Fourth Saudi Film Forum to open in Riyadh on October 28
The fourth Saudi Film Forum, overseen by the Film Commission and organized by Benchmark, will be held in Riyadh on October 28-29.
Key Takeaways
AIUnder the patronage of Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Film Commission, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the fourth edition of the Saudi Film Forum will take place on October 28 and 29 at JAX Studios in Riyadh. The event, supervised by the Film Commission and organized by Benchmark, will be held under the theme "Meeting of Scene Makers," and will bring together sector leaders, decision-makers, professionals, and specialists in the film industry.
The new edition of the forum continues its pivotal role in empowering and developing the film industry in the Kingdom, while enhancing investment opportunities and partnerships in this vital sector, in line with the National Culture Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.
The forum serves as a specialized business platform that gathers all stakeholders in the cinematic ecosystem, from production and distribution companies to technical service providers, investors, funding institutions, educational entities, and relevant government bodies. This enables the building of partnerships, signing of agreements, and exchange of expertise among industry professionals.
The 2023 edition will be held as a two-day professional event targeting those working in and interested in the film sector. It will focus on two main groups: leaders and decision-makers from companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations, as well as professionals such as producers, directors, screenwriters, production and distribution companies, and technical service providers.
The forum will feature a conference with panel discussions, an exhibition for companies related to the film sector, and specialized workshops, providing participants with opportunities to exchange knowledge and expertise and to network with industry stakeholders.
This edition builds on a legacy of successful partnerships, as the previous three forums saw the signing of 94 agreements worth over 1 billion Saudi riyals (SAR).
Through the forum, the Film Commission affirms Saudi Arabia's position as a regional hub for supporting and empowering the film industry, contributing to the development of a thriving and competitive Saudi cinema sector both regionally and internationally.