Dhahran | King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) | April 17-23, 2025

Under the theme "Cinema of Identity," the Saudi Film Festival 2025 is launching, organized by the Saudi Film Society in cooperation with Ithra, celebrating filmmakers and highlighting cinema's role in exploring individual, national, and cultural identity.

Since its first edition in 2008, the festival has been a pioneer in empowering local filmmaking, playing a key role in supporting emerging Saudi talent and showcasing cinematic works that reflect cultural and social change. In its 2025 edition, the festival spotlights films exploring cultural and architectural heritage, the relationship between cities and identity, and the challenges facing communities amid rapid transformation.

Festival events include:

  • Screenings of local and international feature and short films.
  • Panel discussions and talks on the future of Saudi cinema.
  • Specialized workshops in directing, screenwriting, and film production.
  • Honoring prominent film figures who have contributed to the industry's development.

The festival offers a golden opportunity for cinema lovers and filmmakers alike to discover inspiring works and take part in discussions reflecting the evolution of the Saudi and global film scene.