Saudi Film Commission
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 2020 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Saudi Arabia |
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
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| Website | Official English Website |
The Saudi Film Commission is a commission of the Ministry of Culture within the government of Saudi Arabia. The organization was established to promote the country's film industry.[2]
History[edit]
In 2018, a 35-year ban on cinemas was lifted in Saudi Arabia as part of the country's broader modernization efforts overseen by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.[3] The Saudi Film Commission was founded as a branch of the Ministry of Culture in February 2020 to bolster the country's film industry.[4][5]
Initiatives[edit]
101 Film Studio[edit]
The 101 Film Studio is a partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Education to provide film education to middle and high school students in the country.[6]
Daw' Film Competition[edit]
In 2019, prior to the official founding of the Saudi Film Commission, the Ministry of Culture established the Daw' Competition to financially support young Saudi filmmakers.[7] The contest is now administered through the Saudi Film Commission.[8]
Filmmakers Program[edit]
The Saudi Film Commission Filmmakers Program was established in 2021 to train and support local talent through the filmmaking process.[9]
Film Saudi[edit]
Representatives of the commission announced Film Saudi, a 40% cash rebate program to incentivize productions that film in the kingdom and hire local talent, at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ Vourlias, Christopher. "Saudi Filmmakers Tout Public and Private Support for Burgeoning Biz, Look for 'New Dialogue' on Taboo Subjects". Variety. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana. "Saudi Arabia Film Commission Unveils Strategy To Establish Country As Global Film Hub". Deadline. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Kinninmont, Jane. "Saudi Arabia: Why is going to the cinema suddenly OK?". BBC. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "About". Saudi Film Commission. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Proctor, Rebecca Anne. "From AlUla to Cannes: Saudi film industry blooms six years after cinema ban is lifted". The Circuit. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Studio 101 Films". Ministry of Culture. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ "Contest launched to finance Saudi films with prizes up to SR40 million". Arab News. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Best, Kiann. "Saudi Arabia presents four features from Daw competition winners". The Location Guide. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ "Filmmakers Program". Ministry of Culture. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick. "Saudi Arabia Launches 40% Film Production Rebate". Variety. Retrieved 14 May 2024.