Cultural Development Fund Participates in Red Sea Film Festival as Official Sponsor

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Jeddah, December 8, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Cultural Development Fund is participating in the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival as the official sponsor, underscoring its role in supporting the Kingdom’s film industry. The fund’s involvement includes sponsoring several festival events and maintaining a presence in the festival market, which brings together filmmakers, investors, and institutions active in the sector.

As part of its participation in the Red Sea Souk, the fund is presenting its cultural financing programs, described as the first of their kind in Saudi Arabia. These programs are designed to support creative enterprises through flexible financing solutions and aim to assist film projects from development and production to distribution. The initiative contributes to building an integrated cinematic ecosystem capable of competing locally and internationally.

The Cultural Development Fund’s pavilion at the festival market drew notable interest from filmmakers and industry stakeholders. The fund’s team provided information on financing mechanisms, opportunities for companies and creators, and ways to benefit from initiatives that support the film sector’s growth and sustainability.