WATCH: Abu Bakr Shawky Discusses Jury Role at Red Sea Film Festival

Egyptian director Abu Bakr Shawky, known for his award-winning 2023 Saudi-based film ‘Hajjan’, is serving as a jury member for the Narrative Competition at the Red Sea Film Festival.

Speaking to SceneNowSaudi’s Rolling: Red Sea Saudi series, Al Shawky highlighted the festival's unique role in fostering cross-cultural dialogue among filmmakers and introducing global audiences to non-mainstream cinema.