The Saudi Film Industry Six Years After Theaters Re-opened with Todd Albert Nims

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The Saudi Film Industry Six Years After Theaters Re-opened with Todd Albert Nims

The 966

46 minutes

1 year ago

The Saudi Film Industry Six Years After Theaters Re-opened with Todd Albert Nims

Saudi cinema re-opened six years ago in April 2018 after a 35-year hiatus. The sector has exploded with revenue during that period close to $1b, over 61 million tickets sold, 1,971 films screened including 45 local productions. Saudi-based director, producer and actor Todd Albert Nims joins The 966 to discuss the origins of the Saudi film sector, how it has transformed and what remains to be done. In addition to the recent 10th showing of the Saudi Film Festival, Todd examines other ongoing events (Cannes Film Festival, Red Sea International Film Festival, etc.) including the 2nd U.S.-Saudi Film Forum happening later this month. The 2023 US-Saudi Film Forum Industry Report, is available here https://www.amchamksa.com/us-saudi-industry-film-forum-report.