Red Sea Film Foundation Names Faisal Baltyour as CEO

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The Red Sea Film Foundation has named Faisal Baltyour as its new CEO.

Mohammed Asseri, a renowned Saudi film producer and industry trailblazer, will assume his new position officially starting June 1, taking over from Mohammed Al Turki who moved into an advisory role with the organizer of the annual Red Sea Film Festival. Previously, Asseri had served as interim head during this transition period.

Mohammed Asseri, a well-known Saudi film producer and pioneer in the industry, will officially take over from Mohammed Al Turki starting June 1, as Al Turki shifted to an advisory position with the organizer of the annual Red Sea Film Festival. During this transition phase, Asseri had been acting as interim head.

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Starting June 1, Mohammed Asseri – a respected Saudi film producer and industry leader – will officially step into his new role, succeeding Mohammed Al Turki who assumed an advisory position with the organizer of the annual Red Sea Film Festival. Earlier, Asseri had temporarily served as interim head during this period of transition.

I feel incredibly privileged to take over as CEO at the Red Sea Film Foundation, a pioneering organization playing a key role in Saudi Arabia’s cultural and cinematic transformation. In an impressively brief span, the Foundation has established itself on the international festival circuit, and we are determined to build upon this achievement,” Baltyour expressed about his new position in a statement.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve worn many hats in the realm of cinematography: I was the pioneering leader of Ithra Cinema and CEO of the Saudi Film Council, setting foot on uncharted territory. I’m also the founder and operator of CineWaves Films, our nation’s distributor, and currently hold the position of CEO at Muvi Studios. Recently, I had the privilege of opening Riyadh’s first arthouse cinema, Cinehouse. My film executive producer credits include “The Perfect Candidate,” which graced the screens at the Venice International Film Festival, and the Saudi box office sensation, “Sattar.

Jomana Al-Rashid, head of the Red Sea Film Foundation, expressed her pleasure in a statement about Faisal’s new position. “We are thrilled to have Faisal join us on this transformative journey today,” she stated. “His innovative leadership and consistent dedication towards nurturing emerging talent will not only boost artistic quality but also foster the long-term development of our industry.

For five years now, the Red Sea International Film Festival has displayed over 520 movies from 85 different nations and an additional 130 films produced within Saudi Arabia. The forthcoming event will take place from December 4th to the 13th in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia’s historic district of Al Balad.

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2025-05-13 09:25