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The activities of the fourth day of the Saudi Film Forum reveal the secrets of cinematic creativity

The fourth day of Saudi Film Forum 2025, held in Riyadh under the slogan “A meeting that changes the landscape”, generated broad interaction with a series of workshops and dialogue sessions that illuminated the horizons of the Saudi and international film industry, and presented new visions about production, marketing, sound, and technical creativity.

The topics of the workshops varied between technical and administrative aspects, as they addressed The “Marketing and Sponsorship Management in Cinema Events” workshop presented strategies for developing commercial support and sponsorship systems, and mechanisms for building partnerships that contribute to the sustainability of the sector.

Cinema Industry

While the “Sahar : Script Analysis, Scheduling, and Budget Preparation” sheds light on the previous stages of production, and the importance of careful planning in transforming ideas into integrated visual works.

The “Basics of Audio in Film” workshop focused on the importance of sound engineering in enhancing the cinematic viewing experience, while the “Film Producers Conditions and Procedures” workshop addressed the latest regulatory requirements and supporting procedures. For local production.

The events were not without the presence of modern technologies, as the “Artificial Intelligence in Filmmaking” workshop reviewed the latest innovations in montage, visual effects, and content creation, emphasizing the role of technology in accelerating the pace of production and improving image quality.

Global Content

And on the “Hadith” platform Films”, journalist Sami Jamil moderated a session entitled “Local works that traveled the world”, in which director Abdul Mohsen Al-Dabaan and creator Malek Najr participated, where they reviewed their experiences in writing, directing and production, stressing that Saudi content has become competitive globally thanks to cultural diversity and great institutional support.

The exhibition accompanying the forum also witnessed a large turnout. A wide range of visitors and interested people toured among the pavilions of companies and technical studios, and learned about the latest production solutions and equipment that reflect the rapid development in the Saudi cinematic scene.

Through the forum, the Film Authority continues its efforts in empowering filmmakers, attracting investments, and strengthening partnerships locally and internationally, in addition to providing a knowledge platform for exchanging experiences. Among industry professionals, and consolidating the Kingdom’s position as a regional center for the film industry in the region.

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