21 Short Films to Compete at Saudi Film Festival
The Saudi Film Festival announced on Monday the participation of 21 short films in its competition lineup, produced by Saudi, Gulf, and Arab filmmakers.
The 11th edition of the festival, organized by the Saudi Cinema Association in partnership with the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) and supported by the Film Commission, will be held in Dhahran from April 17 to 23.
It will feature a variety of topics and themes addressing loss, internal transformations, personal memories, and social experiences reflecting daily life in all its details. The films showcase a broad range of storytelling and visual styles, with a mix of realist, experimental, personal, and socially driven narratives.
Several of the participating films will have their international premieres at the festival this year. The competition will be judged by a jury of distinguished professionals with diverse expertise in directing, screenwriting, and content development.
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