Red Sea Fund Boss on Oscars, Cannes Milestones, Why Opening to Asia Is Exciting But Also Intimidating

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Red Sea Fund boss discusses Oscar nods, Cannes breakthroughs, and the excitement and challenges of expanding into the vast Asian film market.

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The fund has supported over 250 projects, including the first Saudi film to screen in Cannes' Official Selection, showcasing their ability to uncover fresh cinematic talent.
As the fund eyes expansion into Asia in 2025, the director admits it's

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Kaouther Ben Hania, Asmae El Moudir, Amjad Al Rasheed, Ali Kalthami, Baloji, Tawfik Alzaidi, Emad Iskandar, Xiaoxuan Jiang, Red Sea Fund, Cannes Film Festival, Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF), Four Daughters, The Mother of All Lies, Inshallah a Boy, Mandoob, Omen, Norah, To Kill a Mongolian Horse

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