RSIFF Continues Support of Cinema Projects in Post-Production Phase

The Red Sea Film Festival Fund called on the filmmakers interested in receiving support for their cinema project to submit their applications. (Red Sea Film Festival Fund)
The Red Sea Film Festival Fund called on the filmmakers interested in receiving support for their cinema project to submit their applications. (Red Sea Film Festival Fund)
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RSIFF Continues Support of Cinema Projects in Post-Production Phase

The Red Sea Film Festival Fund called on the filmmakers interested in receiving support for their cinema project to submit their applications. (Red Sea Film Festival Fund)
The Red Sea Film Festival Fund called on the filmmakers interested in receiving support for their cinema project to submit their applications. (Red Sea Film Festival Fund)

The Red Sea Film Festival Fund announced this week that it has launched the first round of its fourth edition dedicated to supporting cinema projects in post-production phase.

The fund called on filmmakers willing to receive a post-production grant, and those interested in receiving support for their cinema projects in the completion, distribution and screening phases, to submit their applications and projects to maximize their winning chances.

The fund stated that it has started to accept the applications as of February 6, from Arab and African filmmakers, opening the door for features (at least 60 minutes), as well as documentaries and animation films.

The fund also urged filmmakers to stay tuned to the forthcoming rounds and all the related information on the terms, conditions and applications.

The Red Sea Fund has launched a campaign to support more than 100 projects, with grants of up to $500,000 for each project in all phases of production: development, production, or under development.



Sixth Edition of International Video Art Forum Concludes in Dammam

Sixth Edition of International Video Art Forum Concludes in Dammam
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Sixth Edition of International Video Art Forum Concludes in Dammam

Sixth Edition of International Video Art Forum Concludes in Dammam

The Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts in Dammam concluded the sixth edition of the 10-day International Video Art Forum , held in partnership with the Cinema Association under the theme "Imagination Embodied, Reality Transformed" at the Cinema Association headquarters in Al-Khobar.
The forum featured 56 artworks from 29 countries that were selected from 127 submissions from 41 countries.

According to SPA, the specialized jury announced the winners of this edition, with Silvia Di Gennaro from Italy taking first place, Hiroya Sakurai from Japan securing second place, and Andrea Leoni from Italy coming in third.

The jury also awarded certificates of excellence to artists Mishaal Suhaim Al-Thabiti from Saudi Arabia, Jérémy Oury from France, Nada Maher Metwally from Egypt, and Raquel Salvatella from Spain.
Several participating video artists discussed their experiences, the unique artistic elements of this edition, and their aspirations for future innovation and technological advancement. They emphasized the endless possibilities of this art form, enabling them to explore new ideas and reshape artistic experiences.