JEDDAH, 28 September: King Abdulaziz University has announced the launch of the second Student Film Festival, from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5 at King Faisal Hall for Conferences.
The festival aims to foster student creativity in filmmaking, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s leadership in the industry.
Ayman Naji Bajunaid, dean of the College of Communication and Media, said that the upgraded festival was designed to establish a cultural and artistic platform that nurtured talent from Saudi universities, strengthened interaction and collaboration among students, and built bridges between academic filmmakers and producers. This initiative would also contribute to highlighting and deepening Saudi cultural identity.
Bajunaid said that the festival’s objectives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the strategic goals of the Saudi Film Commission, by developing students’ skills in filmmaking and fostering connections between filmmakers and producers. The festival also aims to encourage academic and cultural engagement.
He said that while the previous festival was limited to King Abdulaziz University students, this year’s expanded version invited participation from students across Saudi universities.
The expansion is part of the festival’s broader goal of attracting and motivating talented students, creating a dynamic and competitive learning environment that inspires creativity.
