Red Sea Film Foundation Extends 48-Hour Film Challenge Deadline to July 4

   Jeddah, June 15, 2026, SPA -- The Red Sea Film Foundation has extended the application deadline for the sixth edition of the 48-Hour Film Challenge to July 4, 2026, allowing more young Saudi citizens and residents the opportunity to take part in the initiative aimed at discovering and supporting emerging filmmakers.
   Organized in partnership with the Red Sea International Film Festival, the French Consulate General in Jeddah, and Alliance Française, the challenge is open to aspiring filmmakers aged 18 to 25. Participants will form creative teams and compete to produce a short film within 48 hours after completing specialized mentorship workshops.
   The two winning teams will receive awards, while their team leaders will earn an artistic residency in France in 2027. The winning films will also be screened at the next edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival.
   Applications can be submitted through the following website https://redseafilmfest.com/ar/.
   -- SPA