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The Red Sea International Film Festival returns for 2023 edition

The Red Sea International Film Festival returns for 2023 edition

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 6, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

 Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival is set to run its third edition from 30 November to 9 December in Jeddah. Announcing today the majority of it lineup, the festival will feature a slew of projects from the MENA region, including 11 feature films from Saudi Arabia itself. Themed as Your Story, Your Festival, this year’s celebration intends to be a showcase appreciating the growth of the local industry. Presiding over international jury will be filmmaker Baz Lurhmann.

Winners announced for inaugural AlUla Creates Film Programme

Winners announced for inaugural AlUla Creates Film Programme

Written by Kianna Best on Oct 11, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

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.

Heartstopper Season 3 in production

Heartstopper Season 3 in production

Written by Kianna Best on Oct 10, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

Netflix’s Heartstopper entered into production for their third season. The web comic adaptation started filming on a popular Dorset beach to continue the story of lead characters Charlie and Nick. The Alice Oseman created production will see the return of cast favourites for the third instalment of the show, which has yet to confirm a release date.

Issa Rae announced as 2024 ABFF creative director

Issa Rae announced as 2024 ABFF creative director

Written by Kianna Best on Oct 4, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

On 2 October, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced that multi-hyphenated talent Issa Rae would lead as creative director for the 2024 edition of their annual celebration. The newly created role will see Rae working with ABFF co-founders and producers Nicole and Jeff Friday during the Miami Beach Florida held event from 12-16 June 2024.

Stink Studios reintroduces a more inclusive Peloton

Stink Studios reintroduces a more inclusive Peloton

Written by Kianna Best on Sep 21, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

In their venture with Peloton, Stink Studios take audiences into the world of Peloton far beyond their infamous bike. The project, made in partnership with Director Jones is a two part roll video roll out which highlights the multidimensionality of the Peloton fitness world and the importance and impact of their instructors.

2023 Gerety Awards announce winners

2023 Gerety Awards announce winners

Written by Kianna Best on Sep 5, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

For another inspiring year, the Gerety Awards returned to celebrate an impressive slate of creatives for their 5th annual celebration. Tackling conversations around climate change, refugees, immigration, diversity, all the while making space for humourous projects to thrive, 4 entries came out on top winning the Grand Prix with a combined total of 161 winning for the gold, silver and bronze prizes. Amongst the celebrated top performers were industry boundary pushers including Riff Raff Films, McCann Manchester, and Uncommon Creative Studio. 

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