Out of 170 submissions, four features and 11 short films were selected by the Saudi film funding program.

Emerging Saudi filmmakers submitted their concepts for a chance to bring their films to global screens.

Since its inception six years ago, Ithra has supported Saudi Arabia's film industry by nurturing talent and fostering cinematic content.

The goal is to showcase Saudi stories and discover new voices and creative storytellers.

The jury selected 15 films with unique stories inspired by Saudi Arabia's rich culture.

IFP, an organization in the region, supports film producers through various initiatives.

They provide platforms, advance filmmaking standards, and empower new talent.

IFP hosts workshops and seminars on representation, production, writing, and directing.

Since 2018, they have funded 20 films and produced four, which have been shown at 95 film festivals worldwide, winning 34 awards.

One of their productions, "Hajjan," recently won three awards at the Gulf Film Festival for best feature, best actor, and best cinematography.