Saudi director Abdulaziz Alshlahei will start filming his upcoming feature film, "Hobal," in In NEOM, northwest Saudi Arabia, this September, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).   The movie will make use of the gorgeous Bajdah Studios and its expansive vistas to produce an epic cinematic experience.

The film will benefit from production support provided by NEOM who are assisting with crew, location scouting, logistics, and on-the-ground production expertise.

The motion picture marks Alshlahei’s third feature film, following the success of Saudi period drama “The Tambour of Retribution,” which received two awards at the Cairo Film Festival and was chosen as the Saudi Arabian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022.

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