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Saudi Film Commission Showcases Vision and Partnerships at 4th Red Sea International Film Festival

The Saudi Film Commission said its participation in the festival builds on its legacy of driving growth in the national film industry
The Saudi Film Commission said its participation in the festival builds on its legacy of driving growth in the national film industry
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Saudi Film Commission Showcases Vision and Partnerships at 4th Red Sea International Film Festival

The Saudi Film Commission said its participation in the festival builds on its legacy of driving growth in the national film industry
The Saudi Film Commission said its participation in the festival builds on its legacy of driving growth in the national film industry

The Saudi Film Commission is set to participate in the fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival, held in Jeddah on December 5-14.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the commission said its presence underscores the Film Commission's commitment to elevating Saudi Arabia's cinematic productions by supporting local talent and fostering impactful partnerships with leading international film institutions.

Central to its involvement, the commission will unveil a dedicated pavilion at the Red Sea "Souk", offering festival attendees an in-depth look at its role in shaping Saudi Arabia's burgeoning film industry. The commission said the pavilion will spotlight its strategic initiatives aimed at positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for filmmaking.

One of the highlights of this year's participation is the showcase of four films supported by the Film Commission through its programs, including "Daw" and "Cash Rebate Program".

The films are Saifi, Farasan Island, Me and My Driver, and Hobal. This support reflects the commission's ongoing efforts to empower Saudi creators and enhance the reach of Saudi cinematic works to local and global audiences.

The Red Sea International Film Festival, a pioneering event in the Kingdom, showcases a dynamic blend of local and international cinematic works. It celebrates creativity across genres and cultures, presenting prestigious awards in diverse film categories. Running alongside the festival, the Red Sea Film Market "Souk" (December 7-11) serves as a crucial incubator for film projects, offering resources and opportunities to elevate local productions to international standards.

The Saudi Film Commission said its participation builds on its legacy of driving growth in the national film industry. It aims to empower Saudi filmmakers, connect them with global industry leaders, and amplify the Kingdom's cultural narrative on the world stage. Through this engagement, the commission continues to deliver on its mission to enable the Saudi film industry, nurture creativity, and support the next generation of storytellers.

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Oil Washes up on Russia’s Black Sea Coast after Tankers Damaged, Governor Says

A still image taken from a handout video released by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation shows a damaged tanker in the Kerch Strait, Russia 16 December 2024. (Reuters / Russian Ministry Natural Resources, Environment handout)
A still image taken from a handout video released by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation shows a damaged tanker in the Kerch Strait, Russia 16 December 2024. (Reuters / Russian Ministry Natural Resources, Environment handout)
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Oil Washes up on Russia’s Black Sea Coast after Tankers Damaged, Governor Says

A still image taken from a handout video released by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation shows a damaged tanker in the Kerch Strait, Russia 16 December 2024. (Reuters / Russian Ministry Natural Resources, Environment handout)
A still image taken from a handout video released by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation shows a damaged tanker in the Kerch Strait, Russia 16 December 2024. (Reuters / Russian Ministry Natural Resources, Environment handout)

Spilled oil has washed up along "tens of kilometers" of the Russian Black Sea coast after two tankers were badly damaged in a storm at the weekend, a local governor said on Tuesday.

Veniamin Kondratyev, the governor of Russia's southern Krasnodar region, said on his Telegram channel that fuel oil had been found along the coast from the districts of Temryuk to Anapa.

"This morning, while monitoring the shoreline, stains of fuel oil were discovered. Oil products washed ashore for several tens of kilometers," he said.

The Volgoneft 212 tanker split in half on Sunday in the Kerch Strait, between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, while the Volgoneft 239 ran aground 80 meters (87 yards) from the shore near the port of Taman in the strait.

The more than 50-year-old ships were carrying some 9,200 metric tons (62,000 barrels) of oil products in total, Russian news agency TASS reported, raising fears it could become one of the largest environmental disasters to hit the region in years.

A video posted on Zvezda TV's Telegram channel on Tuesday showed a black, oil-like substance along the coast of the Black Sea resort of Anapa, southeast of the Kerch Strait.

The video showed oil-like stains along a beach strewn with tree branches.

Meanwhile, a video broadcast by the state TV channel Vesti showed several birds covered with oil flapping their wings and struggling to fly.

Russia's Natural Resources and Ecology Ministry said on Monday that fuel oil had leaked into the sea, but the scale of the spillage was still not clear.

Natural Resources and Ecology Minister Alexander Kozlov said some of the fuel oil could have sunk to the seabed due to cold weather.

The shipping industry has raised concern in recent months over the risks and potential for collisions posed by hundreds of "shadow" tankers in open sea lanes, with little incentive for these vessels to follow cleaner shipping standards.

The Kerch Strait, which separates mainland Russia from the Moscow-annexed Crimea region, is a key route for exports of its grain and fuel products.

One member of the Volgoneft 212's crew was killed in Sunday's accident, while all 14 people on the Volgoneft 239 were rescued.