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  • Jim Gianopulos
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    AI could improve the global industry, according to former Fox head Jim Gianopulos 301e3a

    2024-10-15T10:22:00Z 3d4i6b

    The exec discussed opportunities for streamlined production and global reach while in conversation at Saudi Film Confex

  • Qian Feng, Michael Wolfson
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    Tech experts suggest AI offers an opportunity to put the artist at the heart of film production 3v2z4c

    2024-10-15T10:22:00Z

    Saudi Film Confex ists agree AI will be an essential tool in the of human creativity, discuss future steps

  • Mashael Al Howaish, Jonathan Olsberg, David Unger
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    Saudi Arabian film sector can lead on innovation, says agent David Unger 283w1n

    2024-10-14T16:46:00Z

    ists discussed the international opportunities open to innovative and well-ed Saudi filmmakers

  • 'To A Land Unknown'
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    Palestinian thriller ‘To A Land Unknown’ scores UK-Ireland deal ahead of LFF premiere (exclusive) c3n8

    2024-10-10T10:30:00Z

    Mahdi Fleifel’s fiction feature debut follows two refugees who pose as smugglers.

  • Iman YAZDI
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    ‘For Rana’ Iranian director Iman Yazdi absent from Busan film festival amid escalating conflict (exclusive) xs6x

    2024-10-04T22:00:00Z

    The filmmaker has seen his travel plans disrupted due to heightened tensions in the Middle East.

  • Disorder
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    Anthology ‘Disorder’ about life in Lebanon acquired by Front Row ahead of El Gouna 462u67

    2024-10-04T13:38:00Z

    Four shorts blend drama and dark humour to explore Lebanon’s recent tumultuous years.

  • Michael Lynch (Neom)
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    Neom appoints Michael Lynch acting media head in wake of allegations (exclusive) 4i2q3

    2024-09-18T09:11:00Z

    The appointment follows the recent departure of Wayne Borg who was alleged to have made racist and misogynistic comments.

  • Wayne Borg
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    What next for Neom after allegations of racism and misogyny against media executive? 616x3h

    2024-09-17T15:01:00Z

    Trust and relationships with the film and TV industry will need to be rebuilt after damning reports.

  • Dahomey
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    Senegal selects Mati Diop’s Golden Bear-winner ‘Dahomey’ as Oscar submission 5us61

    2024-09-13T15:34:00Z

    It marks the second time French-Senegalese director Diop has been chosen for the Oscars after her debut feature ’Atlantics’.

  • Tony Koros, Aden Abebe, Talemwa Pius, Mlilo Mpondo
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    Realness Institute selects writers from Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa for AuthenticA Series Lab (exclusive) 3k1g3k

    2024-09-09T14:02:00Z

    The six-month lab s writers to develop their series ideas into pilot scripts. 

  • The Screen International roundtable ists at the Venice Film Festival
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    European and Middle Eastern film execs talk challenges and opportunities of preserving film heritage 5p5r5w

    2024-09-04T10:08:00Z

    Screen International roundtable at the Venice Film Festival explored topics such as AI, costs and technology of restoring classic movies.

  • 'Umjolo: The Gone Girl'
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    Netflix’s South Africa slate includes features ‘Happiness Is’ and ‘Umjolo: The Gone Girl’ 1l6e5c

    2024-09-03T13:50:00Z

    Netflix’s vice president of content for the Middle East and Africa, Ben Amadasun, revealed the selection at MIP Africa.

  • Selected ParticipantsAwoua Keita Epse Diallo, Bethlehem Tesfu Estifanos, Duwayne Murphy, Mphumelelo Mnisi, Rehima Ibrahim, Tshiamo Malatji
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    Realness Institute unveils next cohort of Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy (exclusive) 202s6k

    2024-08-29T15:21:00Z

    It is the third edition of the training programme for African film and TV professionals. 

  • The Seed of the Sacred Fig
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    selects Mohammad Rasoulof’s ‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’ for Oscars 2025 675l6c

    2024-08-22T17:04:00Z

    The drama by the Iranian filmmaker won two awards at Cannes.

  • Michaela Coel
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    Michaela Coel teams with BBC, HBO, A24 on drama series ‘First Day On Earth’ 5px2o

    2024-08-19T14:00:00Z

    The 10-part series is made in association with A24

  • Sudan  Us
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    Civil war documentary ‘Sudan, Us’ acquired for MENA ahead of Venice premiere (exclusive) w73w

    2024-08-07T09:58:00Z

    The documentary will receive its world premiere in the Giornate delgli Autori sidebar of the festival.

  • My Treat (Mahmool Makfool) cast
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    Alamiya, Front Row team on first Saudi-Turkey comedy feature ‘My Treat’ 4b1g4e

    2024-08-01T12:06:00Z

    The film, also known as ‘Mahmool Makfool’, will be directed by Egyptian filmmaker Karim Abu Zeid.

  • Revolver
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    Korean thriller ‘Revolver’ starring Cannes award-winner Jeon Do-yeon lands global deals (exclusive) 2p2s25

    2024-07-31T23:01:00Z

    The feature is directed by Oh Seung-uk and also stars Ji Chang-wook of Netflix series ‘Lovestruck In The City’.

  • jerusalem 2024 winners
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    Jerusalem Film Festival winners include ‘The Story Of Souleymane’, ‘Santosh’ z5j61

    2024-07-25T18:00:00Z

    ‘Eid’ wins the award for Best Israeli Feature.

  • IMAX
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    Imax forges first partnership with leading Saudi exhibitor Muvi Cinemas 5r2y66

    2024-07-16T12:00:00Z

    Four Imax screens to open across Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran.