Red Sea Souk Project Market 2025 Now Open for Submissions: A Golden Gateway for Emerging Filmmakers from the Arab World, Africa, and Asia

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – [Date] – The Red Sea Souk Project Market has officially opened submissions for its highly anticipated 2025 edition, offering a significant platform for emerging filmmakers from Saudi Arabia, the wider Arab region, Africa, and Asia to connect with global industry leaders. As reported by film strategist Elinor Teele, this prestigious marketplace will run from December 6 to 10, 2025, during the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival, set against the historic backdrop of Al-Balad, Jeddah, from December 4 to 13, 2025.

Filmmakers can now submit their work under two categories:

• Projects-in-Development or Production – Deadline: June 20, 2025

• Works-in-Progress – Deadline: July 29, 2025

The Red Sea Souk serves as a catalyst for international co-production, mentorship, and market-ready exposure, providing direct access to distributors, sales agents, producers, and festival programmers.

Source | Elinor Teele:

Highlights from the Red Sea Souk Project Market 2025:

• The Project Market will feature 12 hand-picked projects spanning fiction, animation, and creative documentaries, all helmed by directors of Arab, African, or Asian nationality or origin. Selected filmmakers will receive one-on-one mentorship, present live pitches, and participate in curated meetings with potential collaborators. These works will be showcased alongside 12 in-development projects from the Red Sea Lodge.

• The Works-in-Progress section will screen 8 feature films currently in post-production exclusively to accredited professionals. Participating director-producer teams will benefit from editorial feedback, targeted market insight, and visibility within the global distribution ecosystem.

Celebrities who have previously visited Red Sea Souk 

This opportunity underscores the Red Sea Festival’s ongoing mission to elevate stories and talent from underrepresented global regions into the international spotlight.

Apply now and be part of shaping the cinematic voices of tomorrow. For more details and submissions, visit: https://www.redseafilmfest.comOriginal report by Elinor Teele via LinkedIn

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