RIYADH: The Saudi Film Council said that registration for courses in film making at top universities worldwide have begun since the start of June.
The move was announced by the film council is to encourage Saudi talents and help develop local skills to join the international film-making industry.
The council said that registration for animation courses will start this week and will continue until June 17 via the council’s official website www.film.sa
The council also announced on its official Twitter account that registration for the courses at the prestigious French school ‘The Gobelins’ have now opened for courses due to start in France from July 2 to 16. The Goblins is considered one of the best colleges in the field of animation, and its graduates are working in animation studios everywhere in the world.
The Saudi Film Council, which is part of the General Authority for Culture, is also planing to offer Saudi film makers access to a course module that will run from July 23 until August 24, at the Studio School in Los Angeles.
In addition, the General Authority for Culture will offer Saudi talents two courses in the Kingdom focusing on storytelling and script writing. The first course will be set up and delivered by the USC School for Cinematic Arts, while the other will be offered by the Independent Film Institute.
The General Authority for Culture is the main Saudi body responsible for the nation’s expanding entertainment sector.
Saudi film council offers courses to support local filmmakers
Saudi film council offers courses to support local filmmakers
Taif festival celebrates Saudi Arabia’s literary icons
- It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content
TAIF: A special section highlighting key Saudi literary figures forms part of the Writers and Readers Festival in Taif.
The area explores the lives of distinguished writers, poets, and authors who have shaped the Kingdom’s creative landscape, influencing literature, journalism, theater and intellectual thought.
It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, the festival runs until Jan. 15 and features 42 prominent publishing houses from Saudi Arabia and overseas, offering visitors the chance to explore the latest works in literature, philosophy and general knowledge.
Meanwhile, the festival’s interactive murals section engages visitors with openwork art panels, allowing them to contribute to the city’s features and identity.
The murals depict Taif’s natural and historical landmarks, including Al-Hada Mountain, the Taif rose gardens, and traditional Hijazi palaces. Others are inspired by Souq Okaz, a historic literary and commercial center linked to the region’s poetic heritage.
Designed by a visual artist, they blend folk-inspired elements with imaginative expression, creating a collaborative experience that celebrates the city’s beauty and brings art closer to the public.
