Director Dr. Omar Al-Jasser—an ambassador and member of the United Nations organization for training and media—participates in the opening of the Suez Film Festival.
Saudi director Dr. Omar Al-Jasser, Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Artists, attended the opening ceremony of the third edition of the Very Short Film Festival (VS-FILM). The event took place on the evening of Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Suez University theater in the Arab Republic of Egypt. It was attended by the Governor of Suez, Major General Hany Rashad; the President of the University, Dr. Ashraf Hanigel; and a distinguished group of Arab film stars and cinema professionals..
The opening ceremony featured the participation of Dr. Omar Al-Jasser in the festival’s official program. On behalf of the festival’s CEO, Ziad Basmeer—who was unable to attend due to health reasons—Dr. Al-Jasser delivered a speech highlighting the festival’s significance in supporting young talent and providing youth with opportunities to learn filmmaking and develop their creative skills.
The address underscored the importance of expanding the festival’s activities to include artistic workshops and student graduation projects, contributing to the development of a new generation of producers and filmmakers, while also fostering collaboration with educational and cultural institutions.
The ceremony was attended by a number of artists and media figures, including Hany Ramzy, Ahmed Bedier, Wafaa Amer, Manal Salama, presenter Poussy Shalaby, producer Atef Abdel Hamid, director Faisal Zayat, and media personality Fahd bin Affi. The event brought together an elite group of creative professionals and individuals with a keen interest in the film industry.
The festival’s activities will continue until November 1st, with the participation of 29 Arab and international countries, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The program features three film competitions, alongside film screenings, seminars, and specialized workshops on filmmaking.
Dr. Omar Al-Jasser’s participation in this cinematic event is a continuation of his artistic career as a Saudi director, writer, and artist. It reflects the growing stature of Saudi artists within Arab and international artistic and cultural circles, and highlights the competence and creative talent that have enabled them to participate in various film festivals and industry forums..
This participation also embodies the evolution currently taking place within the art and film scene in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—a development fostered by the support and attention aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. This vision has opened broader horizons for Saudi creatives to showcase their talents, exchange expertise with their international peers, and strengthen the presence of Saudi art as a cultural and creative force. It reflects the Kingdom’s identity and the richness of its civilizational heritage, while solidifying its position on the regional and global map of art and cinema..
