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Growing Filmmaking Innovation at the King Abdulaziz University Film Festival

 


Launching its one-day inaugural festival, the Communication and Media College at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is a major step toward encouraging creativity and innovation in the field of cinema. The college came up with the idea for the festival, which has the theme "We Dream Through Your Eyes," and it is a useful step toward developing creativity and brilliance in the important field of filmmaking. The college's dean, Ayman Naji Bajnaid, described this event as a component of a larger set of efforts to improve training and educational offerings.

The King Abdulaziz University Film Festival, which is slated for Tuesday, has drawn notice as a noteworthy achievement for the university. Hana Abdullah Ali Al-Nuaim, the acting president of KAU, is anticipated to attend the event, demonstrating the university's dedication to programs that support the goals of the country's Vision 2030. Dean Bajnaid underscores the critical function of the audiovisual production department, emphasizing the outstanding abilities displayed by students in producing an esteemed array of theatrical and documentary films. This initiative shows a dedication to supporting the expansion and variety of Saudi film.

With ten different film screenings, panel discussions led by distinguished committee members, prize presentations for the top films, and an awards ceremony honoring all participants, the festival program promises to be an immersive and interesting experience for attendees. The festival hopes to highlight student talent and contribute to the bright future of these up-and-coming filmmakers by offering a forum for useful criticism and acknowledgment within the greater film community. The King Faisal Conference Center on the university campus will host the event starting at 10 a.m.

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