As part of their 10 project production deal, Film AlUla and Stampede Venture announced the first two films set for release at this year’s Red Sea International Film Festival. Set to start production in the second quarter of 2024, the two projects will be thriller Fourth Wall and romance Chasing Red. The production partnership will […]
Only three years old, Film AlUla are new to the audiovisual world, developing their infrastructure and making a name for themselves in the industry. But with projects rolling in from international filmmakers to promoting their local talents, the Saudi region are putting their best foot forward. At the helm, executive director of Film AlUla Charlene […]
On 26 February, Film AlUla kicked off their training programme in association with UK- led Creative Media Skills Institute, training an up and coming generation of filmmakers. For 10 days, attendees were taught by four industry professionals who imparted their wisdom and experiences through a series of talks and practical activities. We got to speak […]
Film AlUla has announced the launch of their new platform, AlUla creates, which aims to nurture and empower the future generations in film, the arts and fashion. As part of Film AlUla’s wider plans to create a film-friendly ecosystem, it is also part of a year round programme that will see upcoming female filmmakers and […]
Film Alula, the film agency of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), announced today the start of construction of their approximately 30,000 square metre studio complex. The first phase of construction is set to be completed in Q4 of 2023.
Film AlUla – the Royal Commission for AlUla’s film agency – has partnered with the UK’s Creative Media Skills Institute to deliver a 10-day film industry bootcamp in Saudi Arabia. Launching in March 2022, the scheme will prepare 25 local trainees from AlUla to follow careers in Production and Assistant Directing as well as the […]
TLG speaks to Stephen Strachan, Film Commissioner at Film ALULA, Saudi Arabia. The newly formed commission represents filming in Saudi Arabia’s north-western region known for its desert landscapes and heritage sites.
On Tuesday 10 October, Film AlUla announced the winners for the first ever AlUla Creates Film Programme, celebrating creativity and empowering future generations in film. With a decision making panel including Saudi industry talent, Vertigo Films and Film AlUla representatives, the winners include Hana Alfasi, Maram Taibah and sisters Raneem and Dana Almohandes.
We caught up with Stephen Strachan, film commissioner at Film AlUla, and Paul Miller, producer of upcoming feature film Norah. The pair discussed filming in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla area, exploring the filming locations, incentive schemes, and filmmaking resources that the region offers to incoming production teams.
A major new film studio is being built in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region. The complex will offer two soundstages (both 24,000 sq ft) alongside a backlot, production offices, catering spaces, film clusters and other support facilities. Following the successful filming of action movie Kandahar with Gerard Butler and Apple TV+’s Iraq war drama Cherry, the […]