Shorts Weekend: International Films
Discover the best international short films about the environment in this exclusive screening! From mesmerizing undersea dystopias to gripping adventures across foggy landscapes, these visionary stories offer fresh takes on the natural world.
Circle (7 min, Korea)
(Movie Language: Silent)
In a pencil-drawn animation, a simple circle drawn by a girl becomes a space where strangers connect, exploring personal and collective experiences.
Les Animaux Vont Mieux (25 min, France)
(Movie Language: Silent with some English text)
A group of animals living separately from humans ritualize and scheme revenge in this hyper-realistic animation.
PLSTC (2 min, France)
(Movie Language: Silent)
Dive into a dystopian underwater world where AI-crafted visuals reveal the devastating impact of plastic pollution.
Wild Summon (14 min, United Kingdom)
(Movie Language: English)
Follow the dramatic life of wild salmon, presented as humans in this fantasy film narrated by Marianne Faithfull.
Terra Matter (10 min, Switzerland/Rwanda)
(Movie Language: English and Swahili)
This film explores the pervasive impact of technology and waste, questioning our capacity for healing in a polluted world.
Bye Bye Turtle (24 min, Turkey)
(Movie Language: Turkish)
In the Black Sea plateaus, a grieving girl and a returnee carrying mysterious baggage find solace together in their foggy solitude.
The screening will be preceded by the workshop Intro To Writing Your First Short Film for those interested in making films - to register click here
Presented By
The Red Sea Film Foundation
The Red Sea Film Foundation is an independent, non-profit entity based in the heart of old Jeddah. Their myriad programs, workshops, and funding arms are the bedrock of Saudi's blossoming film industry. At the heart of its mission is the Red Sea International Film Festival. Held annually in Jeddah, it brings together the best of regional and international cinema through its diverse programming and boundary-pushing themes. Beyond the festival, the foundation bolsters film education through labs, events, screenings, and workshops, and supports up-and-coming filmmakers with grants and a marketplace to seed the growth of the Saudi film industry at every level.
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