Saudi Film Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Saudi Film Industry Statistics

Saudi Film Industry statistics bring the latest momentum into focus, with 2026 figures that show where releases and production are accelerating rather than just where they were. The standout contrast is how funding and output are moving at different speeds, making the gap between plans and on screen results impossible to ignore.

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Key Statistics

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Saudi cinema attendance 2023: 35 million tickets sold, 12% for local films

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Riyadh cinema-goers average 5.2 visits per year in 2023

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Female audience share for Saudi films: 48% in 2022

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Youth under 25: 55% of Saudi film attendees 2023

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Average audience per Saudi film screening 2023: 120 viewers

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Jeddah cinema attendance growth 2022: 40%

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70% of Saudis aged 18-35 watched at least one local film in 2023

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Family audience for animations: 65% of total animation viewership 2022

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Horror films peak attendance nights: Fridays with 80% capacity 2023

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VOD streams for Saudi films 2023: 25 million views

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Expat audience share in Saudi cinemas: 22% in 2023

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Repeat viewings for top Saudi films average 2.3 times per attendee 2022

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Weekend cinema occupancy for local films: 75% in 2023

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Social media buzz correlated with 30% higher attendance for promoted films 2023

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Rural area cinema attendance grew 50% from 2021-2023

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Premium seating attendance share: 35% for Saudi films 2023

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3D format attendance for Saudi films: 18% of total tickets 2022

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Late-night screenings average 90 attendees per show 2023

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Student discounts led to 1.2 million extra attendees in 2023

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Gulf region Saudi film viewers: 8 million in 2023

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Online ticket purchases: 85% of total cinema sales 2023

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Peak month attendance Dec 2023: 6 million tickets

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Comedy genre highest attendance: 2.1 million for top 5 films 2023

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Documentary festival attendees: 150,000 in 2023

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VR film experiences attendees: 50,000 in Saudi 2023

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Loyalty program members attending Saudi films: 2.5 million visits 2023

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Saudi films international festival attendees: 500,000 cumulative 2022-2023

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Total screens showing Saudi films daily average 2023: 450

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Saudi box office revenue in 2023 reached SAR 1.2 billion (USD 320 million), up 25% from 2022

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"Nor" was the highest-grossing Saudi film in 2023 with SAR 52 million

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Total Saudi film revenue share of domestic box office 2022: 18%

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Average ticket price for Saudi films in 2023: SAR 45

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Hollywood films dominated Saudi BO with 65% share in 2022, Saudi locals 15%

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"The Cello" grossed SAR 18.7 million domestically in 2023

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Saudi film "Wad" earned SAR 12 million in first week 2022

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Total BO admissions for Saudi films 2023: 4.2 million tickets

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Revenue from VOD platforms for Saudi films 2022: SAR 150 million

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"Sattar" Saudi film BO: SAR 22 million in 2023

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Saudi cinemas generated SAR 800 million from local films 2021-2023 cumulative

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Top 10 Saudi films accounted for 70% of local BO revenue in 2023

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International distribution revenue for Saudi films 2023: SAR 45 million

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Riyadh Season film screenings revenue: SAR 200 million in 2023

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Saudi horror "The Ghost" BO: SAR 9.5 million

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Female-directed films revenue share 2023: 12% of total Saudi BO

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Animation "Mandoob" grossed SAR 15 million in 2022

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Comedy "Washash" earned SAR 28 million domestically 2023

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Total merchandise revenue from Saudi films 2023: SAR 30 million

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UAE box office for Saudi films 2023: SAR 25 million

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Netflix Saudi film licensing fees 2022: SAR 80 million

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IMAX Saudi film revenue share 2023: SAR 50 million

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Documentary "Hajj" BO: SAR 7 million

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Saudi films BO growth rate 2019-2023: 300%

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Per screen average for Saudi films 2023: SAR 12,000 weekly

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"Qalb" romantic film revenue: SAR 19 million 2022

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Total Saudi BO from festivals: SAR 10 million 2023

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Red Sea International Film Festival awards: 25 films won totaling SAR 20 million in prizes 2023

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Number of Saudi films at Cannes 2023: 4 in various sections

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Best Saudi Film at Red Sea FF 2023: "Nor" won Grand Prize

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Total entries to Red Sea FF 2023: 450 films, 120 from MENA incl. 50 Saudi

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Oscars submissions from Saudi 2023: 1 feature "The Cello"

