{
  "id": 8921344,
  "title": "Red Sea International Film Festival postpones sixth edition to late 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/red-sea-international-film-festival-postpones-sixth-edition-to-late",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T12:20:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664731/saudi-arabia/red-sea-international-film-festival-postponed-to-fourth-quarter-of-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "JEDDAH — The Red Sea Film Foundation has announced that the sixth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival will be postponed to late 2027. This decision is made in order to ensure the festival is held at the optimal time and under ideal conditions, providing the exceptional experience the festival is renowned for. Despite this postponement, the Foundation assures that its ongoing year-round activities will persist through the Red Sea Fund, Red Sea Labs, and its additional programs and initiatives.\n\nStarting in November 2026, the Foundation will commence year-round programming at Culture Square in Historic Jeddah, keeping its cultural and industry pursuits active prior to the festival's resumption. The Foundation expresses its profound gratitude to filmmakers, partners, guests, and audiences for their unwavering trust and support as they anticipate the Festival's return in 2027.\n\nThe Foundation further informs that additional information, including specifics regarding film submission refunds and accreditation, will be disseminated via the festival's website.",
  "summary": "JEDDAH — The Red Sea Film Foundation has announced the postponement of the sixth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival to the fourth quarter of 2027.The Foundation said the decision reflects its commitment to ensuring the festival is staged “at the right time and under the right conditions” to deliver the experience for which it has become known.Despite the postponement, the…",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Red Sea Film Festival 2026 in December postponed due to 'logistical demands'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/red-sea-film-festival-2026-in-december-postponed-due-to-logistical",
        "published": "2026-09-21T10:40:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Red Sea Film Festival cancels 2026 event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/red-sea-film-festival-cancels-2026-event",
        "published": "2026-09-21T10:42:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}