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NewsEdna Fainaru, Israeli journalist and film festival specialist, dies aged 85
Fainaru was a longtime correspondent for Screen International.
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NewsShivani Pandya Malhotra’s Ta Films expands production slate, readies ‘Drowning’
The Dubai-based production company also has a film in development with MBC.
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NewsShivani Pandya Malhotra steps down as managing director of Red Sea Film Foundation
The MENA film industry veteran spearheaded the launch of Red Sea International Film Festival.
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NewsMorad Mostafa, Abdelwahab Shawky projects among 18 titles set for 10th Aflamuna Connection
EXCLUSIVE: The selection also includes the platform’s first project from Somalia.
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Reviews‘Yesterday The Eye Didn’t Sleep’ review: Poetic, slow-burn debut unfolds within a Bedouin community in Lebanon
Palestinian director Rayakan Mayasi’s first feature premieres in Cannes Un Certain Regard
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NewsMAD Solutions lands MENA rights to Zamo Mkhwanazi’s ‘Laundry’ as its first non-Arab title
EXCLUSIVE: The film proved a breakout hit at Toronto.
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NewsIraqi Film Fund forges major partnership with pan-Arab studio MAD Solutions
EXCLUSIVE: The agreement will see MAD handle sales and distribution of upcoming Iraqi features.
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News‘Once Upon A Time In Gaza’ leads Palestinian sweep of 10th Critics Awards for Arab Films
‘Palestine 36’ and ‘Yunun’ each picked up two awards.
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NewsCannes Un Certain Regard title ‘Yesterday The Eye Didn’t Sleep’ secures France deal
EXCLUSIVE: Film is debut feature of Palestinian filmmaker Rakan Mayasi.
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NewsFrancesca Albanese documentary ‘Anatomy Of A Genocide’ heads to Cannes market
EXCLUSIVE: Film follows UN special rapporteur on Occupied Palestinian Territory.
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News‘Palestine 36’ leads nominations for 10th Critics Awards for Arab Films
‘Calle Malaga’ and ‘All That’s Left Of You’ also receive multiple nods.
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NewsGaza-set documentary ‘American Doctor’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution
EXCLUSIVE: Poh Si Teng’s feature debut was acquired from Autlook Filmsales.
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NewsArab Cinema Center unveils four-day lineup for Cannes
Panels, events and awards will be hosted during the Marche du Film.
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NewsAsghar Farhadi calls on filmmakers to speak out ahead of stronger US attacks on Iran
“Attacking a country’s infrastructure is a war crime,” said Iranian filmmaker.
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NewsParamount SEC filing confirms Middle Eastern investors
Stock climbs as Wall Street reacts positively.
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NewsEl Gouna Film Festival promotes Andrew Mohsen to artistic director
The appointment follows the departure of Marianne Khoury earlier this year.
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NewsIran war restricts Filmart attendance for Middle East film industry
One executive says they changed to online only attendance due to “uncertainty around air traffic”.
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News‘The Voice Of Hind Rajab’ actor to miss Oscars due to Palestinian citizenship
“You can block a passport. You cannot block a voice,” said Malhees.
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NewsQatar’s Qumra lab moves online-only due to Iran war
Event focus will remain on private one-on-one mentorship.
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NewsMarianne Khoury steps down as El Gouna Film Festival artistic director
The filmmaker oversaw three editions of the festival in Egypt.