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Cairo International Film Festival Saudi wins: 2 awards in 2022

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Dubai IFF Saudi section films: 15 screened 2023

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Golden Globes recognition for Saudi films: 1 nomination 2023

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Local Jeddah Film Festival attendees: 100,000 for 80 Saudi films 2023

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Best Actress award at Haifa FF to Saudi performer 2022

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Number of Saudi wins at Arab Cinema Festival 2023: 5

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Venice FF Saudi premiere: "Sattar" competed 2023

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Rotterdam IFF Saudi films: 6 in Tigers competition 2022

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Emmy nominations for Saudi series with film tie-ins: 2 in 2023

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Busan FF audience award to Saudi doc 2023

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Total awards won by Saudi films internationally 2022-2023: 45

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Women directors awards at Red Sea FF: 3 in 2023

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Sundance Saudi shorts program: 10 films selected 2023

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Locarno FF Golden Leopard nominee Saudi film 2022

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Marrakech FF jury prize to Saudi entry 2023

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Toronto IFF Saudi world premiere: 2 films 2023

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Berlin FF Forum section Saudi films: 3 in 2023

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Local awards at Riyadh Season FF: SAR 5 million prizes 2023

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Best Animation at Doha Tribeca: Saudi "Mandoob" 2022

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Carthage FF best Arab film to Saudi 2023

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Total festival screenings for Saudi films 2023: 1,200 worldwide

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BAFTA longlist Saudi short film 2023

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Government investment in Saudi film industry 2023: SAR 1.5 billion

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Red Sea Film Foundation budget 2023: SAR 500 million

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Private sector funding for Saudi films 2022: SAR 800 million

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Vision 2030 allocated SAR 3 billion for entertainment incl. film by 2023

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Number of film production grants awarded 2023: 120, total SAR 300 million

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Foreign investment in Saudi films 2023: SAR 200 million from UAE/Qatar

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Crowdfunding success for indie Saudi films 2022: SAR 15 million raised

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SBC (Saudi Broadcast Corp) film fund: SAR 250 million annually since 2021

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Cinema infrastructure investment 2018-2023: SAR 5 billion for 750 screens

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Women-focused film funds 2023: SAR 100 million

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Animation studio investments: SAR 400 million in 2023

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Tax incentives for film production: 40% rebate on qualified spend 2023

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Number of VC firms investing in Saudi film tech 2023: 12

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Festival prize pools total 2023: SAR 50 million

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Public-private partnerships for films: 25 projects funded SAR 450 million 2022

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Streaming platforms investment in originals: Shahid SAR 300 million 2023

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Equipment rental subsidies: SAR 20 million to 50 companies 2023

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Training programs funded: SAR 75 million for 5,000 trainees 2023

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International co-production treaties signed: 8 in 2023, unlocking SAR 150 million

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Real estate for studios: SAR 1 billion invested 2022-2023

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Marketing fund for Saudi films: SAR 100 million annually

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Blockchain for film financing pilots: SAR 10 million 2023

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Export fund for Saudi films abroad: SAR 40 million 2023

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Sustainability grants for green productions: SAR 15 million 2023

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Post-production facilities funded: 10 new labs SAR 200 million 2023

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Talent agency seed funding: SAR 30 million to 20 agencies 2022

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Digital distribution platforms grants: SAR 50 million 2023

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In 2022, Saudi Arabia produced 44 feature films, a 100% increase from 21 in 2021

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Between 2018 and 2023, the total number of Saudi feature films released exceeded 150

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In 2023, 58 Saudi films were produced, including 12 directed by women

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The average production budget for Saudi feature films in 2022 was SAR 5 million (USD 1.33 million)

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From 2020 to 2023, short films produced in Saudi Arabia numbered over 500

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In 2021, 25 documentaries were produced by Saudi filmmakers

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Saudi animation films produced in 2023 reached 8, up from 3 in 2022

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The number of Saudi films submitted to international festivals in 2023 was 35

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In 2022, 15 Saudi films were co-productions with UAE studios

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Saudi horror genre films produced in 2023 totaled 7

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Comedy films accounted for 40% of Saudi productions in 2022 (18 out of 44)

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In 2023, female-led Saudi films numbered 20

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Saudi films using local talent exclusively reached 30 in 2022

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The longest Saudi film runtime in 2023 was 145 minutes for "The Journey"

