and professional program in partnership with the TorinoFilm...
The second edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (RedSeaIFF), closed by honouring Academy Award winning and internationally renowned actor and filmmaker Jackie Chan for his unparalleled talents and contribution to the film industry, paving the way as a legendary actor, director, producer and stuntman.
Mohammed Al Turki; CEO of the RedSeaIFF said: “We are thrilled to close the second edition on a high by honoring Jackie Chan, a true pioneer, and legend. His extraordi...
The highly-anticipated Saudi Action-Comedy “Sattar'' is set for a wide theatrical launch in Saudi Arabia on December 29 via Front Row Arabia, a joint-venture between MENA distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment and Saudi Arabia’s leading home-grown exhibitor, Muvi Cinemas. The film is produced by prominent Saudi powerhouse Tefaz11’s newly launched production arm, AlShimaisi Films, as well as Muvi Studios.
The companies dropped the film’s first full t...
Check our festival coverage from Jeddah for the second edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival
Watch some of our videos on our youtube channel.
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BREAKING NEWS : WINNERS ANNOUNCED
VIDEO: Winners of the Red Sea competition sections
Actor Jackie Chan poses with the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) CEO Mohammed al-Turki and chairwoman Jomana al-Rashid on the Red Carpet during the closing ceremo...
Chopard official partner to the Red Sea International Film Festival crafted the ‘Young Rising Star Award’ to be given to Sara Taibah
Already very involved in the world of cinema, Chopard is proud to demonstrate its love of the seventh art by being official partner of the Red Sea International Film Festival, currently being held in Jeddah from December 1st to 10th. Together with Vanity Fair, Chopard along with partner Attar United, co-hosted the Women in...
Actor Jackie Chan poses with the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) CEO Mohammed al-Turki and chairwoman Jomana al-Rashid on the Red Carpet during the closing ceremony of the second edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF), in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 8, 2022.
The second edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (RedSeaIFF), taking place from 1-10 December 2022, today announced the winners of the Red Sea competition section...
The Red Sea International Film Festival and GQ Magazine came together to host the first GQ Gala at the Park Hyatt, Jeddah to celebrate art, culture and film alongside the second edition of the RSIFF, which over the last 8 days has welcomed the global film community to showcase the very best of cinema on Saudi screens.
Mohammed Al Turki; CEO of the RedSeaIFF added: “We are delighted to be partner with GQ who are a long-standing supporter of art, creativity, fashion and film...
Bruno of Arabia... :-)
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8TH PRESS JUNKETS
THE NEXT SOHEE Press Junket - 10:30 - 11:00 - Ritz Carlton Publicity Office
JACKIE STEWART Press Junket - 10:30 - 11:00 - Ritz Carlton Publicity Office
VALLEY ROAD Press Junket - 13:30 - 15:30 - Ritz Carlton Publicity Office
NEZOUH Press Junket - 13:30 - 15:30 - Ritz Carlton Publicity Office
A SUMMER IN BOUJAD Press Junket - 13:30 - 15:30 - Ritz Carlton Publicity Office
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8TH PRESS SCREENING...
YOUR DAILY HIGHLIGHTS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH: Families & Children - PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH (16:45 - Red Sea Gala Theatre)
International Spectacular - EMPIRE OF LIGHT (19:30 - Red Sea Gala Theatre)
International Spectacular - BROKER (22:30 - Red Sea Gala Theatre)
Red Sea Competition - NEXT SOHEE (16:15 - Red Sea Cinema)
Red Sea Competition - NEZOUH (19:45 - Red Sea Cinema)
Red Sea Competition - A SUMMER IN BOUJAD (22:45 - Red Sea Cinema...
Very nice reception at Shangri La 7th Floor with a view on Djeddah Corniche F1 track
FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2023 will take place 17th March 2023 4:59 pm – 19th March 2023 5:00 pm ! don't miss it !
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Red Sea Souk Awards winners were announced today during the ongoing Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) in Jeddah. Aimed at fostering co-production, worldwide distribution, and new business prospects, the Red Sea Souk is a film market created to support the thriving Saudi, African and Arab industries and promote talent. Distributors, sales representatives, and producers looking to expand their regional reach attend it.
This year, the four-day souk attracted a larger crow...
Extensive coverage from Jeddah for the second edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival
Watch some of our videos on our youtube channel.
VIDEO: RSIFF 22 Red Carpet interview with Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khanon
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Red Carpet interviews with Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khanon
Shah Rukh Khan honored on opening ceremony
Priyanka Chopra on Opening red carpet
Akshay Kumar dancing at RSI...
« Watch out for ZOUZOU » Classic restored outdoor premiere at RSIFF 22
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Everything is bigger and nicer for this second edition of the festival, the main venue (Ritz Carlton) is absolutely spectacular, with everything at hand, screenings, VR, The Gardens, and massive souk venues and meeting spots. Salute to the choice the festival made, also so very conveniently located next to Crowne Plaza where many of us are staying.
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As film lovers enjoy the Red Sea International Film Festival at the biggest cinematic event of the year, the Festival announces Egypt’s leading hip-hop star Wegz at an exclusive concert nestled on Jeddah Corniche Al Hamra, on the 7th of December.
from Alexandria's grassroot hip-hop scene to the world – WEGZ is one of contemporary Arabic music’s most recognised icons. At just 19 years, he began paving his way to the top with catchy flows and raw, emotional, and rela...
Indie director Khalid Fahad’s Ithra-produced debut feature Valley Road is the closing film
Two short films supported by Ithra Film Productions being screened
Ithra’s Creative Solutions program will showcase its immersive digital technologies
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is excited to announce its participation at the second Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, December 1-10. Ithra Film Productions’ ...
YOUR DAILY HIGHLIGHTS AND LINKS TO TONIGHT’S RED CARPET IN PICTURES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH: Arab Spectacular -KAMLA (18:30 - Red Sea Gala Theatre)
International Spectacular - THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (22:30 - Red Sea Gala Theatre)
Red Sea Competition - A CHILDLESS VILLAGE (16:15 - Red Sea Cinema)
Red Sea Competition - WITHIN SAND (19:30 - Red Sea Cinema)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH PRESS JUNKETS
OUR LADY ...