
The 12th Saudi Film Festival concluded at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran with an awards ceremony recognizing winners across its competition categories and a preview of plans for next year’s edition.
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Organized by the Cinema Association in partnership with Ithra and backed by the Film Commission, the festival featured 50 films, including feature-length productions, short films and documentaries. The program also included panel discussions, workshops, industry meetings and book signings for the Saudi Cinema Encyclopedia.

The festival continued to serve as a key platform for Saudi filmmakers, providing opportunities to develop projects, connect with industry professionals and expand the reach of Saudi cinema across the region and internationally.
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