Dhahran Shines Bright on the Final Night of the 10th Saudi Film Festival
The red carpet was rolled out on the final night of the eight-day 10th Saudi Film Festival on Thursday with awards handed out for best production, music, and acting.
A Night of Glamour and Recognition at King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture
The event, held at King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, or Ithra, had included masterclasses, workshops, book signings, and networking opportunities.
The closing ceremony was a glamorous event, as presenters handed out the Golden Palm awards on stage. Of the 76 films that were screened, 53 titles competed for 36 awards.
Acclaimed Films Take Home Top Honors
The acclaimed 2024 wildlife documentary “Horizon” won in its category. It was produced by the Konoz Initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Media’s Center for Government Communication and the National Center for Wildlife.
Ithra’s own award-winning “Hajjan,” about a young camel rider, won for best music, best actor for the young star Omar Alatawi, and best actress for Tulin Essam. The film also won the Jury Golden Palm.
Documentaries Shine Bright at the Saudi Film Festival
One of the big winners on the night was the documentary shown at the opening ceremony of the festival on May 2, “Underground,” about the music scene in Saudi Arabia.
The list of winners and the recorded stream are available on the Ithra website.