Royal Commission Inaugurates Film AlUla to Support Film Industry

Film AlUla was established in early 2020 by the Royal Commission for AlUla with a mandate to promote filming in the AlUla region. (Film AlUla)
Film AlUla was established in early 2020 by the Royal Commission for AlUla with a mandate to promote filming in the AlUla region. (Film AlUla)
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Royal Commission Inaugurates Film AlUla to Support Film Industry

Film AlUla was established in early 2020 by the Royal Commission for AlUla with a mandate to promote filming in the AlUla region. (Film AlUla)
Film AlUla was established in early 2020 by the Royal Commission for AlUla with a mandate to promote filming in the AlUla region. (Film AlUla)

The Royal Commission for AlUla has inaugurated the Film AlUla to support and facilitate filming in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region.

The Film AlUla commission offers the opportunity to discover picturesque filming locations amid the breathtaking landscape of the region.

The new office will focus on supporting and encouraging local productions by working with several government agencies in the film industry.

It is part of the royal commission's efforts to realize the Kingdom's Vision 2030 by supporting national talents in the industry.

Several international producers have already expressed their interest in exploring AlUla as a location for their movies and a Hollywood-produced film will be announced soon.

Two Saudi movies will also be filmed soon in AlUla, "Bayn Al-Rimal" and "Noura", which are directed and produced by Saudis.

Film AlUla was established in early 2020 by the Royal Commission for AlUla with a mandate to promote filming in the AlUla region and develop a film-friendly ecosystem to support productions.

Film AlUla is a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) and follows best practices as laid out by the AFCI as well the Royal Commission for AlUla’s charter for best works practices.



Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone to Headline Coachella 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 05: Lady Gaga performs before Democratic presidential nominee, US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak during the closing rally of her campaign at the base of the iconic "Rocky Steps" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on November 05, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 05: Lady Gaga performs before Democratic presidential nominee, US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak during the closing rally of her campaign at the base of the iconic "Rocky Steps" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on November 05, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
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Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone to Headline Coachella 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 05: Lady Gaga performs before Democratic presidential nominee, US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak during the closing rally of her campaign at the base of the iconic "Rocky Steps" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on November 05, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 05: Lady Gaga performs before Democratic presidential nominee, US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak during the closing rally of her campaign at the base of the iconic "Rocky Steps" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on November 05, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone will headline 2025's Coachella music and arts festival, organizers said Wednesday, while Travis Scott will play a special guest slot.

Missy Elliott, Charli XCX and Megan Thee Stallion will also feature at the major event in the California desert that kicks off the music festival circuit, AFP reported.

Coachella takes place over two three-day weekends in the spring, this year April 11-13 and 18-20.

The line-up reveal came months earlier than usual, one day after Post Malone slipped in his own tour schedule release that he'd be playing concerts during the anticipated festival dates in Indio.

Scott's performance will come four years after he was slated to headline the 2020 festival, which was ultimately scrapped due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

South Africa's Tyla will perform at the 2025 edition after pulling out last year due to an injury.

Other acts of interest include famed conductor Gustavo Dudamel along with the LA Philharmonic, along with a return to the desert for Brazil's Anitta and electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk.

Last year's festival was headlined by Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, the Creator. It also featured a special reunion performance from No Doubt.

Taylor Swift was also an overwhelming presence at the grounds flanked by the San Jacinto Mountains in 2024 -- although as a spectator, not a performer.