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For its 9th edition, the Saudi Film Festival returns as a distinguished annual cultural event. Hosted by the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), organized by the Saudi Cinema Association and supported by the Film Commission of the Ministry of Culture, the festival puts Saudi literary and cultural contributions to the film industry, filmmakers and talent from the Kingdom’s cinema sector once again in the spotlight.
This edition of the festival has much to offer, including competitions that aim to develop the quality of screenplays and films. The festival is now expanding the scope of film screening programs to include a broader range of Arab and international productions as it serves as a platform for production companies, producers and filmmakers to support their projects in the production market. The festival programming now includes a wide array of enriching programs such as seminars and intensive workshops to elevate the Saudi filmmaking sector. Additionally, a selection of books will be translated and published as part of a series that aims to enrich the Arab library in the genres of filmmaking and cinema literature.
The 9th Edition of the Saudi Film Festival will be held from the 4th until the 11th of May 2023.
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is hosting the 9th edition of the Saudi Film Festival. A host of quality programs will also be offered via the Festival’s official YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKImKmSvuQm6FkVFvZXPWJw
To find out about the live broadcast schedule please visit the festival’s website and social media accounts:
TW: @SA_FilmFestival IG: @saudifilmfestival
Tickets are sold via the Ithra website or designated points of sale within the center.
The Festival provides a networking opportunity for creative filmmakers and those interested in the film industry, but requires obtaining an entry permit to the production market through their designated information desk.
To learn about the list of featured films please visit the Festival’s website and social media accounts:
TW: @SA_FilmFestival IG: @saudifilmfestival
Yes, visitors are allowed to enter the production market by obtaining a permit through their designated information desk at the gate to the Great Hall.
On Thursday, May 4, 2023.
At the opening ceremony on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
At the closing ceremony on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
At the closing ceremony on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
You can find out about the participating companies through the Festival’s website and social media accounts:
TW: @SA_FilmFestival IG: @saudifilmfestival
No, workshops require physical attendance and will not be broadcast on the Festival’s channel.
Candidates attending the workshops will be contacted to inform them of their specific times. You can also find out about this by visiting the Festival’s website and social media accounts:
TW: @SA_FilmFestival IG: @saudifilmfestival
No, tickets are required of individuals who wish to attend movie screenings only.
There are no whole day tickets.
No, there is no such a ticket.
You can register via the Festival’s webpage.
The workshops will be held at Ithra center, and the participants will be contacted with the necessary details.
Yes, but it is better to choose one workshop based on your interest in the subject.
No registration is required, but an entry permit is required through the designated information desk of the production market at the gate to the Great Hall.
No registration is required, but an entry permit is required through the designated information desk of the production market at the gate to the Great Hall.