Effat University makes history in global film education

JEDDAH: Effat University’s School of Cinematic Arts has become the first film school in the Gulf region to gain full membership in CILECT, the International Association of Film and Television Schools, joining a network of more than 180 institutions in over 60 countries. The admission was approved through a vote by member institutions at CILECT’s 2026 congress in Ireland, marking a milestone for Saudi film education as the Kingdom’s screen industry expands and demand grows for locally trained cre

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