RIYADH, Saudi Arabia–BUSINESS WIRE–
The second edition of the International Film Criticism Conference, organized by the Saudi Film Commission, concluded today after running from November 6 to 10, in Riyadh. The conference saw a great turnout of culture enthusiasts, industry professionals, filmmakers, and cinema audiences.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241112085602/en/
The conference featured six workshops led by industry experts, as well as four specialized workshops for children aimed at enhancing their critical thinking and film viewing skills. Additionally, the program included 13 panel discussions and 8 screenings of distinctive films from around the world, followed by critical discussions.
This conference is part of the Saudi Film Commission’s strategy to enhance the film industry, given its position as a manifestation of culture and a catalyst for cultural engagement. The conference also highlights the Commission’s commitment to enhance the role of cinema as a tool for cultural, social, and economic development. The Commission aspires to achieve its objectives by supporting talented professionals and elevating the national cinematic experiences. Additionally, Film criticism plays a critical role in the Commission’s efforts, as it is key to shaping cinematic culture for audiences and strengthening the professional capabilities of filmmakers.
The Film Criticism conference was the culmination of this year’s series of film criticism forums, which included two earlier events in Hail on September 27th, and in Al-Ahsa on October 25th. The International Film Criticism Conference in Riyadh served as the final event for this year’s series, attracting attendees from across the Kingdom and around the world.
Source: AETOSWire
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241112085602/en/
