The Red Sea Film Foundation is excited to showcase **nine supported films** across **six categories** at the **75th Berlin International Film Festival**, scheduled from **February 13 to 23, 2025**. This participation highlights the foundation’s commitment to elevating **Arab, African, and Asian cinema** on a global stage.

Among the standout films, Yunan, which is supported by both the **Red Sea Fund** and the **Red Sea Souk**, will compete in the festival’s **Competition section** for the prestigious **Golden and Silver Bear awards**, alongside 20 other films. Additionally, The Settlement and The Sun Sees Everything, both backed by the Red Sea Fund and **Red Sea Lodge**, will be featured in the **Perspectives section** for emerging filmmakers and the **Berlinale Co-Production Market**, respectively.

Furthermore, six additional films funded by the Red Sea Fund will also be showcased at the festival. The Heart is a Muscle and Yalla Parkour will be screened in the **Panorama section**, while The Tale of Daye’s Family and Têtes Brûlées will be part of the **Generation 14plus strand**. Ancestral Visions of the Future will be included in the **Berlinale Speciale section**, and Holiday will be presented in the **Berlinale Co-Production Market**.

In addition to film screenings, the Red Sea Film Foundation will engage in the **Saudi Pavilion at the European Film Market (EFM)**, participating in industry discussions and networking opportunities aimed at further bolstering the region’s burgeoning film industry.

Reflecting on this participation, **Shivani Pandya Malhotra**, Managing Director of the Red Sea International Film Festival, stated: “The exciting new wave of **Arab and African cinema** is drawing greater attention to narratives that resonate with a deeply rooted humanity, both local and globally relatable. Our Red Sea-supported films at this year’s festival exemplify a diverse, independent, and bold talent pool that mirrors the spirit of the Berlinale itself. Through our **Souk** and **Lodge programs**, along with our Fund, we are honored to support projects that highlight both established and emerging talent from **Saudi Arabia**, the **Arab world**, **Asia**, and **Africa**.”

**Emad Eskander**, Director of the Red Sea Fund, added: “As we continue to champion **Arab and African storytelling**, we are also enhancing our commitment to **Asian cinema**. The Red Sea Fund is dedicated to empowering diverse voices and introducing fresh perspectives to the global film industry. Our presence at Berlinale reflects our ambition to support bold and original storytelling, ensuring that filmmakers from the **Arab world**, **Africa**, and **Asia** receive the resources and visibility they deserve.”

Since 2021, the Red Sea Fund has provided funding for over **280 projects** from the **Arab**, **Asian**, and **African** film sectors. The fund operates through four cycles, covering projects in **development**, **production**, and **post-production**. The **Red Sea Souk** serves as the international film market running alongside the **Red Sea International Film Festival**, offering comprehensive industry programs and acting as a platform for connection and networking. The **Lodge** is the Foundation’s training initiative that helps emerging **Saudi**, **Arab**, **Asian**, and **African filmmakers** transform their ideas into reality through creative mentorship, development, and advanced industry opportunities.