All Articles with the tag #Storytelling

Saudi actor Aziz Gharbawi, dressed in a black suit, standing on a grand staircase in a historic building—part of a new generation of performers shaping Saudi Arabia’s emerging film industry.
Aziz Gharbawi: Not Just Acting

Aziz Gharbawi isn’t chasing fame. He’s chasing a better version of himself. From engineering school in Canada to complex screen roles in Rashash and Last Light, the Jeddah-born actor is part of a new generation shaping Saudi cinema—without losing sight of identity, integrity, or emotional depth. In this exclusive Saudi Times interview, Gharbawi opens up about growth, duality, and the stories he’s ready to tell.

Calendar Icon Jun 29, 2025

A professional film set featuring Saudi men in traditional attire working with a production crew. The setup includes cameras, lighting equipment, and boom microphones, illustrating the growing Saudi film industry.
Training Fuels Saudi Arabia’s Film Industry

Storytelling has always been central to Saudi culture, but now it’s finding a new medium—film. The Red Sea Labs – The Lodge workshops in Jeddah, held in partnership with TorinoFilmLab, are training a new generation of filmmakers, turning instinctive storytelling into cinematic craft.

Calendar Icon Feb 27, 2025

A film tape roll, symbolizing Amr Alkahtani's journey from hobbyist to movie producer. (Source: Shutterstock)
Lights, Camera, Action: Amr Alkahtani on Saudi Arabia's Film Revolution

Saudi Arabia's film industry is entering a new era, driven by the opening of cinemas and relaxed regulations. Amr Alkahtani, a trailblazing producer, shares his perspective on Saudi filmmaking’s past, present, and promising future.

Calendar Icon Mar 22, 2019

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