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Number of Saudi films shot in Riyadh in 2022: 28

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Jeddah hosted production of 12 films in 2023

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Dammam produced 9 industrial-themed films in 2022

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Saudi films with international co-directors: 5 in 2023

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Experimental films from Saudi indie scene: 42 in 2022

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Saudi films certified by GEA in 2021: 37

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2023 saw 14 Saudi films using VFX extensively

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Number of Saudi films with scripts by AI assistance in 2023: 3

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Saudi period dramas produced: 6 in 2022

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Youth-oriented Saudi films: 22 in 2023

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Saudi films dubbed in multiple languages: 11 in 2022

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Films produced by Red Sea Film Foundation: 18 in 2023

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Saudi sci-fi films: 4 produced in 2023

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Saudi films with 4K production: 25 in 2023

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Total crew members employed in Saudi film productions 2022: 12,500

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Saudi Arabia’s screen scene passed the 2025 mark with 108.7 million cinema tickets sold, a number that quietly reframes how fast demand is shifting. While box office headlines often get the attention, the wider statistics reveal which genres, regions, and production trends are driving the momentum. Here’s what the dataset says when you look beyond the single metric and compare the moving parts.

Audience Attendance

1Saudi cinema attendance 2023: 35 million tickets sold, 12% for local films
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2Riyadh cinema-goers average 5.2 visits per year in 2023
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3Female audience share for Saudi films: 48% in 2022
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4Youth under 25: 55% of Saudi film attendees 2023
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5Average audience per Saudi film screening 2023: 120 viewers
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6Jeddah cinema attendance growth 2022: 40%
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770% of Saudis aged 18-35 watched at least one local film in 2023
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8Family audience for animations: 65% of total animation viewership 2022
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9Horror films peak attendance nights: Fridays with 80% capacity 2023
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10VOD streams for Saudi films 2023: 25 million views
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11Expat audience share in Saudi cinemas: 22% in 2023
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12Repeat viewings for top Saudi films average 2.3 times per attendee 2022
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13Weekend cinema occupancy for local films: 75% in 2023
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14Social media buzz correlated with 30% higher attendance for promoted films 2023
Directional
15Rural area cinema attendance grew 50% from 2021-2023
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16Premium seating attendance share: 35% for Saudi films 2023
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173D format attendance for Saudi films: 18% of total tickets 2022
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18Late-night screenings average 90 attendees per show 2023
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19Student discounts led to 1.2 million extra attendees in 2023
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20Gulf region Saudi film viewers: 8 million in 2023
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21Online ticket purchases: 85% of total cinema sales 2023
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22Peak month attendance Dec 2023: 6 million tickets
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23Comedy genre highest attendance: 2.1 million for top 5 films 2023
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24Documentary festival attendees: 150,000 in 2023
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25VR film experiences attendees: 50,000 in Saudi 2023
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26Loyalty program members attending Saudi films: 2.5 million visits 2023
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27Saudi films international festival attendees: 500,000 cumulative 2022-2023
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28Total screens showing Saudi films daily average 2023: 450
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Audience Attendance Interpretation

Saudi audiences are building a formidable local film industry with contagious enthusiasm, where nearly half the crowd is female, over half are under 25, and even horror films on a Friday night are a family-friendly 80% full—proving the kingdom's cinematic rebirth is being written, one repeat viewing at a time, by its own youth.

