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Red Sea Shorts, New Saudi Cinema Competitions Kicks Off

Red Sea Shorts, New Saudi Cinema Competitions Kicks Off
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Red Sea Shorts, New Saudi Cinema Competitions Kicks Off

Red Sea Shorts, New Saudi Cinema Competitions Kicks Off

The Red Sea International Film Festival screened the first films participating in the Red Sea Shorts Competition and the New Saudi Cinema Competition.
The event is testimony to the organizers' dedication to nurturing and promoting Saudi cinematic talent.
The films selected for the New Saudi Cinema category, introduced at this year's festival, demonstrate the creative works of the Kingdom's filmmakers, according to SPA.
The festival aims to empower emerging talent, foster opportunities for success and provide a platform for them to exhibit their creations.
The 19 selected films have a duration of 5 to 44 minutes. They cover a diverse range of topics, such as confronting extremism, social adaptation and personal conflict resolution. All the films were produced by Saudi teams, with a majority of the production or filming taking place in Saudi Arabia.
The selected films in the short films category include: Street 105, The Ride, Fishbowl, Kum-Kum, I'm Fine, The Menace from Above, Saleeg, Antidote, Fishy, The Old School, Art Block, Detour, The Last Winter, Khaled El Sheikh: Between the Thorns of Art and Politics, and Fiasco Run.
Program Manager of the New Saudi Cinema at the Red Sea Film Festival Foundation Mohyeeddin Qari emphasized the festival's dedication to representing and celebrating Saudi cinema. He said that the organizers look forward to presenting diverse and inspiring stories from all parts of the Kingdom that showcase creativity and innovation.

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