The British magazine Screen International has released its sixth edition of the world’s rising stars of acting and directing from Arab countries, which this year includes five rising stars from the Middle East and North Africa.
Dubbed ‘Arab Stars of To Kill’, the edition highlights emerging actors, writers and directors who are ready to make their mark in the international industry.
This year’s selection was made jointly by Screen International and journalist and festival programmer Kaleem Aftab.
This is the sixth edition of Screen International, and this year’s selection includes Saudi writer and director Mohammad Al-Salman, Moroccan writer and director Sofia Alavi, Lebanese writer and director Dania Badir, Tunisian actor Adam Bissa and Lebanese actor Ziad Jalad. are
The launch of the sixth edition of the list is organized for the first time in collaboration with the Red Sea International Film Festival. The third annual Red Sea International Film Festival is being held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which will continue until December 15.
The Red Sea International Film Festival was launched in 2019 from Jeddah. New artists are also encouraged in this festival.
Al-Salman said on this occasion, ‘This is a very interesting period. Many of my colleagues are making their first feature films so I am expecting a new record in the number of films made in Saudi Arabia. I have never seen anything like this here before.’
The Saudi director also expressed hope that ‘we are going to see a lot of stories that have never been told before and because of the diversity and culture in the region, there will be different ways of telling stories.’
Lebanese writer and director Dania Badir’s film ‘Warsha’ won the ‘International Fiction’ award at the beginning of this year (Daniya Badir).
Lebanese writer and director Daniya Badir’s short film ‘Warsha’ won the ‘International Fiction’ award at the beginning of this year, she said, ‘My first feature film will be called ‘Pigeon Wars’. And it’s about a young student in Beirut who discovers the underground world of pigeon fights.’
Badir said that the first draft of the film’s script was completed in October.
In this handout photo released by the Ray Sea Film Festival, Adalar Ziad Jalad can be seen posing with the other actors of his film on December 5, 2022 (AFP)
Paris-based Tunisian actor Bessa won the best performance award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for his role in the drama film ‘Hurrah’. Bessa says he has reprized the role of soldier Yaz Kahn in Netflix’s Chris Hemsworth-starrer Extraction sequel. “I am very proud of this film,” he said.
Lebanese actor Jalad is also an award-winning actor. He says he likes comedies and dramas, and likes characters that move him.
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“I’m not really worried about what’s going to happen next,” Jalad said. The right opportunity will come at the right time.’
Moroccan writer-director Sofia Alavi has also received an award at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival for her short film. Alavi could not attend the Red Sea Festival.
Mohammed Al Tarki, CEO of the Red Sea International Film Festival, said of ‘Arab Stars of Tomorrow’, ‘These young stars speak with an effective voice for our region, the future hopes of their generation and ours. It represents a wave of creativity in the Arab film industry.’
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Introducing the Arab Stars of Tomorrow: Rising Talents in the Middle East and North Africa
The British magazine Screen International has recently released its sixth edition of the Arab Stars of Tomorrow, a prestigious list of emerging actors, writers, and directors from the Middle East and North Africa who are making waves in the international film industry. This year’s selection includes five talented individuals from Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Lebanon, and Tunisia, who are set to make their mark on the global stage.
The Selection Process
This year’s selection was made jointly by Screen International and journalist and festival programmer Kaleem Aftab. The list features Saudi writer and director Mohammad Al-Salman, Moroccan writer and director Sofia Alavi, Lebanese writer and director Dania Badir, Tunisian actor Adam Bessa, and Lebanese actor Ziad Jalad.
Arab Stars of Tomorrow
Mohammad Al-Salman, a Saudi writer and director, is one of the rising stars in the Arab film industry. He expressed his excitement about the current state of filmmaking in Saudi Arabia, saying, “This is a very interesting period. Many of my colleagues are making their first feature films, so I am expecting a new record in the number of films made in Saudi Arabia. I have never seen anything like this here before.” [[3]]
Dania Badir, a Lebanese writer and director, has already made a name for herself with her award-winning short film “Warsha”. Her film won the ‘International Fiction’ award at the beginning of this year, and she is now working on her first feature film, “Pigeon Wars”, which tells the story of a young student in Beirut who discovers the underground world of pigeon fights. [[3]]
Adam Bessa, a Tunisian actor based in Paris, has won the best performance award at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in the drama film “Hurrah”. He has also reprised his role as soldier Yaz Kahn in Netflix’s Chris Hemsworth-starrer Extraction sequel. [[3]]
Ziad Jalad, a Lebanese actor, is known for his versatility in both comedies and dramas. He has said, ”I’m not really worried about what’s going to happen next. The right opportunity will come at the right time.” [[3]]
Sofia Alavi, a Moroccan writer and director, has received an award at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival for her short film. Unfortunately, she could not attend the Red Sea Festival this year. [[3]]
The Red Sea International Film Festival
The launch of the sixth edition of the Arab Stars of Tomorrow list is organized in collaboration with the Red Sea International Film Festival, which is being held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, until December 15. The festival, which was launched in 2019, aims to promote new talent and provide a platform for emerging filmmakers from the Middle East and North Africa.
