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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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A Zoo Elephant Dies in Indonesia after Being Swept Away in a River

The carcass of an elephant is covered with a blue tarp after it was found dead on a riverbank after being swept away by the river's current the previous evening, in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, 17 December 2024. (EPA)
The carcass of an elephant is covered with a blue tarp after it was found dead on a riverbank after being swept away by the river's current the previous evening, in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, 17 December 2024. (EPA)
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A Zoo Elephant Dies in Indonesia after Being Swept Away in a River

The carcass of an elephant is covered with a blue tarp after it was found dead on a riverbank after being swept away by the river's current the previous evening, in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, 17 December 2024. (EPA)
The carcass of an elephant is covered with a blue tarp after it was found dead on a riverbank after being swept away by the river's current the previous evening, in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, 17 December 2024. (EPA)

An elephant that lived at the zoo on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali was found dead on Tuesday after being swept away by a strong river current.

Molly, a 45-year-old female Sumatran elephant was one of two being guided by a mahout to a holding area outside of the zoo grounds through a river on Monday afternoon. The activity was part of their daily routine of mental and physical stimulation.

The first elephant had made it across and Molly was in the river when the current suddenly increased due to heavy rain upstream, the zoo said in a statement.

"In this situation, Molly lost her balance and was swept away by the current," it said. The mahout was uninjured.

A team from Bali Zoo and Bali Natural Resources Conservation Agency conducted an intensive search. The dead elephant was found Tuesday morning in Cengceng river in Sukawati subdistrict in Gianyar district, Bali.

"The entire team at Bali Zoo is deeply saddened by the loss of Molly, a female elephant who has been an important part of our extended family. Molly was known to be a kind and friendly elephant," the zoo said.

"This was an unavoidable event, but we are committed to conducting a thorough evaluation of our operational procedures and risk mitigation measures, especially during the rainy season, to ensure the safety of all our animals in the future," said Emma Chandra, the zoo's head of public relations.

Seasonal rains from around October through to March frequently cause flooding and landslides in Indonesia, an archipelago of 17,000 islands.

Sumatran elephants are a critically endangered species and fewer than 700 remain on Sumatra island. This subspecies of the Asian elephant, one of two species of the largest mammal in the world, is protected under an Indonesian law on the conservation of biological natural resources and their ecosystems.