Festival Information
The Red Sea International Film Festival, Fourth Edition
5—14 December 2024
The Red Sea International Film Festival is the region’s premier cinematic event and the first and only international film festival in Saudi Arabia.
Over 10 full days, the historic old town of Jeddah, “Al Balad,” will transform into a cultural and artistic hub, hosting film stars from both behind and in front of the camera, from all around the world. It’s an extraordinary cinematic celebration for film lovers and creators alike. From captivating and thrilling stories to the wonders of animation and compelling documentaries, the Festival showcases a carefully curated selection of the latest Saudi, Arab, and international films, covering all categories of cinematic storytelling. Some films will be premiered globally, in the Middle East, or the Arab world, exclusively on the Festival’s platform. This is your chance to see films you won’t find anywhere else.
The Festival also welcomes film enthusiasts and filmmakers from Saudi Arabia and beyond, with a wide range of events, programs, activities, and accompanying parties. This is your opportunity to be part of one of the most prominent annual cultural, artistic, and entertainment events on the Kingdom’s calendar.
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Every day, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM, you’ll experience the Festival at a stunning new cinema palais, offering a state-of-the-art cinematic experience in Al Balad’s Culture Square. Enjoy delectable food and beverage selections and the excitement of the red carpet. Just steps away, you can explore the lively Festival Garden and the bustling Red Sea Souk, adding even more to your festival experience.
Culture Square & Festival Garden:
- Box Office
- Information Desk
- teamLab Borderless
- Auditorium
- Cinemas 1–5
- Restaurants
- The Festival Garden
Red Sea Souk:
- Welcome Zone
- Accreditation Office
- Box Office
- Information Desk
- Media Zone
- Exhibitor Hall
- Souk Talks Room (Forum)
- Souk Workshop Room
- Souk cafes
Al Balad:
- Bab Jadid Box Office
- Festival Information
- Red Sea Studios at Xenel House
- Red Sea Labs at the Visitors’ Center
- Sharbatly House
- Rooftop Cafe
PARKING ENTRANCE
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S1 Shuttle (Ticketed Festival Visitors / Badge Holders)Route: P1 Parking → Culture Square → P1 Parking
Frequency: Every 5 minutes
Date: December 3–14
Operational Hours: 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
Note:
- Last shuttle from P1 Parking: 1:45 AM
- Last shuttle from Culture Square: 1:50 AM
S2 Shuttle (Ticketed Festival Visitors / Badge Holders)
Route: P1 Parking → Culture Square → Festival Garden → P1 Parking
Frequency: Every 5 minutes
Date: December 3–14
Operational Hours: 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
Note:
- Last shuttle from P1 Parking: 1:40 AM
- Last shuttle from Culture Square: 1:45 AM
- Last shuttle from Festival Garden: 1:50 AM
S3 Shuttle (Ticketed Festival Visitors / Badge Holders)
Route: P1 Parking → Red Sea Souk → P1 Parking
Frequency: Every 5 minutes
Date: December 3–14
Operational Hours: 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
Note:
- Last shuttle from P1 Parking: 1:45 AM
- Last shuttle from Red Sea Souk: 1:50 AM
S4 Shuttle [INTERVENUE] (Festival Visitors / Staff)
Route: Culture Square → Festival Garden → Red Sea Souk → Culture Square
Frequency: Every 5 minutes
Date: December 3–14
Operational Hours: 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
Note:
- Last shuttle from Culture Square: 1:40 AM
- Last shuttle from Festival Garden: 1:45 AM
- Last shuttle from Red Sea Souk: 1:50 AM
T4 On-Demand Shuttle (T4 Guest Badge Holders Only)
Route: To and From (3 Hotels → 3 Venues)
Frequency: On Demand (Point-to-Point Rideshare)
Date: December 4–12
Operational Hours: 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
Note:
- Last pickup from InterContinental Hotel: 12:00 AM
- Last pickup from Movenpick Hotel: 12:00 AM
- Last pickup from Galleria Hotel: 12:00 AM
- Last pickup from Culture Square: 1:45 AM
- Last pickup from Festival Garden: 1:45 AM
- Last pickup from Red Sea Souk: 1:45 AM
We are thrilled to announce the Red Sea International Film Festival Fan Zone — your exclusive opportunity to meet your favorite celebrities, enjoy a quick chat, and maybe even score an autograph!
The Fan Zone is a special area located alongside the Red Sea Gala red carpet, offering you the exclusive opportunity to meet your favorite celebrities up close.
All cinema enthusiasts are urged to get their tickets and secure their spot at the biggest cinematic event along the coast of the Red Sea and the Arab World. The Festival will provide film lovers with the exclusive opportunity to be the first to choose the films they would like to see. We will showcase the best works from the region as well as a carefully curated selection of acclaimed titles from around the world.
Public Festival visitors can purchase tickets at the following rates:
| Ticket Type | Price |
| Regular Ticket | 40 SAR |
| Gala (Red Carpet) Ticket | 140 SAR |
| Student Regular Ticket (Purchased at Physical Box Office With Valid Student ID) | 30 SAR |
| In Conversation | 100 SAR |
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About Saudi Arabia
With a diverse population and a rich cultural heritage, Saudi Arabia is the homeland for numerous artistic talents. Its thirteen regions each enjoy a distinctive identity, shaping the country’s dynamism, and Saudis are united in their shared social values of generosity, courage, hospitality, and maintaining strong familial connections.
Dialect, traditions, architecture, musical styles, and culinary practices differ from one region to another. Generationally inherited tales are reimagined and delivered as wondrous cinematic and cultural productions. The creativity of Saudis is witnessed in their ornate poetry, timeless novels, and ambitious productions, all of which weave the narrative fabric of Saudi’s bountiful heritage and unwavering social values.
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