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AI could improve the global industry, according to former Fox head Jim Gianopulos 6bu26
The exec discussed opportunities for streamlined production and global reach while in conversation at Saudi Film Confex
Tech experts suggest AI offers an opportunity to put the artist at the heart of film production 33a24
Saudi Film Confex ists agree AI will be an essential tool in the of human creativity, discuss future steps
Saudi Arabian film sector can lead on innovation, says agent David Unger v2d2b
ists discussed the international opportunities open to innovative and well-ed Saudi filmmakers
Palestinian thriller ‘To A Land Unknown’ scores UK-Ireland deal ahead of LFF premiere (exclusive) 3a5d25
Mahdi Fleifel’s fiction feature debut follows two refugees who pose as smugglers.
‘For Rana’ Iranian director Iman Yazdi absent from Busan film festival amid escalating conflict (exclusive) 475i7
The filmmaker has seen his travel plans disrupted due to heightened tensions in the Middle East.
Anthology ‘Disorder’ about life in Lebanon acquired by Front Row ahead of El Gouna 443m25
Four shorts blend drama and dark humour to explore Lebanon’s recent tumultuous years.
Neom appoints Michael Lynch acting media head in wake of allegations (exclusive) 244p1r
The appointment follows the recent departure of Wayne Borg who was alleged to have made racist and misogynistic comments.
What next for Neom after allegations of racism and misogyny against media executive? 9163k
Trust and relationships with the film and TV industry will need to be rebuilt after damning reports.
Senegal selects Mati Diop’s Golden Bear-winner ‘Dahomey’ as Oscar submission 2j6p1h
It marks the second time French-Senegalese director Diop has been chosen for the Oscars after her debut feature ’Atlantics’.
Realness Institute selects writers from Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa for AuthenticA Series Lab (exclusive) 345d3r
The six-month lab s writers to develop their series ideas into pilot scripts.
European and Middle Eastern film execs talk challenges and opportunities of preserving film heritage 563b5n
Screen International roundtable at the Venice Film Festival explored topics such as AI, costs and technology of restoring classic movies.
Netflix’s South Africa slate includes features ‘Happiness Is’ and ‘Umjolo: The Gone Girl’ 6c2k5j
Netflix’s vice president of content for the Middle East and Africa, Ben Amadasun, revealed the selection at MIP Africa.
Realness Institute unveils next cohort of Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy (exclusive) 2n4f4u
It is the third edition of the training programme for African film and TV professionals.
selects Mohammad Rasoulof’s ‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’ for Oscars 2025 j5ke
The drama by the Iranian filmmaker won two awards at Cannes.
Michaela Coel teams with BBC, HBO, A24 on drama series ‘First Day On Earth’ 5k462l
The 10-part series is made in association with A24
Civil war documentary ‘Sudan, Us’ acquired for MENA ahead of Venice premiere (exclusive) 536m53
The documentary will receive its world premiere in the Giornate delgli Autori sidebar of the festival.
Alamiya, Front Row team on first Saudi-Turkey comedy feature ‘My Treat’ 2h1l70
The film, also known as ‘Mahmool Makfool’, will be directed by Egyptian filmmaker Karim Abu Zeid.
Korean thriller ‘Revolver’ starring Cannes award-winner Jeon Do-yeon lands global deals (exclusive) 1n18m
The feature is directed by Oh Seung-uk and also stars Ji Chang-wook of Netflix series ‘Lovestruck In The City’.
Jerusalem Film Festival winners include ‘The Story Of Souleymane’, ‘Santosh’ 4w5p6w
‘Eid’ wins the award for Best Israeli Feature.
Imax forges first partnership with leading Saudi exhibitor Muvi Cinemas 2q125b
Four Imax screens to open across Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran.
