Desert Warrior Makes Its Arab Premiere at the Red Sea International Film Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival hosts the Middle East and North Africa premiere of Desert Warrior, featuring an international star-studded cast and breathtaking scenes filmed in NEOM and Tabuk.
The Red Sea International Film Festival presents the Arab premiere of “Desert Warrior”, following its global debut at the Zurich Film Festival.
The film stands as one of the largest co-productions between MBC Studios and JB Pictures, bringing together major international and Arab stars including:
Anthony Mackie 🔥, Aiysha Hart ✨, Sir Ben Kingsley, Sharlto Copley, Ghassan Massoud, Sami Bouajila, Lamis Ammar, and others.
Directed by Rupert Wyatt, the screenplay was written by:
✍️ Rupert Wyatt
✍️ Erica Beeney
✍️ David Self
Filming in NEOM & Tabuk
The movie’s main scenes were shot across NEOM and Tabuk, supported by NEOM’s Media Industries sector—now a major regional hub for global film production.
These landscapes added a powerful visual identity to the film 🔥.
Statements from Festival Leadership
Red Sea CEO Mohammed Al-Turki expressed pride in the renewed partnership, emphasizing that such collaborations elevate Jeddah’s status as a global cultural destination.
MBC & Shahid
MBC Group also operates Shahid, the leading Arabic streaming platform known for original productions, global-standard films, live channels, and children’s content.
Festival Achievements
Since its launch, the Red Sea Festival has showcased over 520 films from across the world, supporting emerging talent and reinforcing Jeddah as a regional filmmaking hub.
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