We’re incredibly proud to share that A Matter of Life and Death, directed by Anas Ba-Tahaf and supported by the #RedSeaFund, has been officially selected to represent Saudi Arabia in the Best International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards. Set in Jeddah and blending romance with dark comedy, the film offers a bold and distinctly Saudi take on life, death, love and fate, told through a story that is as unconventional as it is deeply human. Congratulations to Anas Ba-Tahaf, writer and star Sarah Taibah, Yaqoub Alfarhan, and the entire team behind A Matter of Life and Death on this remarkable achievement. We wish them every success on the road to the Oscars. A proud moment for Saudi cinema and for local stories continuing to find audiences around the world. #RedSeaFilmFoundation

Director Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo reflects on “BEN'IMANA,” which celebrated its North American premiere in the Centrepiece programme at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. Supported by the #RedSeaFund and #RedSeaSouk, the film continues its international journey following its Cannes premiere, where it won the Caméra d’Or and the FIPRESCI Prize. Set in the aftermath of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the film explores reconciliation, memory and the enduring wounds of the past. #RedSeaFilmFoundation

From the Red Sea to Busan. 🇸🇦🇰🇷 The Red Sea Film Foundation marks its biggest presence at the Busan International Film Festival to date, with a record 10 supported films featured across this year’s programme. Beyond the screen, the Foundation is also taking part in the Asian Contents & Film Market, where the Red Sea Fund will present an award to a selected project, continuing its commitment to supporting filmmakers and creating new opportunities for international collaboration. Red Sea Fund Initiatives Manager Mai Alshaibani will also join the Film Fund Talk alongside leading film funds from across Asia to discuss the role of funding in supporting cinema and bringing promising projects to life. #RedSeaLabs #RedSeaFilmFoundation

Director Kamila Andini and stars Putri Marino and Hana Malasan reflect on “Four Seasons in Java,” which celebrated its world premiere in the Centrepiece programme at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. Supported by the #RedSeaFund, the film follows Pertiwi as she returns to her village at the foot of Mount Bromo after twenty years away, confronting the past in a story exploring resilience, memory and the different seasons of a woman’s life through a blend of realism, magical elements and mystery. #RedSeaFilmFoundation

How does an image become part of the storytelling? During the Seoul workshops of the Red Sea Labs Feature Film Program, acclaimed Korean cinematographer Kim Hyung-koo, whose credits include Memories of Murder, The Host and Peppermint Candy, joined us for an Inspire session exploring the craft of visual storytelling. Drawing on his career behind some of Korean cinema’s most distinctive images, Kim discussed the creative relationship between cinematographer and director, and how visual language can grow organically from story and character. #RedSeaLabs #RedSeaFilmFoundation

Five Red Sea-supported films are heading to London. 🇬🇧 Ben’Imana, Concrete Land, A Girl Unknown, Hearing and House of the Wind have been selected for the BFI London Film Festival 2026, continuing their journeys on the international festival circuit. Supported through the Red Sea Fund and Red Sea Souk, the five films bring together filmmakers and stories from across the region, reflecting the breadth of voices the Foundation continues to champion. We’re proud to see these films reach new audiences in London and continue building momentum on the global stage.

From Seoul to the next chapter. 🇰🇷 The seventh edition of the Red Sea Labs Feature Film Program, delivered in partnership with Film Independent, brought filmmakers and producers from Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Asia and Africa together in Seoul for an intensive program of creative development, mentorship and exchange. Alongside the workshops, an Inspire session with producer and global media executive Steven Nam explored how culturally rooted stories can retain their authenticity while connecting with audiences around the world. Next stop: Los Angeles. #RedSeaLabs #RedSeaFilmFoundation

Introducing the winners of Red Sea Fund Cycle 2 for projects in production. From distinctive new voices to ambitious stories preparing to come to life on screen, this year’s selected projects reflect the breadth of filmmaking talent emerging from Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Africa and Asia. Congratulations to all the filmmakers. We are proud to support the next stage of their journey. #RedSeaFund #RedSeaFilmFoundation

Meet the winners of Red Sea Fund Cycle 1 for projects in post-production. Supporting films as they take their final steps towards the screen, this cycle brings together a bold selection of filmmakers and stories from the Arab world, Africa and Asia. Congratulations to this year’s selected projects. We look forward to seeing where their journeys take them next. #RedSeaFund #RedSeaFilmFoundation

The #48HrFilmChallenge celebrated its sixth edition with a vibrant award ceremony in Jeddah. A collaboration between the Alliance Française, the French Consulate in Jeddah, and the Red Sea Film Foundation, the challenge brought together young filmmakers who created original short films in just two days. Congratulations to the winning team’s leaders who will take part in a film school residency in France. #RedSeaFilmFoundation