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The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced the opening of applications for its inaugural program, which will run from November 11 to 20. Applications for Asian and African films, including Arab films, will be accepted from May 18 to August 18. 2021.
The festival invited emerging talents, in addition to expert directors and well-known names from Asia, Africa and the Arab world, to submit entries to participate in the Red Sea Competition and the Short Film Competition, in addition to the talents Saudi Arabians who can also participate in two new Saudi cinema programs and one trial. A specialized committee will examine the applications for participation, in addition to selecting the films that will be screened in the other seven sections of the program.
The festival affirmed its effort to support and enhance the film movement, and to celebrate the most important film creations from around the world, to be the most important and important Arab film event, and a destination for creators from Saudi Arabia and the region, in addition to Asian and African directors, and the rest of international film creations.
The historic city of Jeddah, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is due to host the inaugural session of the Red Sea International Film Festival in November 2021. The festival seeks to organize real activities bringing together film lovers, filmmakers and poles of the global film industry, to celebrate life after the pandemic that led to postpone its first session of March 2020. The festival is seen as a vital and important platform to strengthen the creative ties between Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world, through a program that includes a group of the best international film productions, classic masterpieces and contemporary Arab films, in addition to professional programs related to the film industry.
The festival recently unveiled details of its programming, which includes 11 sections showcasing international and contemporary Arab works, Saudi long, short and experimental films, masterpieces of classical cinema, in addition to future creations of works. in virtual reality, augmented reality and interactive cinema. .
The films that will be selected in the competition will compete for the Yusr Awards by an international jury, and they include the Golden Yusr for Best Feature Film ($ 100,000), Best Director ($ 30,000), Special Jury Prize ( $ 20,000) and the Golden Yusr Award for Best Picture. A short film ($ 25,000), in addition to the awards for Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Cinematographic Contribution. The festival also features a cash prize for the audience’s award-winning film and best Saudi film. The festival opened the door to submitting nominations through the 11-section website.
Red Sea Competition
It showcases bold and innovative works by veteran and emerging talent, whether fictional or documentary, from across Asia and Africa, including the Arab world. The international jury, made up of directors and professionals, will select the works deserving of the competition’s prizes.
Red Sea Short Film Competition
It includes films lasting up to 60 minutes, made by talents from all over Asia and Africa, including the Arab world, whether fiction or documentary. An international jury will select the works worthy of winning the competition’s prizes, for their creativity, new ideas and daring stories.
A New Saudi Cinema: Saudi fictional works and documentaries from the creators and pioneers of the new film wave, reflecting the characteristics of national cinema and its diversity, vitality and energy, and a strong and dazzling future. The program includes long and short works of art, which will surprise audiences around the world.
Experiment with daring, impressionist, open-minded works, out of the ordinary, to embody the spirit of the time, and encourage change. The program showcases the vitality, creativity and originality of new Saudi voices, telling new stories, in a new style. The programming team will also select the films that will be screened in the sections that will not receive requests to participate, namely:
Masterpieces from around the world Creations from around the world, for staging giants, talent and the brightest stars. The program includes a selection of the most important productions of the year from the upcoming films, which are screened for the first time in the Arab world.
Arab Masterpieces A selection of the latest Arab masterpieces that reflect the pulse of Arab creativity, whether commercial or independent films, in addition to award-winning films and premieres.
International Picks The most important films screened at this year’s film festivals wowed audiences and critics alike. A comprehensive cinematic panorama that includes the latest surprises from international festivals and award-winning films.
Interactive cinema is a celebration of new cinematic technologies and innovations, both in the way they are presented and in their ability to interact with audiences. works of virtual reality, augmented reality and audiovisual experiences that mix reality and imagination.
Treasures of the Red Sea, masterpieces of classic cinema and international films that have left their mark. An anthology of cinematic masterpieces and treasures that have inspired generations of directors, most of which are first shown on the big screen in Saudi Arabia.
new generation
Charming stories for a young generation of moviegoers. An anthology from around the world, attracting young people, interacting with them, and enriching their world.
Episodes of the Red Sea, the first shows in Saudi Arabia of one or two episodes of the most important international series, whether televised or dedicated to Internet platforms. It presents essential works, stories, characters and technical and artistic innovations.
Contemporary international and Arab films
Saudi films, long and short
Masterpieces of classical cinema
Futuristic creations of virtual reality works
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