With the Generous Support of the General Entertainment Authority, SMC Becomes a Production Partner in the First Arabic Film in IMAX Format

Jan 26, 2026

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With the Generous Support of the General Entertainment Authority, SMC Becomes a Production Partner in the First Arabic Film in IMAX Format

This partnership reflects SMC’s investment-driven vision to support Saudi cinema. The group played a pivotal role in attracting major commercial sponsors and creatively integrating brand placements within the film’s narrative, adding a new dimension to the cinematic experience.

SMC emphasized that this achievement is in line with its ambition to be a strategic and impactful partner in the development of the Saudi film industry and to help elevate local content to global production standards.

Es’aaf is expected to deliver a unique and immersive experience for audiences — through its compelling storytelling, visual aesthetics, and advanced cinematic techniques