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The Jordan International Film Festival resumed its eleventh edition Sunday after a three-year hiatus, marking a significant return for regional cinema programming. Across the Arab world, major film festivals are adjusting schedules and announcing award submissions as the entertainment landscape continues to evolve.
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The Red Sea Film Festival will eventually convene in 2027, marking a restructuring of the Saudi festival calendar. Regional and international film submissions remain active across academy and festival circuits through the current cycle.