In celebration of female voices in film, the Red Sea International Film Festival (RedSeaIFF) hosted its annual “Women in Cinema” gathering in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah on Friday.
The event included a large turnout of global stars such as Katrina Kaif, Naomi Campbell, and Sharon Stone.
The ceremony also witnessed the honoring of Egypt’s first screen icon, Nabila Ebeid.
The accolade presented to Ebeid marked a pinnacle in her achievements for the current year.
Ebeid, an artist who achieved unprecedented box office success in the eighties and nineties, received this recognition as a testament to her enduring impact on the film industry.
Moreover, Ebeid expressed profound joy at receiving this honor.
Despite confining her remarks to a brief thank-you on the platform, she joined her fellow actresses in what she dubbed a “dance of joy” during the event, which was enlivened by the performance of Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram.
Notable Arab figures, including cinematic icons such as Yousra, Yasmin Sabri, Amina Khalil, Nadine Njeim, and others attended the event.
The event, organized by the RedSeaIFF and Vanity Fair Europe, didn’t overlook the presence of these esteemed Arab personalities.
It is noteworthy that the annual event brings together key players in the heart of the film industry to celebrate the wise talents of women, both in front of and behind the camera, from around the globe.
The festival continues to support the film industry in addressing and finding solutions to global challenges through a robust year-round program dedicated to supporting Arab, Asian, and African women in cinema.
The aim is to enhance the professional lives of women working in the film industry, empowering a new generation of talented and creative storytellers.
The festival plays a crucial role in ensuring the widest possible audience for women’s stories and providing a platform to amplify their voices.
