ARTS & CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT | Saudi – Egyptian Partnership To Support Arab Filmmakers

The Red Sea International Film Festival will award an opportunity to a team of Arab filmakers attendint the Cairo Film Connection to participate in the inaugural Red Sea Souk, the international industry market taking place in Jeddah, from March 13-16, 2020.

The partnership between the Red Sea International Film Festival and Cairo International Film Festival is an acknowledgement of their shared aim in supporting a new and exciting generation of Arab filmmakers.

One project will be selected by RSIFF team from the fiction projects-in-development category. The winner will be announced during the Cairo Film Connection Award Ceremony taking place on Nov.26 at 6 p.m. at the 41st Cairo International Film Festival.

The chosen project’s director and producer will be awarded registration, travel, and accommodation to attend the Project Market of the Red Sea Souk, where they will pitch their project to more than 150 industry leaders.

A total of 20 teams will participate in the Project Market, including 12 developed through the Red Sea Lodge. Pitching sessions will be followed by three intensive days of one-on-one meetings, with the best projects securing funding and backing for their films.

The Red Sea International Film Festival’s industry program is a major opportunity for international film executives to connect with the regional and local film industry.

Programs including workshops, talks, masterclasses, and networking to build business between the Arab region and the world and generate awareness of the Saudi and Arab film scenes amongst new audiences.

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