11 Arab Short Films Compete in Fifth Red Sea International Film Festival

The Red Sea International Film Festival has unveiled the lineup of Arab short films competing in the official competition of its fifth edition, featuring 11 films from Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates. The films will be screened from December 4 to 13, in the heart of historic Jeddah (Al-Balad).
 This year’s program presents a fresh selection of works that highlight a new group of promising Arab talent, offering diverse narrative visions that reflect the region's realities and explore its social, cultural, and human dimensions through innovative artistic expression.
 Through its Arab shorts program, the festival aims to provide a platform that celebrates emerging voices in Arab cinema and encourages filmmakers to experiment with bold artistic experiences that address their communities’ issues with renewed visual creativity.
 Held in historic Jeddah, the festival reaffirms its role as a bridge connecting Arab filmmakers with the world and its commitment to supporting the region’s creative movement while enhancing the presence of Saudi and Arab cinema on the international stage.