🎬 Red Sea Film Foundation Expands Presence at Venice 2026
The Red Sea Film Foundation is set to make a major appearance at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, taking place from September 2 to 12, 2026, with several supported films and projects selected across official sections and industry programs.
✨ A total of 11 films and projects supported by the foundation have been announced for participation in Venice Film Festival and Venice Production Bridge activities.
This achievement reflects the foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting filmmakers, developing cinematic talent, and connecting Arab cinema with global audiences.
🎥 Three Supported Films Selected for Official Sections
Three films supported by the Red Sea Film Foundation have been selected for the festival’s official lineup.
Venezia Spotlight
Selected films include:
✨ “A Conversation with the Sea”
Directed by Mouayad Alayan.
Supported by the Red Sea Fund.
✨ “Joria”
Directed by Levan Koguashvili.
Supported by the Red Sea Fund and Red Sea Souk.
🏆 “La Maison du Vent” Competes in Orizzonti
The film:
✨ “La Maison du Vent”
Directed by August Bernard Kouemo Yanghu.
Supported by the Red Sea Fund.
has been selected for the Orizzonti Competition, one of Venice’s key sections highlighting innovative cinematic voices.
🎞️ Strong Industry Presence at Venice Production Bridge
Beyond official film selections, the Red Sea Film Foundation will participate strongly in Venice Production Bridge, the festival’s industry platform connecting filmmakers with international producers, distributors, and industry professionals.
Eight supported projects were selected across:
- Venice Gap-Financing Market.
- Final Cut in Venice.
💰 Projects Selected for Venice Gap-Financing Market
Three supported projects include:
🎬 “Don’t Let the Sun Go Up On Me”
Directed by Asmae El Moudir.
🎬 “Holiday”
Directed by Wissam Charaf.
🎬 “Wolfmother”
Directed by Ismael El Iraki.
These projects are among 38 selected fiction and documentary projects participating in the 2026 edition.
🎥 Supported Films at Final Cut in Venice
Five supported films were selected among six projects participating in Final Cut in Venice:
✨ “A Quarter to Thursday”
Directed by Sofia Jamma.
✨ “Eldorado, The Taste of the South”
Directed by Alaeddine Jemni.
✨ “Mehal Sefari”
Directed by Abraham Gezahagn.
✨ “Occupational Hazards”
Directed by Basel Ghandour.
✨ “Plague”
Directed by Youssef Chebbi.
The program helps filmmakers complete post-production and connect with international markets.
🌟 Supporting the Future of Cinema
Through initiatives including:
🎬 Red Sea Fund
🎬 Red Sea Souk
🎬 Red Sea Labs
🎬 Red Sea International Film Festival
the foundation continues supporting filmmakers across development, production, and post-production stages.
🎯 Arab Cinema Reaching Global Audiences
The selection of Red Sea-supported films and projects at Venice 2026 represents another important milestone for Arab cinema.
✨ These achievements demonstrate the growing strength of regional filmmakers and the ability of supported projects to compete within major international film platforms.
