The three-day event, which concluded on Thursday, focused on the theme "Behind the Seen," highlighting the creative process and less-visible aspects of filmmaking.

The festival showcased a diverse range of student films from Effat and other universities worldwide.

Mohammed Ghazala, head of the School of Cinema Arts, introduced the festival, emphasizing the significance of the works created by Effat students and graduates, who have been pioneers in film and animation education in Saudi Arabia.

The text is about the International Student Film Festival, which featured home-grown talent as well as films from 27 countries.

Out of 2,150 submissions from over 115 countries, 57 exceptional films were selected for competition in seven categories, including Best Saudi Feature Film and Best International Animated Film.

The festival aims to promote emerging filmmakers, foster cultural exchanges, and celebrate cinema on a global scale.

The text describes a commitment to fostering talent and promoting dialogue in the film industry at an event featuring seminars and workshops.

These sessions covered various topics, including post-production, cinematography, and visual effects.

Notable speakers included Sarah Taibah, Thomas Stelmach, Rut Luxemburg, Matt Beck, and James Niehaus.

Workshops were supported by industry leaders like Netflix, ARRI, and VFX Mojo.

The 11th Showreel Effat International Student Film Festival featured lectures from various industry professionals.

The Royal College of Arts in London presented lectures on animation and experimental film.

Stellmach discussed his journey leading to an Oscar.

Saudi producer Nadia Malaika shared career insights, Egyptian lawyer Khaled Al-Arabi discussed legal rights in filmmaking, and Mohammed Sobeih looked at creating animated films using Toon Boom software.

The festival concluded with a session on animated cinema from Synergy University.

Asmaa Ibrahim, the dean of Effat College of Architecture and Design, expressed excitement about welcoming guests to share their cinematic experiences.

A celebration was held at an unnamed festival, attended by students from Dar Alhekma, King Abdulaziz, and Princess Noura universities in Riyadh.

Guests included professionals from prestigious institutions like the Royal College of Art, Netflix, Maflam, Film Association, and VFX Mojo, who conducted workshops.

The interactive discussions were engaging, and attendees, including visual effects professional Karim Sahai from France, expressed appreciation for the high-quality engagement and insightful questions from the audience.

Sahai was impressed by the audience's participation and expressed his intention to return due to the inspiring energy of the event.

The text is about the goals of a film festival, which extend beyond just artistic appreciation.

The organizers aim to foster academic and strategic partnerships.

Effat University, in particular, has formed alliances with institutions like the University of Southern California and the Red Sea Film Festival Foundation to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange on a global scale.