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Saudi Film Commission to Participate in Venice International Film Festival 2024

Saudi Film Commission to Participate in Venice International Film Festival 2024
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Saudi Film Commission to Participate in Venice International Film Festival 2024

Saudi Film Commission to Participate in Venice International Film Festival 2024

The Film Commission announced its participation in the 81st Venice International Film Festival, set to take place from August 28 to September 7, 2024, in Venice, Italy.

The festival is part of the Venice Biennale, and is recognized by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF).
Through this participation, the Film Commission aims to establish Saudi Arabia as a global cinema hub, strengthen international relations, highlight the richness of Saudi culture and cinema, and enhance the presence of the Saudi film sector on the global stage. Additionally, the Commission seeks to showcase its key archival efforts and emphasize the importance of the National Film Archive, SPA reported.
The Commission’s participation in the festival includes organizing a roundtable event titled 'Challenges Facing Modern and Emerging Archives in Particular.'

The Commission’s archival management team will engage in an enriching discussion on these challenges, with the presence of partners from the Saudi film sector, to promote cultural dialogue and knowledge exchange.

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Saudi Arabia, Japan Strengthen Cultural Cooperation

The agreement, signed during Prince Bader’s official visit to Japan, represents a significant milestone in fostering cultural exchange. SPA
The agreement, signed during Prince Bader’s official visit to Japan, represents a significant milestone in fostering cultural exchange. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Japan Strengthen Cultural Cooperation

The agreement, signed during Prince Bader’s official visit to Japan, represents a significant milestone in fostering cultural exchange. SPA
The agreement, signed during Prince Bader’s official visit to Japan, represents a significant milestone in fostering cultural exchange. SPA

Saudi Arabia and Japan have strengthened their commitment to cultural collaboration with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) by Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Dr. Toshiko Abe.

The agreement, signed during Prince Bader’s official visit to Japan, represents a significant milestone in deepening bilateral relations and fostering cultural exchange.

According to a statement issued by the Saudi Culture Ministry on Friday, the MoU establishes a comprehensive framework for cooperation, focusing on knowledge sharing and collaboration in diverse cultural fields.
To foster mutual understanding and appreciation, the two parties are committed to promoting cultural exchanges, including exchange of experts in various cultural fields and organizing programs, workshops, and seminars for intellectuals, cultural specialists, and artists from the two countries, said the statement.

Prince Bader emphasized the importance of this partnership. “This collaboration underscores the shared vision of Saudi Arabia and Japan to preserve, celebrate, and advance cultural understanding,” he said. “By joining forces in areas such as heritage preservation and artistic innovation, we not only honor our histories but also inspire future generations to embrace creativity and cultural exchange.”

The MoU builds upon the longstanding tradition of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Japan in the fields of arts, culture, and heritage. It reinforces the two countries’ commitment to fostering innovation while preserving their culture, paving the way for deeper engagement and collaboration.

During a meeting, Prince Bader and Abe discussed the need to strengthen cooperation between the Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission and the Japanese side to train Saudi students in the art of "Manga" comics.