Mohammed Al Tarki on Arab Stars of Tomorrow
Mohammed Al Tarki, CEO of the Red Sea International Film Festival, praised the Arab Stars of Tomorrow, saying, “These young stars speak with an effective voice for our region, the future hopes…”. [[3]]
Conclusion
The Arab Stars of Tomorrow list is a testament to the growing talent in the Middle East and North Africa. These emerging actors, writers, and directors are set to make a significant impact on the global film industry, and their voices will undoubtedly resonate with audiences around the world.
Additional Resources
Arab Stars of Tomorrow and virtual reality among new initiatives at the festival [[1]]
Screen’s 2023 Arab Stars of Tomorrow to be revealed at the Red Sea International Film Festival [[2]]
* Introducing Screen International’s 2023 Arab Stars of Tomorrow [[3]]
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Arab Stars of Tomorrow: Screen International’s Sixth Edition Highlights Emerging Talent
The world of cinema is abuzz with excitement as Screen International releases its sixth edition of the world’s rising stars of acting and directing from Arab countries. Dubbed ‘Arab Stars of Tomorrow’, this edition showcases five talented individuals from the Middle East and North Africa who are ready to make their mark in the international film industry.
The Rising Stars
This year’s selection includes Saudi writer and director Mohammad Al-Salman, Moroccan writer and director Sofia Alavi, Lebanese writer and director Dania Badir, Tunisian actor Adam Bissa, and Lebanese actor Ziad Jalad. These emerging talents have already made a name for themselves in their respective countries and are now poised to take the global stage by storm.
A New Era of Storytelling
Saudi director Mohammad Al-Salman expressed his enthusiasm about the current state of the film industry in Saudi Arabia. “This is a very interesting period. Many of my colleagues are making their first feature films, so I am expecting a new record in the number of films made in Saudi Arabia. I have never seen anything like this here before,” he said. Al-Salman also hopes to see a diverse range of stories told in unique ways, thanks to the region’s rich cultural heritage.
Talent from the Region
Lebanese writer and director Dania Badir’s short film ‘Warsha’ won the ‘International Fiction’ award at the beginning of this year. Her feature film debut, ‘Pigeon Wars’, tells the story of a young student in Beirut who discovers the underground world of pigeon fights. Badir completed the first draft of the script in October and is eager to share her unique perspective with the world.
Tunisian actor Adam Bissa won the best performance award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for his role in the drama film ‘Hurrah’. He has also reprised the role of soldier Yaz Kahn in Netflix’s Chris Hemsworth-starrer Extraction sequel. Lebanese actor Ziad Jalad is also an award-winning actor, known for his work in comedies and dramas. He believes that the right opportunity will come at the right time.
A Platform for New Talent
The launch of Screen International’s sixth edition is organized in collaboration with the Red Sea International Film Festival, which aims to promote new talent in the region. The festival, launched in 2019, encourages emerging artists to showcase their work and provides a platform for them to connect with industry professionals.
Arab Celebrities Making Waves
Arab celebrities have been making waves in the global entertainment industry for some time now. According to Forbes Middle East, some of the top Arab celebrities include Amr Diab, Nancy Ajram, and Elissa [[2]]. These stars have inspired a new generation of actors, writers, and directors to pursue their dreams in the film industry.
The Arabic Star Symbol
Interestingly, the term “Arabic star” also refers to a punctuation mark added to Unicode 1.1 to avoid confusion with the six-lobed Star of David [[1]]. This symbol is a testament to the region’s rich cultural heritage and its contributions to the world of language and literature.
As the world of cinema continues to evolve, it’s exciting to see the emergence of new talent from the Middle East and North Africa. Screen International’s sixth edition of ‘Arab Stars of Tomorrow’ is a celebration of this talent and a testament to the region’s growing influence in the global film industry.
