RIYADH: The Red Sea Souk has opened submissions for its Project Market and Work-in-Progress screenings, both set to run during the fifth Red Sea International Film Festival, taking place in Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district from Dec. 4-13 this year.
Held annually, the Red Sea International Film Festival amplifies the Kingdom’s creative and cultural diversity through programs designed to engage both public audiences and industry professionals.
The festival’s industry market, running from Dec. 6-10, brings together filmmakers, producers, investors, and cinema professionals from around the globe to support emerging talent and international co-productions.
FASTFACTS
• The Project Market is accepting submissions until June 20 for narrative, animated, and documentary projects currently in development or production.
• The Work-in-Progress program is open until July 29 to feature films in post-production.
The Project Market is accepting submissions until June 20 for narrative, animated, and documentary projects currently in development or production. Projects must be helmed by directors from Arab, African, or Asian countries, or by filmmakers of Arab origin.
Selected entries will receive tailored industry guidance and opportunities to pitch to distributors, festival programmers, and production partners.
The Work-in-Progress program is open until July 29 to feature films in post-production. It offers private industry screenings, mentorship, and networking with potential distributors, financiers, and festival representatives.
Both programs will strengthen film talent from Saudi Arabia and the broader Arab, African, and Asian regions, encouraging co-productions and international exposure.
The festival continues to serve as a key platform for cross-cultural collaboration and creative opportunities in the global film community and Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning creative sector.
