VOX Cinemas, the cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, commits to nurture the next generation of regional storytellers and has unveiled its debut slate of original Arabic films at the ongoing Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah.
The diverse line-up, featuring titles from new and established filmmakers in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and Lebanon reaffirms VOX Cinemas’ commitment to becoming a major player in Arabic film production.
“It is an exciting time for Arabic film, which has been gaining plaudits and audiences in the region and beyond and tends to outperform foreign films. Distinctly local productions, particularly in a nascent market like Saudi Arabia, offer an untapped and real opportunity. As the leading cinema company in the region, we are committed to growing a sustainable film industry and believe that establishing a dynamic content ecosystem is integral to achieving this goal,” said Ignace Lahoud, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Leisure, Entertainment & Cinemas.
“Storytelling is deeply rooted in Arabic culture, and VOX Cinemas is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of regional filmmakers and empowering them to use the language of film to tell their stories. The diversity of our Arabic slate reflects the multitude of creativity in MENA’s flourishing film industry, and as the region’s largest exhibitor, we have a great opportunity to leverage our scale and amplify these voices on the big screen. Through collaboration with high-calibre talents and leading partners, we are dedicated to bringing quality content to audiences in the region and beyond,” he added.
