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UAE Moments
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Saudi Filmmaker Appointed to the Academy of Motion Picture
Saudi film director Haifaa Al-Mansour has been appointed to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors. Saudi-based Red Sea Film Foundation announced the news and said, "Al-Mansour will represent the Directors Branch and bring her singular voice, vision, and global perspective to the Academy's leadership for the 2025–2026 term and beyond." In 2012, Al-Mansour made history when she released her first feature film, 'Wajda', because it was the first feature film shot entirely in the Kingdom and the first feature film to be made by a Saudi female film director. Since then, Al-Mansour has risen to fame for directing episodes of various hit TV series in Hollywood including Archive 81,' 'City of Fire,' 'Tales of the Walking Dead,' and 'Bosch: Legacy.' In 2019, Al Mansour's feature film 'The Perfect Candidate' was submitted as Saudi Arabia's official entry for the International Feature Film Award at the 92nd Academy Awards, however it was not nominated.
Arab News
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Haifaa Al-Mansour appointed to Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors
DUBAI: Pioneering Saudi filmmaker Haifaa Al-Mansour has been appointed to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors, the Red Sea Film Foundation announced on Instagram. 'As one of three newly named governors-at-large, Al-Mansour will represent the Directors Branch and bring her singular voice, vision, and global perspective to the Academy's leadership for the 2025–2026 term and beyond,' they captioned the post. A post shared by Red Sea Film Foundation (@redseafilm) 'An incredible milestone for one of Saudi Arabia's most celebrated filmmakers. We're proud to see her continue shaping the future of cinema on a global stage.' In 2012, Al-Mansour made history as she released her first feature film 'Wadjda.' It was the first feature film shot entirely in the Kingdom and the first feature-length film made by a female Saudi director. Over the years, Al-Mansour has also become one of the most in-demand television directors in Hollywood, helming episodes of hit series including 'Archive 81,' 'City of Fire,' 'Tales of the Walking Dead,' and 'Bosch: Legacy.' In 2019, Al-Mansour's feature film 'The Perfect Candidate' was submitted as Saudi Arabia's official entry for the International Feature Film Award at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.
Arab News
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Saudi producer Faisal Baltyuor appointed new CEO of Red Sea Film Foundation
DUBAI: Saudi Arabian film producer Faisal Baltyuor has been appointed CEO of the Red Sea Film Foundation, it was announced on Tuesday. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ The foundation oversees the Jeddah-based Red Sea Film Festival, the Red Sea Fund and Red Sea Labs. Baltyuor will replace acting CEO Mohammed Asseri from June 1. A post shared by Red Sea Film Foundation (@redseafilm) Baltyuor was previously the first head of Ithra Cinema, and founded the Saudi Arabia distributor CineWaves Films, which has the biggest library of Saudi films. He was previously CEO at Muvi Studios, the production arm of the Kingdom's biggest cinema chain. Last year, Baltyuor opened Cinehouse in Riyadh, the first arthouse cinema in the Kingdom. 'We wanted to create a place that feels like home, while showcasing the best of Saudi talent in both cinema and dining,' Baltyuor said in an earlier interview with Arab News. A producer for almost 20 years, Baltyuor executive-produced Saudi Arabia director Haifaa Al-Mansour's groundbreaking 'The Perfect Candidate,' which was launched in Venice in 2019, and comedy 'Sattar,' a local megahit. He is also a producer on the Saudi Netflix Original 'From the Ashes' which ranked among the top-10 most-watched films on the streamer across 40 countries. Baltyuor also co-produced Sudanese director Mohamed Kordofani's 'Goodbye Julia' which won the Prix de la Liberte at Cannes in 2023. The Red Sea Film Foundation's chairwoman Jomana Al-Rashid has praised Baltyuor. 'His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to unlocking the boundless potential of emerging talent will fuel not only artistic excellence but also the sustainable growth of our industry.' Baltyuor said he was 'committed to building on the success' of the foundation. 'Through our diverse programs, we will continue to support a thriving film industry both locally and internationally, in line with the ambitions of Vision 2030, which places the creative sector at the heart of national development.' The next edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival runs from Dec. 4 to 13 in Jeddah.