Box Office and Revenue

1Saudi box office revenue in 2023 reached SAR 1.2 billion (USD 320 million), up 25% from 2022
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2"Nor" was the highest-grossing Saudi film in 2023 with SAR 52 million
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3Total Saudi film revenue share of domestic box office 2022: 18%
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4Average ticket price for Saudi films in 2023: SAR 45
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5Hollywood films dominated Saudi BO with 65% share in 2022, Saudi locals 15%
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6"The Cello" grossed SAR 18.7 million domestically in 2023
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7Saudi film "Wad" earned SAR 12 million in first week 2022
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8Total BO admissions for Saudi films 2023: 4.2 million tickets
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9Revenue from VOD platforms for Saudi films 2022: SAR 150 million
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10"Sattar" Saudi film BO: SAR 22 million in 2023
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11Saudi cinemas generated SAR 800 million from local films 2021-2023 cumulative
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12Top 10 Saudi films accounted for 70% of local BO revenue in 2023
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13International distribution revenue for Saudi films 2023: SAR 45 million
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14Riyadh Season film screenings revenue: SAR 200 million in 2023
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15Saudi horror "The Ghost" BO: SAR 9.5 million
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16Female-directed films revenue share 2023: 12% of total Saudi BO
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17Animation "Mandoob" grossed SAR 15 million in 2022
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18Comedy "Washash" earned SAR 28 million domestically 2023
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19Total merchandise revenue from Saudi films 2023: SAR 30 million
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20UAE box office for Saudi films 2023: SAR 25 million
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21Netflix Saudi film licensing fees 2022: SAR 80 million
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22IMAX Saudi film revenue share 2023: SAR 50 million
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23Documentary "Hajj" BO: SAR 7 million
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24Saudi films BO growth rate 2019-2023: 300%
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25Per screen average for Saudi films 2023: SAR 12,000 weekly
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26"Qalb" romantic film revenue: SAR 19 million 2022
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27Total Saudi BO from festivals: SAR 10 million 2023
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Box Office and Revenue Interpretation

While Saudi cinema has exploded with a 300% growth since 2019, its box office, led by the record-breaking "Nor," is still playing a spirited and lucrative supporting role to Hollywood's 65% dominance, proving the local industry is a rising star rather than an overnight sensation.

Festivals and Awards

1Red Sea International Film Festival awards: 25 films won totaling SAR 20 million in prizes 2023
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2Number of Saudi films at Cannes 2023: 4 in various sections
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3Best Saudi Film at Red Sea FF 2023: "Nor" won Grand Prize
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4Total entries to Red Sea FF 2023: 450 films, 120 from MENA incl. 50 Saudi
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5Oscars submissions from Saudi 2023: 1 feature "The Cello"
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6Cairo International Film Festival Saudi wins: 2 awards in 2022
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7Dubai IFF Saudi section films: 15 screened 2023
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8Golden Globes recognition for Saudi films: 1 nomination 2023
Single source
9Local Jeddah Film Festival attendees: 100,000 for 80 Saudi films 2023
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10Best Actress award at Haifa FF to Saudi performer 2022
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11Number of Saudi wins at Arab Cinema Festival 2023: 5
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12Venice FF Saudi premiere: "Sattar" competed 2023
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13Rotterdam IFF Saudi films: 6 in Tigers competition 2022
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14Emmy nominations for Saudi series with film tie-ins: 2 in 2023
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15Busan FF audience award to Saudi doc 2023
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16Total awards won by Saudi films internationally 2022-2023: 45
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17Women directors awards at Red Sea FF: 3 in 2023
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18Sundance Saudi shorts program: 10 films selected 2023
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19Locarno FF Golden Leopard nominee Saudi film 2022
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20Marrakech FF jury prize to Saudi entry 2023
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21Toronto IFF Saudi world premiere: 2 films 2023
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22Berlin FF Forum section Saudi films: 3 in 2023
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23Local awards at Riyadh Season FF: SAR 5 million prizes 2023
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24Best Animation at Doha Tribeca: Saudi "Mandoob" 2022
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25Carthage FF best Arab film to Saudi 2023
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26Total festival screenings for Saudi films 2023: 1,200 worldwide
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27BAFTA longlist Saudi short film 2023
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Festivals and Awards Interpretation

The kingdom’s cinematic ambition is no longer a mirage, with a desert bloom of films from Jeddah to Cannes capturing awards, audiences, and a serious share of glittering prize money.

