Category: MIDDLE EAST

News about audiovisual in Middle East region (Egypt, Palestinian Territories, Syria, Libanon)

MENA / BBC Studios and CosmoBlue Media move into the MENA region and Turkey

In a recent press-release, BBC Studios announced a partnership with CosmoBlue Media to “expand its footprint across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Turkey.” This collaboration will take the form of a new general-interest channel in the region and the integration of BBC Player into the Cosmo GO streaming platform. CosmoBlue will also …

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FRANCE / FIPADOC presents its selection of international pitches

One of the professional events organised by FIPADOC, the International Documentary Film Festival, will be International Pitch Sessions, taking place from January 26th to 29th. During four sessions 24 pre-selected projects will be pitched to a panel of over 60 European and international decision-makers, including representatives from France Télévisions, ARTE, RTBF, RTS, SVT, BBC, Al …

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JORDAN / The Roya Media Group’s series in preparation for Ramadan

Roya Media Group

Roya Media Group has announced three of its series which will air on Roya TV during Ramadan. The highly anticipated comedy series Watan A’Water returns for a new season. Originally broadcast on Palestinian television about fifteen years ago, it continues today with its leading actor Imad Farajin. The sketches in this series “reflect the pulse …

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TUNISIA / Winners of the 36th Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage

The 36th Carthage Film Festival took place in Tunis from December 13th to 20th. The jury announced the winners at the closing ceremony. They gave the Tanit d’Or to Egyptian director Abu Bakr Shawky for The Stories. Inspired by his parents’ lives, the film is about the relationship between an Egyptian pianist and an Austrian …

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TURKEY / TRT Opens Applications for 12 Punto 2026

TRT has officially opened applications for 12 Punto 2026, Türkiye’s largest script development and co-production platform, to be held for the eighth time this year. Applications will be accepted from January 12 to February 12, 2026. Designed to support strong and original film scripts, foster international success, and connect emerging talents with experienced filmmakers, 12 …

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JORDAN / The Jordanian Film Fund presents the chosen projects for its Tenth Cycle

In a recent statement the Royal Film Commission Jordan announced which projects will receive support from the Jordan Film Fund. An independent jury from the Arab world reviewed the shortlist of 37 film projects in various categories. “This year’s selection included a wide variety of projects covering different genres and themes, representing stories from all …

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PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES / The 1st Gaza International Festival for Women’s Cinema

Despite the devastation and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the first Gaza International Festival for Women’s Cinema was held in Deir Al-Balah from October 26th to 31st. The organisers wanted to “highlight the cinematic narratives experienced by women” in the Gaza Strip. During the opening ceremony, the Palestinian Authority’s Minister of Culture declared in a video …

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