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Arab News
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Hollywood pioneer to inspire filmmakers in Jeddah
JEDDAH: A new Directors' Program by Red Sea Labs led by acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee will begin in Jeddah on Tuesday. Held until May 3, the program will bring together 15 emerging filmmakers from the Kingdom, the Arab world, Asia and Africa. Lee is known for his bold vision and storytelling that tackles critical social issues with artistic depth. Under his mentorship, the filmmakers will dive deep into the art of directing through masterclasses, workshops and personalized sessions. The program will also connect them directly with world-renowned figures in the industry and equip them with the skills to elevate their careers. Shivani Pandya Malhotra, managing director of the Red Sea Film Foundation, said: 'Welcoming Spike Lee back to Jeddah to lead the first edition of our Directors' Program is a groundbreaking moment. 'It's an extraordinary opportunity for emerging filmmakers and writers to be inspired, challenged and guided by one of the greatest cinematic minds of our time.' Ryan Ashore, head of Red Sea Labs, added: 'The Directors' Program marks a bold step in our mission to nurture regional talent and link them to the global filmmaking community. 'Having Spike Lee lead this program sets a powerful precedent — offering participants direct access to the craft, passion and conviction that define great cinema.' Red Sea Labs also runs three other programs such as the Lodge, an intensive training initiative in partnership with Torino Film Lab and sponsored by Film AlUla, guiding Saudi, Arab, Asian and African filmmakers from ideas to finished projects. The Music and Sound Program offers hands-on training in film scoring and sound design with guidance from world-renowned experts. SeriesLab, in partnership with Film Independent, supports 14 emerging creators in developing and pitching TV series pilots, including a two-week residency in Los Angeles. The program concludes at the Red Sea Souk, offering creators a chance to pitch to top international buyers, studios and producers. Previous initiatives have included programs like the Short Film Klinik, the Middle East Media Initiative and the Music for Film workshop, all part of Red Sea Labs' mission 'to shape the next generation of global storytellers in Saudi Arabia and the world.'
Broadcast Pro
10-02-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Red Sea Labs announces lineup for sixth edition of The Lodge programme
In 2025, the programme will include five workshops – the first one exclusively addressed to selected Saudi teams, and the other four to all the selected projects. Red Sea Labs, an initiative of the Red Sea Film Foundation, has announced the lineup of projects for the sixth edition of its Lodge programme. Designed to support emerging filmmakers from Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Asia and Africa, the initiative is held in collaboration with TorinoFilmLab. Following a successful fifth edition, The Lodge returns in 2025 as an intensive annual programme dedicated to nurturing first- and second-time filmmakers, while also welcoming more experienced directors with bold new ideas. The programme will feature five workshops—one dedicated exclusively to Saudi teams, while the remaining four will be open to all selected projects. Throughout the year-long development process, participants will refine their projects and prepare to present them at the Red Sea International Film Festival's project market, where they will compete for the Lodge Production Grant Awards. Additional funding opportunities will also be available. By the end of the programme, selected teams will have a fully developed project, including essential elements such as a logline, synopsis, treatment, screenplay, budget and financing strategy. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of project development and acquire the necessary tools to bring their films to life while strengthening their ability to navigate the international film market. A maximum of 12 teams will be chosen from across Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Asia and Africa.