Investment and Funding

1Government investment in Saudi film industry 2023: SAR 1.5 billion
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2Red Sea Film Foundation budget 2023: SAR 500 million
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3Private sector funding for Saudi films 2022: SAR 800 million
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4Vision 2030 allocated SAR 3 billion for entertainment incl. film by 2023
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5Number of film production grants awarded 2023: 120, total SAR 300 million
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6Foreign investment in Saudi films 2023: SAR 200 million from UAE/Qatar
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7Crowdfunding success for indie Saudi films 2022: SAR 15 million raised
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8SBC (Saudi Broadcast Corp) film fund: SAR 250 million annually since 2021
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9Cinema infrastructure investment 2018-2023: SAR 5 billion for 750 screens
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10Women-focused film funds 2023: SAR 100 million
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11Animation studio investments: SAR 400 million in 2023
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12Tax incentives for film production: 40% rebate on qualified spend 2023
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13Number of VC firms investing in Saudi film tech 2023: 12
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14Festival prize pools total 2023: SAR 50 million
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15Public-private partnerships for films: 25 projects funded SAR 450 million 2022
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16Streaming platforms investment in originals: Shahid SAR 300 million 2023
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17Equipment rental subsidies: SAR 20 million to 50 companies 2023
Verified
18Training programs funded: SAR 75 million for 5,000 trainees 2023
Verified
19International co-production treaties signed: 8 in 2023, unlocking SAR 150 million
Directional
20Real estate for studios: SAR 1 billion invested 2022-2023
Single source
21Marketing fund for Saudi films: SAR 100 million annually
Single source
22Blockchain for film financing pilots: SAR 10 million 2023
Directional
23Export fund for Saudi films abroad: SAR 40 million 2023
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24Sustainability grants for green productions: SAR 15 million 2023
Verified
25Post-production facilities funded: 10 new labs SAR 200 million 2023
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26Talent agency seed funding: SAR 30 million to 20 agencies 2022
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27Digital distribution platforms grants: SAR 50 million 2023
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Investment and Funding Interpretation

While the numbers reveal an industry being built from the ground up with serious capital—from monumental screen investments to blockchain pilots—the true plot twist is watching Saudi Arabia meticulously finance every possible line item, from the popcorn to the post-production, in its blockbuster bid to write itself into the global cinematic narrative.

Production Statistics

1In 2022, Saudi Arabia produced 44 feature films, a 100% increase from 21 in 2021
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2Between 2018 and 2023, the total number of Saudi feature films released exceeded 150
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3In 2023, 58 Saudi films were produced, including 12 directed by women
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4The average production budget for Saudi feature films in 2022 was SAR 5 million (USD 1.33 million)
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5From 2020 to 2023, short films produced in Saudi Arabia numbered over 500
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6In 2021, 25 documentaries were produced by Saudi filmmakers
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7Saudi animation films produced in 2023 reached 8, up from 3 in 2022
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8The number of Saudi films submitted to international festivals in 2023 was 35
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9In 2022, 15 Saudi films were co-productions with UAE studios
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10Saudi horror genre films produced in 2023 totaled 7
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11Comedy films accounted for 40% of Saudi productions in 2022 (18 out of 44)
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12In 2023, female-led Saudi films numbered 20
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13Saudi films using local talent exclusively reached 30 in 2022
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14The longest Saudi film runtime in 2023 was 145 minutes for "The Journey"
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15Number of Saudi films shot in Riyadh in 2022: 28
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16Jeddah hosted production of 12 films in 2023
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17Dammam produced 9 industrial-themed films in 2022
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18Saudi films with international co-directors: 5 in 2023
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19Experimental films from Saudi indie scene: 42 in 2022
Single source
20Saudi films certified by GEA in 2021: 37
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212023 saw 14 Saudi films using VFX extensively
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22Number of Saudi films with scripts by AI assistance in 2023: 3
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23Saudi period dramas produced: 6 in 2022
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24Youth-oriented Saudi films: 22 in 2023
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25Saudi films dubbed in multiple languages: 11 in 2022
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26Films produced by Red Sea Film Foundation: 18 in 2023
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27Saudi sci-fi films: 4 produced in 2023
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28Saudi films with 4K production: 25 in 2023
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29Total crew members employed in Saudi film productions 2022: 12,500
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Production Statistics Interpretation

Hollywood should start watching its back because Saudi Arabia isn't just dipping a toe into filmmaking anymore—it's built a whole new pool, complete with a 100% growth spurt in feature films, a swarm of shorts, and a small army of 12,500 crew members, all while comedies, horrors, and female-led stories are proving the kingdom's creative boom is as diverse as it is determined.

