The Saudi Film Confex opened on Sunday at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Center

The Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Centre, on Sunday, hosted the Saudi Film Confex's opening ceremony. The Saudi Film Commission is hosting the four-day event, which attracts professionals, executives, and investors from all over the world and aims to promote the social, cultural, and commercial worth of film.

During a panel discussion titled "Film as a Catalyst for National Economic Growth: Aspects and Features," the participants looked at methods to increase the film industry's impact on other economic sectors including tourism, entertainment, technology, and innovation.

According to Creative Wealth Media creator Jason Cloth, the movie business saw huge changes during the COVID-19 epidemic as more and more individuals started using streaming services. It could be challenging to distribute certain expensive pictures if box office results don't improve, he added. On the panel was Tariq Bin Ammar, a Tunisian-French film producer and the head of Quinta Communications.