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MAD Solutions and IRTH Join Forces to Build a New Pipeline for Arab Stories
Strategic partnership unveiled during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival aims to develop, package and connect Arab film and television projec [...]
Zurich & El Gouna Film Festivals Strike Strategic Partnership Kicking Off With ‘Dolphins: My Close Encounters’
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Zurich Film Festival to honour Martin McDonagh
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Anna Biller’s ‘The Face Of Horror’, Duncan Jones’s ‘Rogue Trooper’ among TIFF Midnight Madness lineup
The world premiere of UK feature The Face Of Horror, Anna Biller’s follow-up to 2016’s The Love Witch, and the North American premiere of Duncan [...]
Strategic partnership unveiled during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival aims to develop, package and connect Arab film and television projects with regional and global markets
MAD Solutions and IRTH have unveiled a new strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the development of Arab film, television and entertainment projects and cre [...]
By Sari Albeder | TheWorldScreen
In just a few years, the Amman International Film Festival has become one of the Arab world's most respected platforms for cinema and industry professionals alike. More than a showcase for films, it has established itself as a meeting point where artistic ambition, professional development and international collabo [...]
For decades, Arab cinema has evolved through changing artistic movements, social narratives, and audience expectations. While critics often focus on artistic achievements and festival recognition, another measure increasingly reflects the industry's transformation: box office power.
Recent years have seen Arab cinema, particularly Egyptian product [...]