Yes, there is. Filmmaking is one of the emerging activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Film Commission was established in 2020 to support the industry, develop the cinema sector and the local production environment, market Saudi films, encourage financing and investment, stimulate the production and development of cinematic content, enhance talents and regulatory procedures, and represent the Kingdom regionally and internationally.
The Film Commission is a governmental authority affiliated with the Ministry of Culture. It aims at developing the cinema sector and production environment in the Kingdom. It seeks to build and develop a creative Saudi film sector and enhance its capabilities locally and internationally, thus consolidating the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for filmmaking.
The commission has set strategic pillars for its work, namely developing talent and infrastructure for the film sector, local production, and international production in the Kingdom. It has also established a regulatory framework that offers a suitable environment and allows distribution and screening in local and international markets.
The commission has launched several initiatives to support achieving its goals, including 101 Film Studio in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to enhance training programs and cinematic cultural activities. Another initiative is the Filmmakers Program to nurture talents in cooperation with international institutions and universities interested in the sector. Moreover, Daw' Film Competition stimulates the filmmaking industry in the Kingdom.
Finally, the commission launched the Filmmakers Program initiative covering the cinema industry specializations, in cooperation with the most important trainers, experts, and pioneers of the cinema industry worldwide.
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