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\nJEDDAH: Dec. 8 marked the closing ceremony of Red Sea International Film Festival round two, which celebrated storytellers and participants in the festival competitions who stepped out of their comfort zone to share their stories with the world.<\/p>\n
\nSpanish actor Antonio Banderas, supermodel Naomi Campbell, Indian actor Hrithik Roshan, DJ Khaled, former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, and Hong Kong actor and filmmaker Jackie Chan were among famous faces to appear on the red carpet.<\/p>\n
\nChan, who is known for his acrobatic fighting style, said that the ceremony night coincided with his 60th year in the film industry.<\/p>\n\n\nJumana Al-Rashed CEO of SRMG<\/strong> left, Antonio Banderas<\/strong> the Spanish legend middle, and, Mohammed Al-Turki<\/strong> CEO of the Red Sea International Film Festival<\/strong> during the festival’s closing ceremony. (AN photo by Huda Bashatah)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n\u201cI want to thank the RSIFF for this \u2014 it is where I can see so many good friends and new friends. Also, this year marks my 60 years in the film business, and I want to share this to the friends around the world,\u201d he said.\u00a0 Winner of the young rising star award was Jeddah-born Saudi actress Sarah Taibah, 33.<\/p>\n
\nTaibah said: \u201cI didn’t know that I would be nominated, thank you Red Sea Film Festival. I feel amazing and grateful for being honored in my country and city.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\nA Saudi film wins the Red Sea International Film Festival’s second round. (AN photo by Huda Bashatah)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\nSaudi-Kuwaiti production \u201cHow I Got There,\u201d an action drama by Zeyad Al-Husaini, won the Film AlUla audience award for best Saudi film.<\/p>\n
\nHamza Jamjoom, a Saudi filmmaker and producer of the winning film, accepted the award on behalf of Al-Husaini.<\/p>\n
\nFilm AlUla audience award for best film went to a Singapore-South Korean production \u201cAjoomma,\u201d directed by He Shuming.<\/p>\n\n\nThe ceremony concluded with a live performance by Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram. (AN photo by Huda Bashatah)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\nMeanwhile, Red Sea Virtual Reality features a selection of the latest leading VR storytelling and art projects from award-winning international artists and directors.<\/p>\n
\nThe strand was adjudicated by London-based Egyptian documentary filmmaker May Abdalla, Bangladeshi artist Naima Karim and Tribeca Film Festivals Immersive Curator Ana Brzezinska<\/p>\n
\nBrzezinska said: \u201cIt has been a real honor to be here at the Red Sea Film Festival to judge the virtual reality election. It is a really amazing moment for this medium with an explosive approach to creative ideas. From the sprint of many projects, it was a real challenge to pick just two.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe Silver Yusr for Red Sea virtual reality went to \u201cEurydice\u201d by Celine Daemen, while the winner of the Gold Yusr for Red Sea Virtual Reality was \u201cFrom the Main Square,\u201d a German film by Pedro Harres.<\/p>\n
\nThe Red Sea short competition was judged by filmmaker Joana Hadjithomas, Saudi writer and director Shahad Ameen, and Nigerian actor Ozzy Agu.<\/p>\n
\nThe jury gave two awards to the Mongolian and French drama \u201cSnow in September\u201d by Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir.<\/p>\n
\nThe Silver Yusr for short film went to \u201cWill My Parents Come to See Me,\u201d by Somalian director Muhamed Bashiir Harawe. The Golden Yusr for Short Film went to \u201cOn My Father\u2019s Grave,\u201d a Moroccan and French film by Jawahine Zentar.<\/p>\n
\nThe Red Sea competition was headed by Oliver Stone, president of this year’s jury.<\/p>\n
\nThe Silver Yusr for best cinematic achievement went to \u201cHanging Gardens,\u201d a production of Iraq, Palestine, Egypt, the UK, and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
\nThe Silver Yusr award for best actor went to Adam Bessa. The Silver Yusr for best actress went to Adila Bendimarad.<\/p>\n
\nThe best screen award was won by \u201c Childless Village,\u201d by Reza Jamali from Iran.<\/p>\n
\nThe Res Sea competition jury prize went to \u201cWithin Sand,\u201d a Saudi feature film telling the story of a young man making his way through the desert with the help of a wolf.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe film is based on actual events that happened in Saudi in early 1900. There is a responsivity to reflect the Saudi culture in the most appropriate way,\u201d director\u00a0 Mohammed Alatawi told Arab News.<\/p>\n
\nThe Silver Yusr award for best director went to Lotfy Nathan for his film \u201cHarka.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe Golden Yusr for the best feature film went to \u201cHanging Gardens,\u201d by Ahmed Yassin Al-Daradji.<\/p>\n
\nThe festival\u2019s third edition will be held next year in Saudi Arabia. The ceremony concluded with a live performance by Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram.<\/p>\n
\nThough RSIFF festivities and sessions have come to an end, visitors can still enjoy their weekend watching movies from the festival and meeting red-carpet stars.<\/p>\n
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