Middle East filmmakers

IN PICS: First look at Jinn, Netflix's first Arabic original series

IN PICS: First look at Jinn, Netflix's first Arabic original series

GALLERY
Jinn is the first Middle East Original drama series on the streaming platform and will be told across five 30 - 45 minute long episodes
Dubai's Front Row and Egypt's Film Clinic complete filming on first co-production

Dubai's Front Row and Egypt's Film Clinic complete filming on first co-production

Saudi Arabia announces plans for annual film fest in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia announces plans for annual film fest in Jeddah

Content business
Oscars 2019: Making 'Capernaum' felt like it was a duty, says Nadine Labaki

Oscars 2019: Making 'Capernaum' felt like it was a duty, says Nadine Labaki

PRODUCTION

American University of Sharjah professor wins Portland Film Fest award for documentary

PRODUCTION
Assistant Professor Becky Beamer from the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American ...
Shams unveils Emirates Entertainment Experience team

Shams unveils Emirates Entertainment Experience team

PRODUCTION
As part of the Emirates Entertainment Experience, Sharjah Media City will launch ‘films made ...
Oscar Nominations: The Favourite, Roma lead nominations with 10 each

Oscar Nominations: The Favourite, Roma lead nominations with 10 each

PRODUCTION
Nadine Labaki's creates history, becoming the first female Arab filmmaker to be nominated for a ...
Sharjah’s first ever film festival opens this week

Sharjah’s first ever film festival opens this week

Content business
The inaugural Sharjah Film Platform will screen over 140 films by local, regional and international ...
Oscar contender Nadine Labaki's Capernaum gets timely praise from Oprah

Oscar contender Nadine Labaki's Capernaum gets timely praise from Oprah

PRODUCTION
Giving a huge boost to the film's Oscar chances, media mogul Oprah Winfrey praised the ...
2019 Outlook: Opening up of Saudi Arabia's entertainment industry brings great challenges and opportunities for the region

2019 Outlook: Opening up of Saudi Arabia's entertainment industry brings great challenges and opportunities for the region

BROADCAST
The shifting landscape will continue to create exciting opportunities for established players and emerging professionals ...
Arabic streaming, cinema to see global surge, says Fox Networks

Arabic streaming, cinema to see global surge, says Fox Networks

Content business
The rise in local filmmaking talent is also expected to boost Arab cinema says FNG ...
UAE film industry needs more investors, says Dubai director

UAE film industry needs more investors, says Dubai director

PRODUCTION
Shazia Ali Khan's new film Pinky Memsaab opened in UAE cinemas, Thursday December 13. ...
Saudi female film director wins top award for cultural leadership

Saudi female film director wins top award for cultural leadership

PRODUCTION
Haifaa Al-Mansour has been named as one of three recipients of the 25th Annual Crystal ...