JEDDAH: The organizers of the Red Sea Film Festival have selected teams to compete in the “48Hr Film Challenge” for young Saudi talents aspiring to become filmmakers.
The challenge is supported by the French Cultural Center, the French Consulate in Jeddah, and the French Embassy. Its aim is to discover unknown talents and present them to the Saudi and global audiences by providing them with the necessary training, knowledge, skills, and experience to develop their own cinematic projects.
Fifteen teams will compete in the challenge, which will conclude with the screening of the films in August. Two winning teams will be selected, and the leader of each team will be granted the opportunity to participate in cinema and directing events in France in 2024.
Red Sea Film Festival announces ‘48Hr Film Challenge’
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Red Sea Film Festival announces ‘48Hr Film Challenge’
- The challenge is supported by the French Cultural Center, the French Consulate in Jeddah, and the French Embassy
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.
