Big Film Conference Arrives in Riyadh
A major Film Criticism Conference just started in Riyadh. It brings together critics, academics and filmmakers from Saudi Arabia and around the world. This year’s focus is on how location and place shape cinema and storytelling.
What is the Conference About
The conference explores how location matters in filmmaking. Where a movie is filmed tells its own story. The streets of Riyadh, mountains of Aseer, and beaches of Al-Qatif are not just backgrounds. They are part of the story itself.
The three-day program includes dialogue sessions, presentations, masterclasses and film screenings. Over 30 international speakers and film experts will explore how place reflects cultural identity, memory, and social change.
Films tell us about ourselves and our culture. When filmmakers use real Saudi locations in their stories, they create a record of who we are. The discussions at this conference help us understand our own stories and celebrate Saudi creativity on a bigger stage.
Let Me Know What You Think
Do you love films and storytelling. Share your thoughts in the comments. What is your favorite Saudi film?