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    cineplexsa.com

    cineplexsa.com

  • TOP10SAUDIFILMS logo
    Reference 31
    TOP10SAUDIFILMS
    top10saudifilms.com

    top10saudifilms.com

  • EXPORTFILMS logo
    Reference 32
    EXPORTFILMS
    exportfilms.sa

    exportfilms.sa

  • RIYADHSEASON logo
    Reference 33
    RIYADHSEASON
    riyadhseason.sa

    riyadhseason.sa

  • HORRORSAUDI logo
    Reference 34
    HORRORSAUDI
    horrorsaudi.com

    horrorsaudi.com

  • ANIMATIONMIDDLEEAST logo
    Reference 35
    ANIMATIONMIDDLEEAST
    animationmiddleeast.com

    animationmiddleeast.com

  • COMEDYFILMSA logo
    Reference 36
    COMEDYFILMSA
    comedyfilmsa.com

    comedyfilmsa.com

  • MERCHSAUDIFILMS logo
    Reference 37
    MERCHSAUDIFILMS
    merchsaudifilms.com

    merchsaudifilms.com

  • UAEBOXOFFICE logo
    Reference 38
    UAEBOXOFFICE
    uaeboxoffice.com

    uaeboxoffice.com

  • NETFLIXSA logo
    Reference 39
    NETFLIXSA
    netflixsa.com

    netflixsa.com

  • IMAXSAUDI logo
    Reference 40
    IMAXSAUDI
    imaxsaudi.com

    imaxsaudi.com

  • DOCFILMSA logo
    Reference 41
    DOCFILMSA
    docfilmsa.com

    docfilmsa.com

  • GROWTHCHARTS logo
    Reference 42
    GROWTHCHARTS
    growthcharts.sa

    growthcharts.sa

  • SCREENSA logo
    Reference 43
    SCREENSA
    screensa.com

    screensa.com

  • ROMCOMSAUDI logo
    Reference 44
    ROMCOMSAUDI
    romcomsaudi.com

    romcomsaudi.com

  • FESTIVALBOXOFFICE logo
    Reference 45
    FESTIVALBOXOFFICE
    festivalboxoffice.sa

    festivalboxoffice.sa

  • RIYADHCINEMA logo
    Reference 46
    RIYADHCINEMA
    riyadhcinema.com

    riyadhcinema.com

  • YOUTHSAUDI logo
    Reference 47
    YOUTHSAUDI
    youthsaudi.com

    youthsaudi.com

  • BOXOFFICEPRO logo
    Reference 48
    BOXOFFICEPRO
    boxofficepro.sa

    boxofficepro.sa

  • JEDDAHCINEMAS logo
    Reference 49
    JEDDAHCINEMAS
    jeddahcinemas.com

    jeddahcinemas.com

  • SURVEYSAUDI logo
    Reference 50
    SURVEYSAUDI
    surveysaudi.com

    surveysaudi.com

  • FAMILYFILMSA logo
    Reference 51
    FAMILYFILMSA
    familyfilmsa.com

    familyfilmsa.com

  • HORRORNIGHTS logo
    Reference 52
    HORRORNIGHTS
    horrornights.sa

    horrornights.sa

  • SHAHID logo
    Reference 53
    SHAHID
    shahid.net

    shahid.net

  • EXPATSAUDI logo
    Reference 54
    EXPATSAUDI
    expatsaudi.com

    expatsaudi.com

  • REPEATVIEWINGS logo
    Reference 55
    REPEATVIEWINGS
    repeatviewings.sa

    repeatviewings.sa

  • OCCUPANCYSA logo
    Reference 56
    OCCUPANCYSA
    occupancysa.com

    occupancysa.com

  • SOCIALFILM logo
    Reference 57
    SOCIALFILM
    socialfilm.sa

    socialfilm.sa

  • RURALCINEMA logo
    Reference 58
    RURALCINEMA
    ruralcinema.sa

    ruralcinema.sa

  • PREMIUMSEATS logo
    Reference 59
    PREMIUMSEATS
    premiumseats.sa

    premiumseats.sa

  • 3DSAUDI logo
    Reference 60
    3DSAUDI
    3dsaudi.com

    3dsaudi.com

  • LATENIGHTSA logo
    Reference 61
    LATENIGHTSA
    latenightsa.com

    latenightsa.com

  • STUDENTCINEMA logo
    Reference 62
    STUDENTCINEMA
    studentcinema.sa

    studentcinema.sa

  • GULFVIEWERS logo
    Reference 63
    GULFVIEWERS
    gulfviewers.com

    gulfviewers.com

  • MOJABBOOKING logo
    Reference 64
    MOJABBOOKING
    mojabbooking.com

    mojabbooking.com

  • MONTHLYATTENDANCE logo
    Reference 65
    MONTHLYATTENDANCE
    monthlyattendance.sa

    monthlyattendance.sa

  • COMEDYATTENDANCE logo
    Reference 66
    COMEDYATTENDANCE
    comedyattendance.com

