Jeddah’s Culture Square Transforms into Global Cinema Hub as Red Sea Film Festival Begins

   Jeddah, December 4, 2025, SPA -- With the countdown underway for the fifth annual Red Sea International Film Festival, Jeddah — particularly its historic district — is preparing to welcome artists, innovators, and audiences from around the world tomorrow.  Culture Square is set to host a new chapter of celebration for the seventh art, offering a cinematic experience that gathers passionate eyes and lovers of creativity under the theme “In Love with Cinema.”
   At the heart of Al-Balad, the UNESCO World Heritage–listed city, Culture Square — overlooking Al-Arbaeen Lake and blending Hijazi Jeddah’s heritage with a modern cultural setting — will turn into an expansive cinematic arena opening its windows to the world for 10 days, from December 4 to 13.
   This year’s edition will showcase more than 110 films from around the globe, featuring world premieres, promising Saudi productions, restored classics, competitions for feature and short films, as well as specialized panels and discussions hosting some of cinema’s most prominent figures.
   The Red Sea International Film Festival continues to cement its role in supporting young talent through workshops and professional programs designed to develop the skills of the next generation of filmmakers.  In its fifth edition, the festival presents a rich visual and cultural momentum that reflects five years of passion, imagery, and sound, bringing cinema enthusiasts together in a creative space that celebrates the seventh art and inspires innovation.
   -- SPA