Three Names Join the “48-Hour Film” Jury 🎥
The sixth edition’s jury includes filmmaker and screenwriter Houda Benyamina, Saudi actor and producer Sohaib Quds, and Saudi actress Khairia Abu Laban.
The jury will evaluate the short films submitted by the participating teams ahead of the selection of the two winning teams.
15 Teams Take Part in the Film Challenge ⏱️
The sixth edition brings together 15 teams competing to complete short films within a strict 48-hour timeframe.
The challenge gives young filmmakers the opportunity to experience the filmmaking process as a complete project, from developing an initial idea to producing it according to the requirements of cinematic work.
Winners to Be Announced at the Awards Ceremony 🏆
The two winning teams are scheduled to be announced during the official screening and awards ceremony on Thursday, September 17.
The event will mark the conclusion of the challenge after the participating teams complete their films and the jury evaluates the submitted projects.
Supporting Young Filmmaking Talent ⭐
The 48-Hour Film Challenge is organized in collaboration with Alliance Française and the Consulate General of France in Jeddah as part of the Red Sea Film Foundation’s year-round programs.
The initiative aims to support emerging talent and develop their skills and experience across different areas of filmmaking by giving participants a practical opportunity to transform their ideas into completed films within a limited timeframe.
Conclusion
The sixth edition of the 48-Hour Film Challenge brings together 15 teams for an intensive filmmaking experience focused on developing ideas and completing productions under tight time constraints. The jury, featuring Houda Benyamina, Sohaib Quds and Khairia Abu Laban, will select the two winning teams.
If you were taking part in the challenge, what story would you turn into a film within 48 hours? 🎬
