Riyadh-The Saudi Film Commission lunched today the third edition of the Saudi Film Confex, held under the theme “Transforming the Scene.” inaugurated by Mr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Qahtani, CEO of the Saudi Film Commission
The event brought together a distinguished group of filmmakers, cinema industry experts, and creators from the Kingdom and around the world.
Confex serves as a comprehensive platform uniting key pillars and stakeholders of the film industry. It provides a space where creative visions and industry ambitions converge from both local and international participants.
In his opening remarks delivered on behalf of the Minister of Culture, Al-Qahtani Sayed that Confex represents a vital milestone in the journey of developing the film industry in the Kingdom. It serves as a hub for creatives, investors, and decision-makers to foster a promising cinematic future, advancing from laying foundational frameworks to establishing sustainable growth.
He emphasized that Saudi Arabia is making confident strides toward becoming a regional and global hub for film production. The Kingdom continues to attract international partnerships, nurture national talent, and strengthen its presence in both cultural and economic global spheres. Cinema, he noted, is a powerful tool that expresses identity, preserves stories, builds cultural bridges, and supports the growth of a thriving creative economy. And highlighted that the current momentum in Saudi Arabia’s film industry is a direct outcome of Saudi Vision 2030 and its objectives. He noted that collaboration between Saudi talents and local and international partners is paving the way for a future in which the Kingdom stands as a global destination for creativity and cinematic production.
The Saudi Film Commission aims through Confex to empower local filmmakers and production companies, attract investment, and enhance both regional and international partnerships. The event also provides a platform for knowledge exchange among industry professionals and highlights the Kingdom’s position as a regional film hub.
The 2025 edition features an international conference with over 50 panel discussions and workshops covering content development and industry structuring. More than 60 speakers from 35 countries are taking part.
In parallel, a large-scale exhibition brings together over 130 local, regional, and international entities, including production companies, studios, and providers of cinematic equipment and technology, reflecting the rapid growth of the film sector in Saudi Arabia.