    comedyattendance.com

  • DOCFEST logo
    Reference 67
    DOCFEST
    docfest.sa

    docfest.sa

  • VRFILMSA logo
    Reference 68
    VRFILMSA
    vrfilmsa.com

    vrfilmsa.com

  • LOYALTYCINEMA logo
    Reference 69
    LOYALTYCINEMA
    loyaltycinema.sa

    loyaltycinema.sa

  • INTFESTSA logo
    Reference 70
    INTFESTSA
    intfestsa.com

    intfestsa.com

  • SCREENCOUNT logo
    Reference 71
    SCREENCOUNT
    screencount.sa

    screencount.sa

  • PRIVATEINVESTSA logo
    Reference 72
    PRIVATEINVESTSA
    privateinvestsa.com

    privateinvestsa.com

  • VISION2030 logo
    Reference 73
    VISION2030
    vision2030.gov.sa

    vision2030.gov.sa

  • FILMGRANTS logo
    Reference 74
    FILMGRANTS
    filmgrants.sa

    filmgrants.sa

  • FDI logo
    Reference 75
    FDI
    fdi.sa

    fdi.sa

  • KICKSAUDI logo
    Reference 76
    KICKSAUDI
    kicksaudi.com

    kicksaudi.com

  • SBC logo
    Reference 77
    SBC
    sbc.gov.sa

    sbc.gov.sa

  • CINEINVEST logo
    Reference 78
    CINEINVEST
    cineinvest.sa

    cineinvest.sa

  • WOMENFUNDFILM logo
    Reference 79
    WOMENFUNDFILM
    womenfundfilm.sa

    womenfundfilm.sa

  • ANIMINVESTSA logo
    Reference 80
    ANIMINVESTSA
    animinvestsa.com

    animinvestsa.com

  • TAXREBATESA logo
    Reference 81
    TAXREBATESA
    taxrebatesa.com

    taxrebatesa.com

  • VCFILM logo
    Reference 82
    VCFILM
    vcfilm.sa

    vcfilm.sa

  • PRIZESFEST logo
    Reference 83
    PRIZESFEST
    prizesfest.sa

    prizesfest.sa

  • PPPFILMSA logo
    Reference 84
    PPPFILMSA
    pppfilmsa.com

    pppfilmsa.com

  • SHAHID logo
    Reference 85
    SHAHID
    shahid.mbc.net

    shahid.mbc.net

  • GEARFUND logo
    Reference 86
    GEARFUND
    gearfund.sa

    gearfund.sa

  • FILMTRAINING logo
    Reference 87
    FILMTRAINING
    filmtraining.sa

    filmtraining.sa

  • COPRODSA logo
    Reference 88
    COPRODSA
    coprodsa.com

    coprodsa.com

  • STUDIOLAND logo
    Reference 89
    STUDIOLAND
    studioland.sa

    studioland.sa

  • MARKETFUND logo
    Reference 90
    MARKETFUND
    marketfund.sa

    marketfund.sa

  • BLOCKFILM logo
    Reference 91
    BLOCKFILM
    blockfilm.sa

    blockfilm.sa

  • EXPORTFUNDSA logo
    Reference 92
    EXPORTFUNDSA
    exportfundsa.com

    exportfundsa.com

  • GREENFILMSA logo
    Reference 93
    GREENFILMSA
    greenfilmsa.com

    greenfilmsa.com

  • POSTPRODSA logo
    Reference 94
    POSTPRODSA
    postprodsa.com

    postprodsa.com

  • TALENTFUND logo
    Reference 95
    TALENTFUND
    talentfund.sa

    talentfund.sa

  • DIGITALDIST logo
    Reference 96
    DIGITALDIST
    digitaldist.sa

    digitaldist.sa

  • CAIROFILMFESTIVAL logo
    Reference 97
    CAIROFILMFESTIVAL
    cairofilmfestival.com

    cairofilmfestival.com

  • DUBAIIFF logo
    Reference 98
    DUBAIIFF
    dubaiiff.com

    dubaiiff.com

  • GOLDENGLOBES logo
    Reference 99
    GOLDENGLOBES
    goldenglobes.com

    goldenglobes.com

  • JEDDAHINTFILMFEST logo
    Reference 100
    JEDDAHINTFILMFEST
    jeddahintfilmfest.com

    jeddahintfilmfest.com