Riyadh – BETH | October 20, 2025

The Saudi Film Forum 2025 kicks off this week (October 22–25) in Riyadh, marking a new turning point in the Kingdom’s rapidly growing film scene. The event brings together filmmakers, producers, and investors from more than 40 countries, positioning Saudi Arabia as a regional hub for cinematic creativity and visual storytelling in the Middle East.

The forum aims to build an integrated ecosystem for the film industry — from training and financing to distribution and co-production — enhancing the cultural sector’s contribution to the national economy and opening new horizons for the emerging generation of Saudi filmmakers.

🧩 BETH Analysis

Since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom has witnessed a cultural renaissance that transformed cinema into a platform for expression, connection, and intellectual investment.
In just a few years since theaters reopened, Saudi cinema has evolved with a balance of ambition and authenticity — creating art that speaks to both the local soul and the global audience.

Today, the Saudi Film Forum stands as a bridge between art, thought, and economy — turning Riyadh into the capital of modern Arab cinema, where the foundations of a “golden era” for Saudi filmmaking are being laid.

🎥 BETH Insight

Cinema is not merely a screen that displays stories — it is a mirror that reflects the soul of nations.
And from Riyadh, begins the story that will make the world watch — not just Saudi films, but a Saudi vision told through sound and image.