Red Sea Souk Expands Into Asia, Sees Healthy Crop of Returning Talent
VarietyStory by Leo Barraclough
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Red Sea Souk, the Arab world's largest film market, expands into Asia and sees surge of returning industry talent.
beat sheet
- The Souk has grown from a 3-day event to a 5-day program, signaling its increasing clout in the global film industry.
- Notable names like Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania and Saudi filmmaker Shahad Ameen are among the talents returning to the Souk this year.
call sheet
Kaouther Ben Hania, Shahad Ameen, Red Sea Souk, Red Sea Film Festival, Red Sea Film Foundation