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Saudi Film Festival
The Saudi Film Festival is a cultural and cinematic event that presents a wide range of programs in the film sector, including film screenings, training workshops, cultural seminars, advanced masterclasses, a production market, and a project competition.
Since its launch in 2008, the Saudi Film Festival has continued to grow over the past 17 years, delivering eleventh remarkable editions that brought together hundreds of Saudi filmmakers and screenwriters. Over the years, the festival has hosted numerous international filmmakers and experts, helping to build bridges of knowledge and experience for local filmmakers through training workshops, cultural discussions, and publications that have been an integral part of every edition.
This cultural and cinematic movement aims to foster and nurture creative human capital by supporting and encouraging talent in filmmaking. The festival is organized by the Cinema Association in Al Khobar, in partnership with Ithra, and supported by the Film Commission of the Ministry of Culture.
12th Edition
The 12th Saudi Film Festival welcomes you to a cinematic journey full of creativity!
This year’s edition brings together outstanding film screenings, training workshops, inspiring panels and talks, advanced masterclasses, a production market, and a project competition — all in an atmosphere that opens doors for fresh talents and new ideas.
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Registeration
Organizations registration
Join as a sponsor or participating company or organization in the 12th edition of the Saudi Film Festival and be part of and support the film industry.
Projects registration
Submit your film project and participate in the 12th edition's project competition for the opportunity to develop and showcase it.
Apply before 5 December 2025
Film Registration
Submit your film to the 12th Saudi Film Festival and be part of the cinematic experiences we celebrate this year.
Apply before 5 December 2025
Explore the programs of the 12th edition of the festival
Programs
Masterclasses
Specialized training sessions presented by cinema experts, helping you develop your skills and enhance your creative experience.
Red carpet
Moments celebrating cinema and its makers, where guests and media meet in a unique atmosphere filled with brilliance.
Production market
A communication platform that brings together creators, producers, and investors to develop film projects and support their production.
Interactive programs
Innovative activities and events that allow audiences to directly interact with cinema and its creators in fun and diverse ways.
Film screenings
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A screen celebrating Saudi, Gulf, and international cinematic experiences, presenting new stories and diverse visions to audiences.
Cultural Panels
Open dialogues with filmmakers and thinkers, raising issues and trends in cinema locally and globally.
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12 editions, and the journey continues with you
Since 2008
