The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced the opening of submissions for films to participate in its fourth edition, set to take place from December 5 to 14 in the festival's new location in "Al-Balad," historic Jeddah. The festival invites filmmakers from Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Africa, and Asia to submit their applications by August 22, with early submission ending on July 5.
The festival looks forward to receiving unique and outstanding cinematic projects to highlight captivating storytelling from various countries and languages as part of its mission to celebrate the film industry both locally and internationally. Filmmakers can submit their applications today in the following sections: "Red Sea Feature Film Competition," "Red Sea Short Film Competition," and the "New Saudi Cinema" section, which focuses on showcasing the talents and creative works of Saudi filmmakers.
Films participating in the Red Sea International Film Festival will compete for prestigious Yusr Awards, including the Yusr Golden Award for Best Feature Film worth $100,000, as well as other awards such as Best Director, Jury Award, and Yusr Golden Award for Best Short Film.
Mohammed Turk, CEO of the Red Sea Film Foundation, stated that the festival prides itself on providing a wide array of sections and opportunities for emerging filmmakers to showcase their cinematic creations, which is a top priority for the foundation. Turk also explained that the festival allows for the submission of film projects without any additional fees during the early registration phase, which lasts until the end of July 5, after which fees will be applicable: 100 Saudi Riyals for short films and 200 Saudi Riyals for feature films.
