TWELVE-MONTH HIGHLIGHT(S):
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), powered by Saudi Aramco, has been a springboard for many great talents in the kingdom’s fast-evolving filmmaking industry. Ithra is the driving force behind several programs supporting filmmaking in Saudi. It is home to Saudi Film Production, Saudi Film Days, and the Ithra Film Society. Ithra has also teamed up with the Cinema Society in Dhahran to introduce programs and initiatives designed to aid the development of the film sector in the kingdom and help local industry professionals to develop their talents.