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.



Dozens of Exotic Animals Seized at Turkish Border

A woman covers with an umbrella against the rain during a summer storm at Kadikoy ferry terminal in Istanbul, Türkiye, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
A woman covers with an umbrella against the rain during a summer storm at Kadikoy ferry terminal in Istanbul, Türkiye, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
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Dozens of Exotic Animals Seized at Turkish Border

A woman covers with an umbrella against the rain during a summer storm at Kadikoy ferry terminal in Istanbul, Türkiye, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
A woman covers with an umbrella against the rain during a summer storm at Kadikoy ferry terminal in Istanbul, Türkiye, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Turkish customs officials in the northwestern city of Edirne discovered dozens of exotic animals being smuggled into Türkiye from Greece, The Associated Press said.

State-run Anadolu Agency reported that the mid-sized sedan with Greek license plates was carrying three kangaroos, three alpacas and one Patagonian mara in the trunk, and 12 parrots and 23 flying squirrels inside the vehicle. Many of the animals are juveniles.

Photos from the scene show the larger animals bound and squeezed together in tight confinement, while the smaller ones were crowded in cages.

The private Demiroren News Agency identified the driver of the vehicle as Yuksel D., who was subsequently detained by authorities.

All the animals survived and will be delivered to the Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks.