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MAD Solutions and IRTH Join Forces to Build a New Pipeline for Arab Stories
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Zurich & El Gouna Film Festivals Strike Strategic Partnership Kicking Off With ‘Dolphins: My Close Encounters’
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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
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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 [...]