The Red Sea Film Foundation has selected 12 film projects for the new edition of its Feature Films Program, formerly known as the Lodge, under its educational arm, Red Sea Labs. The cohort includes three Saudi projects and nine international projects.
This transition from “Lodge” to “Feature Films Program” marks more than a rebrand; it signals a strategic new chapter for the Labs, aligning the program more clearly with its core mission of advancing high-quality feature filmmaking and strengthening its bridges with key global institutions.
The Feature Films Program continues to support emerging filmmakers from Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Africa, and Asia, building on the experience of previous editions while reinforcing its professional structure and specialized focus. Selected teams will take part in a comprehensive development journey that includes tailored mentorship, script consultations, production guidance, and industry orientation, led by regional and international experts.
The program will conclude with project presentations at the Red Sea International Film Festival, where participants will have the opportunity to present their projects to producers, sales agents, distributors, and supporting institutions, contributing to the further development and advancement of their films.
Further announcements and key milestones will be revealed throughout the year, reflecting the Foundation’s broader vision for Red Sea Labs, and signaling continued growth in the opportunities offered to filmmakers across the region and beyond.
Ryan Ashore, Director of the Red Sea Labs, added: “We have rebuilt the Feature Films Program from the ground up with a clear focus: time for the craft, precision in the process, and real roadmap to the industry, an inspiring, intensive journey designed around the filmmaker, the film, and the path to the global stage. It is a commitment to the Filmmaker’s voice.”
Selected Projects from Saudi Arabia:
- THE LAST DAY OF MRS. AMIRA’S STAY; Director/Writer Rami Alzayer, Producer Amjad Abu Alala
- UNBRAIDED; Director/Writer Razan Alsoghayer, Producer Shaista Ishakali Roshan
- FIRST FUNERAL DAY; Director/Writer Nawaf Al Hoshan, Producer Anas Sufyan
Selected International Projects:
ROMDOUL, THE EVENING FRAGRANCE (Cambodia); Director Lomorpich Rithy (YoKi), Producer Laura Mam, Writer Kyla Romero
UNDERBELLY (Lebanon); Director/Writer Daniela Stephan, Producer Maria Kalaban
THE FEAST OF SACRIFICE (Egypt); Director/Writer Abdelrahman Dnewar, Producer Hesham Marold
WATER DUST (Iraq); Director/Writer Lanya Nooralddin, Producer Hadeel Lawi
ZAHRA OF THE MOUNTAIN (Oman); Director/Writer Sultan Al Qamshouai, Producer Sulaiman Al Hatmi
SPIRIT (EMI) (Nigeria); Director/Writer Adeyemi Michael, Producer Fiona Lamptey
THE HEADSTONE (Ethiopia); Director/Writer Henok Legesse Birhanu, Producer Leul Shoaferaw
VITAL (Iran); Director/Writer Amir Zargara, Producer Asa Kazerani
HOME OF ROSES (India); Director/Writer Tanvi Chowdhary, Producer Tanmay Chowdhary
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Red Sea Labs Selects 12 Projects For the New Edition Of the Feature Films Program
