The Saudi Film Commission (SFC) will be participating in the Shanghai International Film Festival in 2024.
The SFC's participation aims to establish Saudi Arabia as a global hub for film production and improve the international exposure of the Saudi film industry.
The festival offers film screenings, workshops, and industry conversations, providing opportunities for professional development and cultural exchange.
"Riyadh, June 15, 2024." The Saudi Film Commission (SFC) has made the announcement that it will be participating in the Shanghai International Film Festival in 2024. Shanghai, China will host this festival from June 13 to June 22. Established in October 1993, the festival has become a dominant force in the international film industry, being the only Chinese film festival to receive certification from the International Federation of Cinema Producers Associations (FIAPF). The SFC's participation is a strategic step that will establish the Kingdom as a global hub for film production. The Commission's goal is to improve the Saudi film industry's international exposure and representation while also highlighting the enormous potential that such an industry possesses. At the festival, the Saudi Film Council (SFC) will have a pavilion where it will display its vision, aims, and sector growth initiatives.
Furthermore, by exhibiting the remarkable potential of the Saudi film industry and providing resources and assistance to potential investors, the pavilion will raise awareness of the Kingdom's achievements in the film industry. This program encourages collaboration and intercultural communication. The Red Sea Film Foundation, another private sector participant in the film business, will also have an exhibit at the Saudi pavilion. One of the festival's most notable aspects is the extensive range of film screenings, workshops, and professional development opportunities it offers.
Also, it organizes a series of industrial seminars that invite cinematic artists from all over the world to celebrate art and share experiences that are necessary for the diversification of the industry. Among other films, the promising program of the festival will feature several world premieres of newly released films. The Shanghai International Film Festival is an excellent opportunity for Saudi Arabia to secure a place in their quest to be a real player in the film industry following their participation. That this cooperation is happening together with the current increase in the Chinese film industry, proves once again the ambition of The Kingdom to become recognized as a staggering cloud of experience.
A destination kingdom tries to enhance any relationship or business with important creative centers. This will benefit the film industry of the Kingdom in broadening its prospects within the country and abroad and encourage its growth.
