Vertical Film Festival

History

Origins

The Vertical Film Festival began as a small gathering of filmmakers passionate about vertical storytelling.

Our first event sparked a new wave of creative expression.

Growth

Festival Launch

Downtown

Spring 2018

Our first event sparked a new wave of creative expression.

Expansion

City Hall

Fall 2021

We expanded to include workshops and filmmaker panels, enriching the festival experience.

Our Story

Born from a passion for vertical storytelling, our festival celebrates films made for the phone screen.

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A vertical garden indoors featuring cascading waterfalls down a lush green wall, surrounded by a large glass-domed structure. Various plant species cover the wall, with visible walkways and metal frameworks embedded within the foliage.
A large sign with bold writing in both Arabic and English letters. The words 'RED SEA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL' are prominently displayed on a light-colored wall with a clear blue sky in the background and metal structural elements at the top.

Moments Captured

Snapshots from past festivals, where stories came alive vertically.

A vertical pole is covered with various stickers and posters, including promotional images and text in different languages. The background wall is of a reddish-brown color.
Vertical green bars dominate the foreground with a vine intertwined around them. In the background, out of focus, are tall buildings against a setting sun, creating a silhouette effect.
Vertical green bars dominate the foreground with a vine intertwined around them. In the background, out of focus, are tall buildings against a setting sun, creating a silhouette effect.