Broadcast Media Africa has learnt that MBC Studios and Telfaz11 Studios have partnered to co-develop and co-produce multiple projects that celebrate Saudi storytelling. This collaboration unites Telfaz11 Studios’ creative storytelling capabilities and box office success with MBC Studios’ strong regional reach and advanced production capabilities.
The partnership includes several diverse projects highlighting the shared mission of both companies to create meaningful content that captures the richness of Saudi culture and resonates with audiences across the region. It aims to nurture Saudi talent, drive creativity, and contribute to the growth of the region’s film and television industries.
MBC Studios brings decades of expertise and an extensive regional footprint to the partnership, providing the resources and platforms to amplify Saudi stories across the Arab world and beyond. This collaboration leverages MBC Studios’ ability to connect audiences to high-quality content while strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a leader in the entertainment landscape.
Telfaz11 Studios, with its global success and box office records, has been instrumental in shaping Saudi cinema. The action-comedy Sattar became the highest-grossing Saudi film of all time. Similarly, the thriller Mandoob won critical acclaim as an award-winning film and became the biggest Arabic-language film at the Saudi box office in 2024, surpassing international releases and setting a new benchmark for local productions.
Commenting on the partnership, Wael Abu Mansour, Head of Telfaz11 Studios, said: “This partnership with MBC Studios builds on the foundation we’ve established at Telfaz11 Studios with our slate of nine feature films, which span diverse genres and cater to a wide range of audiences. Our films, such as the record-breaking Sattar and the award-winning Mandoob, have achieved remarkable box-office success and demonstrated the power of authentic Saudi stories to captivate and connect. Collaborating with MBC Studios allows us to expand on this success, combining our creative vision with their expertise to deliver even more compelling content. Together, we aim to elevate Saudi storytelling and create a dynamic slate of films and series that entertain, inspire, and resonate with regional audiences.”
Hana Al Omair, Saudi director and Creative Director at MBC Studios added: “It is now more important than ever to tell our own stories. As creatives, we constantly seek fresh, diverse, and thought-provoking narratives that audiences across the GCC, the region, and the rest of the world can relate to or find engaging. By joining forces with the brilliant Telfaz11 Studios team, we are not only tapping into a treasure trove of authentic Saudi stories but also setting yet another new benchmark for excellence in regional content creation. I look forward to us exploring bold ideas, nurturing emerging talent, and crafting productions that speak to the heart of Saudi culture, captivating and inspiring viewers far beyond the Kingdom’s borders.”
