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- Reviews
‘Thank You For Banking With Us’: London Review a4s6n
Two sisters strain against Palestine’s patriarchal bonds in this effective Ramallah-set debut
- News
Tech experts suggest AI offers an opportunity to put the artist at the heart of film production 1wb62
Saudi Film Confex ists agree AI will be an essential tool in the of human creativity, discuss future steps
- News
AI could improve the global industry, according to former Fox head Jim Gianopulos 6n2i64
The exec discussed opportunities for streamlined production and global reach while in conversation at Saudi Film Confex
- News
Saudi Arabian film sector can lead on innovation, says agent David Unger 4j5r6c
ists discussed the international opportunities open to innovative and well-ed Saudi filmmakers
- News
Palestinian thriller ‘To A Land Unknown’ scores UK-Ireland deal ahead of LFF premiere (exclusive) 4v2m4x
Mahdi Fleifel’s fiction feature debut follows two refugees who pose as smugglers.
- Reviews
‘For Rana’: Busan Review 4h5h2
A circus motorcyclist in Iran is desperate to find a new heart for his ailing daughter
- News
‘For Rana’ Iranian director Iman Yazdi absent from Busan film festival amid escalating conflict (exclusive) c2e1r
The filmmaker has seen his travel plans disrupted due to heightened tensions in the Middle East.
- News
Anthology ‘Disorder’ about life in Lebanon acquired by Front Row ahead of El Gouna 6z6g67
Four shorts blend drama and dark humour to explore Lebanon’s recent tumultuous years.
- Reviews
‘Of Dogs And Men’: Hamburg Review 5s4bh
Dani Rosenberg’s docufiction captures the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel
- News
Neom appoints Michael Lynch acting media head in wake of allegations (exclusive) 5h3g2i
The appointment follows the recent departure of Wayne Borg who was alleged to have made racist and misogynistic comments.
- News
What next for Neom after allegations of racism and misogyny against media executive? 666v6q
Trust and relationships with the film and TV industry will need to be rebuilt after damning reports.
- Promotion
Hitting the beat: Why Anderson .Paak filmed ‘K-Pops!’ in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla 28o5l
The film will receive its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.
- Reviews
‘Happy Holidays’: Venice Review 5r6x5k
Scandar Copti follows the Oscar-nominated Ajami with this compelling spliced drama
- News
European and Middle Eastern film execs talk challenges and opportunities of preserving film heritage 6253w
Screen International roundtable at the Venice Film Festival explored topics such as AI, costs and technology of restoring classic movies.
- News
selects Mohammad Rasoulof’s ‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’ for Oscars 2025 6469s
The drama by the Iranian filmmaker won two awards at Cannes.
- Reviews
‘All The Mountains Give’: Edinburgh Review 1k3n3s
Kurdish smugglers eke out an existence in the Iran/Iraq borderlands in this impressive documentary filmed over six years
- News
Civil war documentary ‘Sudan, Us’ acquired for MENA ahead of Venice premiere (exclusive) 3m735g
The documentary will receive its world premiere in the Giornate delgli Autori sidebar of the festival.
- News
Alamiya, Front Row team on first Saudi-Turkey comedy feature ‘My Treat’ 4a5l4m
The film, also known as ‘Mahmool Makfool’, will be directed by Egyptian filmmaker Karim Abu Zeid.
- News
Korean thriller ‘Revolver’ starring Cannes award-winner Jeon Do-yeon lands global deals (exclusive) 275925
The feature is directed by Oh Seung-uk and also stars Ji Chang-wook of Netflix series ‘Lovestruck In The City’.
- News
Jerusalem Film Festival winners include ‘The Story Of Souleymane’, ‘Santosh’ 5oi2e
‘Eid’ wins the award for Best Israeli Feature.