The third edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) will take place from November 30 to December 9, in Jeddah, nestled on the eastern shore of the Red Sea.
The second edition was widely applauded for significantly expanding the industry and events program alongside presenting 143 films from 66 countries to 39,410 filmgoers and 4,345 film professionals, media, and students, with an overall percentage capacity increase of 12%.
The 2022 Festival showcased seven new Saudi feature films and 16 short films from an exciting wave of filmmakers, demonstrating the flourishing local industry and innovative filmmakers responsible for driving and bringing an exciting new vibrancy to Saudi cinema.
The Red Sea Souk welcomed industry professionals, acclaimed talent, and pioneering filmmakers from around the world for four days to exchange knowledge, discuss creative and business collaboration and explore the rapidly evolving film industry with Saudi and beyond.
The Festival was founded in 2019 and provides a platform for Arab filmmakers and industry professionals from around the world to connect.
It hosts feature and short film competitions and presents a series of events, masterclasses, and workshops to support emerging talent.
Running alongside the Festival is the Red Sea Souk, the Festival’s industry market, designed for global exchange and partnerships between the international and Saudi film industries.
The four-day market offers a packed program of curated events to foster co-production, international distribution, and new business opportunities.
The Souk offers unbeatable access to the new vibrant Saudi scene as well as the best of the Arab market through pitching sessions, one-on-one meetings, screenings, industry talks, and networking events.
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