When attempting to break into a nascent film industry, many filmmakers place their bets in tried and tested formats. Family dramas, romantic comedies, action thrillers. But, in the Arab region, where ...

MARRAKECH — Netflix has been a welcome addition to the Middle East and North Africa region, boosting audience interest in independent films. What’s more, it has added momentum to a renewed interest in ...

As conflicts escalate in the Middle East and North Africa, from Palestine to Yemen and Sudan, filmmakers have seen an increase in solidarity within the local creative community to find ways to ...

Arabic cinema is a powerful reflection of identity, tradition, and resilience. These 9 must-watch Arabic films that celebrate culture and storytelling are more than entertainment—they're emotional ...

Arab cinema has had a landmark year on the international stage. Filmmakers from the region have won some of the most prestigious prizes in the industry, from Cannes to Venice, Berlin to Tribeca. These ...

The Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival’s Cinemed industry section has teamed up with Beirut-based cultural nonprofit Aflamuna on a new initiative, under which 10 film and doc projects from a wide ...

The exhibitor has pledged to make 25 local originals over five years. By Alex Ritman U.K. Correspondent Vox Cinemas, the largest exhibitor across the Middle East, has used the Red Sea Film Festival in ...

If they’re not being banned in the Middle East's biggest market (where there are rumors even 'Barbie' potentially isn't safe from censors), studio tentpoles are being muscled out of the box office, ...

Imax and Saudi Arabia’s Muvi Cinemas on Wednesday hosted a grand opening event for the new Imax location at Muvi Mall of Arabia in Jeddah. This is the first Imax location from Saudi’s largest ...

JEDDAH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eros Media World PLC (“ErosMedia”, “Eros" or the “Company”) (NYSE: EMWP), a global Indian media and entertainment company and Arabia Pictures will ...