The Saudi Media Forum has announced the launch of the ‘Media Bridges’ initiative, which aims to connect leaders of major global media production companies with Saudi talent and emerging companies.
Furthermore, the initiative intends to build stronger relationships between media professionals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and their counterparts worldwide, fostering dialogue, exchanging best practices, and exploring new trends in the media industry.
The initiative falls within the Kingdom’s efforts to bolster the media and cinema industries, which are part of a wider endeavor to support local production and make it globally competitive, in line with the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030.
Through the Media Bridges initiative, the Saudi Media Forum seeks to position Saudi Arabia as a key player in global media conversations, promoting both regional and international collaboration in shaping the future of media.
According to the statement, the initiative attracted high-level participation from executives of major media production companies that have a significant impact on impact in the entertainment and digital content sectors, including Shondaland TV Company, represented by head of production Tom Verica; Sony Pictures Entertainment, represented by vice president Marius Rocholl; Netflix, represented by vice president of content for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa Larry Tanz; Starz, represented by vice president of original programming Karen Bailey; and Apple Music, represented by editor-in-chief of content for the Middle East and North Africa Samer Doumet.
The Saudi Media Forum is a prominent platform dedicated to advancing the media landscape in Saudi Arabia and fostering international collaboration among media professionals. It serves as an annual gathering for media experts, journalists, and industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the media world.
