The Red Sea Film Foundation (Red Sea FF) is participating in the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with a diverse program. Three films supported by the Red Sea FF have been selected for screening within the TIFF’s program, a move that reinforces the Red Sea Film Foundation’s ongoing efforts to highlight Arab cinema on the global stage.
As part of its participation, the Red Sea FF is hosting a panel discussion in collaboration with TIFF’s Conference Centre, titled “Bridging Cinematic Cultures: Making Films with the Arab World.”
This panel aims to explore prospects for cooperation between international and Arab filmmakers. It will feature a select group of experts, led by Managing Director of the Red Sea Film Foundation, Shivani Pandya Malhotra, alongside Founder of Dubai-based film sales outfit Cercamon, Sebastien Chesneau; Paris-based filmmaker Hind Meddeb; and Founder and Producer of OFFSHORE, Fabrice Préel-Cléach.
Shivani Pandya Malhotra, Managing Director of the Red Sea Film Foundation,
said: “Our Red Sea-supported films at TIFF this year depict the breadth of talent from across the Arab and African regions, showcasing the spectrum of genres and themes that these talented directors are bringing to the international stage.”
Source: Saudi Press Agency