Ashraf AboArafe
The Red Sea International Film Festival announced the opening of applications for cinematic films to participate in the fourth session of the festival, which is scheduled to be held from December 5 to 14, 2024, at the festival’s new headquarters, “Al-Balad,” historic Jeddah.
The festival encouraged both cinematic names and emerging filmmakers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Africa and Asia; They are required to submit their applications starting from May 7, until August 22, 2024 AD, with the early application period ending by July 5, 2024 AD, as the festival looks forward to receiving distinctive and unique cinematic projects, to highlight captivating narratives from different states, countries and languages, as part of its mission to celebrate the industry. Filmmakers can submit their applications today within the following cinematic sections: “The Red Sea Feature Film Competition” and the “Red Sea Short Film Competition”, in addition to the “New Saudi Cinema” section, which is concerned with highlighting the most prominent cinematic talents and creativity of Saudi filmmakers.
Films participating in the Red Sea International Film Festival compete for the prestigious Al Yusr Awards, including the Al Yusr Golden Award for Best Feature Film worth $100,000, in addition to other awards such as: the Best Direction Award, the Jury Award, and the Al Yusr Golden Award for Best Short Film.
The CEO of the Red Sea Film Foundation, Mohammed Al-Turki, stressed that the festival is proud to provide a wide variety of sections and opportunities for emerging directors and filmmakers to showcase their cinematic creativity, which is the highest priority of the Red Sea Film Foundation.
Al-Turki explained that the festival provided the opportunity to submit cinematic projects without any additional fees during the early registration phase, which continues until the end of July 5, 2024, after which fees amounting to 100 Saudi riyals for short films and 200 Saudi riyals for long films will apply, indicating that those wishing to submit can apply. Or get more details visit the electronic link:
