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Second Saudi Film Confex Held in Riyadh

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:54 -- Nick Dager

The Minister of Culture and chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Film Commission Prince Badr bin Abdullah inaugurated the second edition of the Saudi Film Confex in Riyadh last week. In his speech, Prince Badr unveiled the ministry's plan to make Saudi Arabia a hub for film production. "We seek to make the Kingdom a regional and international hub for film production, as well as to empower talents, and open up horizons for strategic partnerships that contribute to developing the infrastructure and enhance the screening and distribution sector," he said.

Saudi Film Commission Highlights Successes in 2023

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 12:21 -- Nick Dager

The Saudi Film Commission has recently organized a virtual open panel titled “Saudi Films at the Box Office,” shedding light on the performance of the Saudi box office and the influence of Saudi films on both local and global platforms. Noteworthy discussions revolved around the significant reduction in cinema ticket prices, signaling a remarkable shift as they are no longer the highest in the region, with average prices decreasing by more than 16 percent compared to the previous year, according to a report by Saudi Gazette.

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