"Red Sea Cinema" It mobilizes Oscars and stars on the short film jury
Detect And independent Arab cinema, and the renewed Saudi spirit, to provide a comprehensive and in-depth reading of the competing works.
This year’s competition constitutes a major turning point in the festival’s history, as it records the highest number in the number of participating films, which reflects the growing confidence of young filmmakers in this global platform.
The competition opens its doors wide to creatives from the continents of Asia, Africa, and the Arab world, turning Jeddah into a major destination that embraces emerging talents and provides them with a space to launch into… Global.
Huge international competitions
The program witnesses intense international competition with cinematic productions coming from France, Taiwan, Palestine, Kenya, Burkina Faso and the Philippines, which enriches the screen with different cultural and visual experiences.
The “New Saudi Cinema” program highlights as a rising soft power, introducing a generation of Saudi directors who are experimenting with action films, documentaries, and cartoons.
Faisal Baltoor, CEO of the festival, confirmed that choosing these illustrious names for judging reflects the festival’s commitment to supporting new voices, considering short films a true laboratory for breaking traditional narrative templates.
The cinematic community is waiting for next December 11, when the winners will take the podium at the “Al Yusr” awards ceremony, bringing down the curtain on a competition that is the strongest in its category.
These steps consolidate the status of the Al Bahr Festival. Al-Ahmar as a creative incubator does not just display, but creates the future cinematic scene and pushes the boundaries of storytelling to broader horizons.
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