As part of their strategic partnership, the Red Sea Fund, an initiative of the Red Sea Film Foundation, in collaboration with Film AlUla, announced the winning projects of the Creative Grants for the third consecutive year — reaffirming their shared commitment to supporting and empowering filmmaking talent and strengthening their presence on the regional and international stage.

This year’s announcement recognizes the Film AlUla Winners from the 2025 edition, continue recognizing the accomplishments of filmmakers supported in the 2023 and 2024 editions. Together, these three editions have backed a total of ten outstanding films, representing a dynamic range of voices, cultures, and cinematic styles.

The Red Sea Fund x Film AlUla collaboration underscores a shared commitment to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers and providing them with the resources, visibility, and creative freedom to bring their stories to the screen. These selected projects not only showcase the artistic growth of the region but also highlight the expanding reach of Saudi Arabia’s film industry as a hub for international collaboration and storytelling.

As the partnership continues into its third year, the Red Sea Fund and Film AlUla reaffirm their dedication to building a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem that celebrates cinematic excellence and cross-cultural exchange. This milestone reflects the Kingdom’s vision to position Saudi Arabia as a vibrant destination for film production and creative innovation.

Winning Projects

• Hijra
  Saudi Arabia
  Director: Shahad Ameen
  Main producers: Mohamed Al-Daraji
• Monteral
  Jordan, Saudi Arabia
  Director: Ameen Nayfeh
  Producers: Bassam Alasad
• Running Dry
  Saudi Arabia
  Director: Hamzah Jamjoom
  Producer: Abubakar Khan
• Yallah, Yallah Beenah! – The Official, Unofficial Guide to How to Live in the Modern World
  Saudi Arabia
  Director: Mohammed Hammad
  Producer: Mohammed Hammad and Amna Aborodai
• Alwahd
  Saudi Arabia
  Director: Faisal Alamer
  Producer: Ahmed Fawzy
• Tigris
  Iraq, France, Italy, Saudi Arabia, USA
  Director: Haider Rashid
  Producers: Haider Rashid, Domenico Procacci
• Photograph
  Saudi Arabia
  Director: Zahra Mohammed Aldhamen
  Producers: Taqwa Ali Nasser, Bashayer Aqeel
• Madness and Honey Days
  Saudi Arabia, Jordan
  Director: Ahmed Yassin Al-Daradj
  Producers: Maytham Jbara
• Hungry Dog
  Iraq, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Jordan
  Director: Mohammed Salman
  Producers: Rula Nasser, Amjad Abu Alala
• Farida: The Girl Who Beat Isis
  United Kingdom, Morocco
  Director: Hassan Nazer