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Broadcast Pro
22-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Red Sea Souk opens submissions for 2025 Project Market
This is an opportunity for filmmakers to access funding, connect with decision-makers, and bring their stories to audiences around the world. The Red Sea Souk Project Market has opened submissions for its projects-in-development or production and works-in-progress programmes, set to run during the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival from December 4 to 13, 2025, in the historic district of Al-Balad, Jeddah. The Souk will be held from December 6 to 10, bringing together filmmakers, producers, investors, and key industry professionals from across the globe. The initiative aims to support emerging talent from Saudi Arabia, the wider Arab world, Africa and Asia. It offers filmmakers the opportunity to advance their work through international co-production opportunities, industry mentorship, and direct access to distributors, sales agents, and festival programmers. The Project Market will feature 12 projects across fiction, animation, and creative documentaries, all led by directors of Arab, African, or Asian nationality or origin. Selected participants will receive dedicated mentorship, pitch their projects, and engage in one-on-one meetings with potential partners. These selected projects will be showcased alongside the Red Sea Lodge's 12 in-development projects. Additionally, the Works-in-Progress section will present eight feature films currently in post-production. These works will be screened exclusively to accredited professionals, with director-producer teams receiving valuable editorial feedback and targeted exposure to key players in global distribution and exhibition. Submissions are open until June 20, 2025 for Projects-in-Development or Production, and until July 29, 2025 for Works-in-Progress. The initiative offers a significant platform for filmmakers to secure funding, refine their work, and reach broader international audiences.
Sydney Morning Herald
28-04-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Seven highlights of Dubai beyond the glitzy skyscrapers
Dubai's version of an 'Old Town' is neatly contained along the western side of Dubai Creek. The well-preserved area, also referred to as Bastakiya, dates back to the 1890s and features traditional architecture of low-rise sand-hued dwellings topped with wind towers that are separated by narrow, winding streets. Wander on foot or join a tour on the open-air majlis-inspired Heritage Express trolley bus. 4 The Spice Souk The spice, gold and textile souks in Deira are the heart and soul of Old Dubai. Swamped with vendors selling everything from 'crystal menthol' to masala tea, this buzzy pocket is an absolute must for tea and herb junkies. Make a beeline for Mr Ali's store Rise, where he proudly sells saffron from his third-generation farm in Iran. (Don't let border control stop you from stocking up: dried herbs are allowed back in Australia as long as they're commercially packaged and declared). 5 The Majlis Gallery Among the labyrinthine streets in Al Fahidi District is one of the city's most prominent fine-art spaces, the Majlis Gallery. It displays work by artists from all over the region in a variety of mediums such as paintings, sculptures, glasswork and photography, and often hosts international artists-in-residence. Even if you don't plan on shipping home a piece, the gift shop has abundant objets d'art that could easily slip into a suitcase. See 6 Out of the frying pan Led by long-time locals and sisters Arva and Farida Ahmed, walking food tour company Frying Pan Adventures is the unofficial authority on authentic dining in the emirate. Their longest-running tour 'Middle Eastern Food Tour Pilgrimage' explores Deira, the area where the women grew up and still live. This almost four-hour moveable feast features everything from Palestinian falafels to Iraqi fare and Arabic baklava. See 7 The hotel few know about Inexpensive XVA Art Hotel (rooms from AED450/$190) is tucked down a narrow alleyway in Al Fahidi District and is one of Dubai's best kept secrets. The boutique hotel occupies a heritage-listed, 100-year-old house and its 15 rooms are scattered around three courtyards, each with a different design. It's the only hotel within the area and doubles as an art gallery, with the onsite shop providing a tailoring service and selling souvenirs such as camel milk soap and jewellery. See Loading
The Age
28-04-2025
- The Age
Seven highlights of Dubai beyond the glitzy skyscrapers
Dubai's version of an 'Old Town' is neatly contained along the western side of Dubai Creek. The well-preserved area, also referred to as Bastakiya, dates back to the 1890s and features traditional architecture of low-rise sand-hued dwellings topped with wind towers that are separated by narrow, winding streets. Wander on foot or join a tour on the open-air majlis-inspired Heritage Express trolley bus. 4 The Spice Souk The spice, gold and textile souks in Deira are the heart and soul of Old Dubai. Swamped with vendors selling everything from 'crystal menthol' to masala tea, this buzzy pocket is an absolute must for tea and herb junkies. Make a beeline for Mr Ali's store Rise, where he proudly sells saffron from his third-generation farm in Iran. (Don't let border control stop you from stocking up: dried herbs are allowed back in Australia as long as they're commercially packaged and declared). 5 The Majlis Gallery Among the labyrinthine streets in Al Fahidi District is one of the city's most prominent fine-art spaces, the Majlis Gallery. It displays work by artists from all over the region in a variety of mediums such as paintings, sculptures, glasswork and photography, and often hosts international artists-in-residence. Even if you don't plan on shipping home a piece, the gift shop has abundant objets d'art that could easily slip into a suitcase. See 6 Out of the frying pan Led by long-time locals and sisters Arva and Farida Ahmed, walking food tour company Frying Pan Adventures is the unofficial authority on authentic dining in the emirate. Their longest-running tour 'Middle Eastern Food Tour Pilgrimage' explores Deira, the area where the women grew up and still live. This almost four-hour moveable feast features everything from Palestinian falafels to Iraqi fare and Arabic baklava. See 7 The hotel few know about Inexpensive XVA Art Hotel (rooms from AED450/$190) is tucked down a narrow alleyway in Al Fahidi District and is one of Dubai's best kept secrets. The boutique hotel occupies a heritage-listed, 100-year-old house and its 15 rooms are scattered around three courtyards, each with a different design. It's the only hotel within the area and doubles as an art gallery, with the onsite shop providing a tailoring service and selling souvenirs such as camel milk soap and jewellery. See Loading
