The Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) released the complete line-up of films qualified in its fourth edition of the Arab Shorts Competition, which will be held from December 5 to 14 in Jeddah. Fifteen short films were selected, featuring talents from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Jordan, and Lebanon. These films highlight moving stories that embody a range of cultural, social, and personal scenes. Director of Arab Programs and Film Classics Antoine Khalife said, "this year's programme, includes truly brilliant films and talent, and reflects the caliber and maturity of the region's film and entertainment landscape." noting that the filmmakers presented powerful messages with an innovative cinematic vision by addressing diverse topics, with a presentation that combines absurdity and humor. Through the Arab Shorts Competition, Red Sea IFF supports and promotes new voices from the Arab world, nurturing a rich pool of talent and facilitating access to key stakeholders and growth opportunities. Source: Qatar News Agency
Related Posts
GCC Secretary-General Affirms Council’s Vital Role within UN
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi emphasized the GCC countries’ important and vital role within the United Nations system, which heavily relies on the various efforts and initiatives of the member states …
Two dead in Taiwan’s Typhoon Gaemi
Typhoon Gaemi has killed two persons and injured hundreds in Taiwan, which has cancelled flights and closed schools and offices ahead of the storm’s expected landfall later today.
Gaemi, which has landed near the city of Hualien, is expected to be th…
Al-Tamimi meets with the head of the Financial and Administrative Control Bureau to discuss cooperation
Ramallah – Together – Counselor Alaa Al-Tamimi, Head of the Land Authority, received in his office in the city of Al-Bireh, today, Thursday, Amal Faraj, Head of the Financial and Administrative Control Bureau, and her accompanying delegation, to discu…