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8th Saudi Film Festival celebrates Gulf filmmakers at Ithra
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 02 - 06 - 2022

Some of the biggest names in Gulf cinema are heading to the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, from June 2-9, for the 8th edition of the Saudi Film Festival.
This year's theme, "Poetic Cinema," honors Khalil Al-Rawaf, the first Arab Hollywood star, and director Khalid Al-Siddiq, a pioneer of Kuwaiti cinema.
Organized by the Cinema Association, in partnership with Ithra with the support of the Saudi Film Commission, the eight-day event brings together filmmakers and professionals including scriptwriters, actors, producers, programmers and investors, as well as film enthusiasts with a series of programs aimed at showcasing, promoting and elevating the region's film industry.
With an expanded footprint that for the first time sees entries from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, in addition to submissions from Saudi Arabia, the festival will feature 80 films, of which 36 are participating in the competition. The opening film is Ali Saeed's Old Phone Number, an Ithra co-produced short film recently presented at the Cannes Film Festival Market's Short Film Corner alongside Raneem Almohandis' film Swing.
In addition to the Golden Palm competition, films will also be screened in two other categories – Saudi and Gulf Films. As with the previous two editions, the festival will follow a hybrid format, with both physical and virtual programs. The winners of the festival's Script Lab competition will be announced during the opening ceremony, which is expected to be attended by 1,000 guests, including actors, directors, filmmakers and media.
The Saudi Film Festival is one of the Kingdom and region's premier film events focused on supporting and developing talent and content. It is a hub for filmmakers to screen their films and develop their scripts and projects through workshops and seminars, while also creating a platform for them to connect and network with their peers, industry professionals and other stakeholders.
Local, Arab and international experts including writer James Savoca, producer Habib Attia, scholar and filmmaker Hossam Elouan, and entertainment lawyer Matti Rockenbauch will present masterclasses, seminars and workshops on a range of topics including writing, directing, cinematography, music, production, funding and marketing. The festival's Production Market will also be attended by major film producers locally and internationally, and filmmakers will be able to pitch their ideas in person and online.
Since its inception in the first edition, the Saudi Film Festival has printed and distributed more than 50 books on cinema. This year adds 14 titles, where film and literature fans will have the opportunity to meet their authors during book signing sessions. Aspiring filmmakers can get hands-on experience in animated filmmaking during a 30-minute stop motion workshop. The event will also feature an exhibition of 50 vintage cameras and other cinema equipment used between 1910 and 1980. — SG


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