Celebrating 10 films and three editions of collaboration empowering from Saudi Arabia, Arab, Africa, and Asia.
The Red Sea Fund, an initiative of the Red Sea Film Foundation, in collaboration with Film AlUla, announced the winning projects of the Production Cycle for the third consecutive year. This partnership underscores their shared commitment to empowering filmmaking talent and strengthening their presence on the regional and international stage.
This year’s announcement recognizes the Film AlUla Winners from the 2025 edition, continue recognizing the accomplishments of filmmakers supported in the 2023 and 2024 editions. Together, these three editions have backed a total of ten outstanding films, representing a dynamic range of voices, cultures, and cinematic styles.
The Red Sea Fund x Film AlUla collaboration underscores a shared commitment to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers and providing them with the resources, visibility, and creative freedom to bring their stories to the screen. These selected projects not only showcase the artistic growth of the region but also highlight the expanding reach of Saudi Arabia’s film industry as a hub for international collaboration and storytelling.
As the partnership continues into its third year, the Red Sea Fund and Film AlUla reaffirm their dedication to building a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem that celebrates cinematic excellence and cross-cultural exchange. This milestone reflects the Kingdom’s vision to position Saudi Arabia as a vibrant destination for film production and creative innovation.
Winning Projects
- Hijra
Saudi Arabia
Director: Shahad Ameen
Producer: Mohamed Jabarah Al-Daraji - Monteral
Jordan, Saudi Arabia
Director: Ameen Nayfeh
Producer: Bassam Alasad - Running Dry
Saudi Arabia
Director: Hamzah Jamjoom
Producer: Abubakar Khan - Yallah, Yallah Beenah! – The Official, Unofficial Guide to How to Live in the Modern World
Saudi Arabia
Director: Mohammed Hammad
Producers: Mohammed Hammad and Amna Aborodaif - Alwahd
Saudi Arabia
Director: Faisal Alamer
Producer: Ahmed Fawzy - Tigris
Iraq, France, Italy, Saudi Arabia, USA
Director: Haider Rashid
Producers: Haider Rashid, Domenico Procacci
- Photograph
Saudi Arabia
Director: Zahra Mohammed Aldhamen
Producers: Taqwa Ali Nasser, Bashayer Aqeel - Madness and Honey Days
Iraq, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Jordan
Director: Ahmed Yassin Al-Daradj
Producers: Maytham Jbara - Hungry Dog
Saudi Arabia, Jordan
Director: Mohammed Salman
Producers: Rula Nasser, Amjad Abu Alala - Farida: The Girl Who Beat Isis
United Kingdom, Morocco
Director: Hassan Nazer
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