ACC witnesses a busy year full of activities and achievements

The Arab Cinema Center (ACC) saw a lot of activity in 2022, continuing its efforts to support and promote Arab cinema by offering a professional window for connection with the global film industry.

In 2022, the ACC took part in a variety of regional and international cinema forums, including:

•      International Film Festival Rotterdam – Netherlands
•      Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) – Germany
•      Beirut Cinema Platform – Lebanon
•      Malmo Arab Film Festival – Sweden
•      Cannes Film Festival- France
•      Venice Film Festival – Italy
•      Toronto International Film Festival – Canada
•      Sharjah International Film Festival – UAE
•      Carthage Film Festival – Tunis
•      Marrakech International Film Festival – Morocco
•      Cairo International Film Festival – Egypt
•      Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) – Saudi Arabia

Also, in collaboration with European Film Promotion, the ACC engaged in acquaintance and communication sessions between Arab and European producers during the Cannes Film Festival, where the ACC published the 16th issue of the Arab Cinema Magazine.

The magazine was revealed during the launch of the 75 Years of Palestinian Cinema campaign, which sheds light on the most important Palestinian films and their makers, as well as the list of the 101 most influential Arabs.

Additionally, the ACC co-sponsored the Venice Production Bridge event at the Venice International Film Festival. The event served as a platform that brings together film industry experts and professionals from across the world for screenings, talks, and workshops.

The main partners of the Arab Cinema Center:

•      NEOM (Saudi Arabia) | Film industry partner
•      FESTIVAL SCOPE platform | Cinema digital presentations partner
•      The Hollywood Reporter (US) | Media Partner
•      The Film Verdict website (US) | Film reviews partner