Picking up six short films from start-up Telfaz11 Studios, they will be made available later this month under the banner of Six Windows in the Desert.
Netflix is really living up to its promise of offering – not just older content – but new content. Catering to 190 countries, the streaming service that is currently home to Pakistani content such as films like Cake, Moor, Dukhtar, Na Maloom Afraad as well as a handful of local TV productions, is quite the competitor.
As Amazon Prime, the upcoming Disney Plus (home to all Marvel, Disney, Pixar and Star Wars content), Apple+ and Hulu win awards for original productions like The Morning Show and The Handmaid’s Tale respectively, Netflix is looking to extend its catalog of content.
As Deadline reported, Netflix has picked up a number of short films from an upcoming start-up called Telfaz11 Studios. The premise of the short films has been to focus on social subjects that are thought-provoking.
To be released under the banner of Six Windows in the Desert, a total of six films will be made available to 190 countries, later this month, from February 27.
“The movies shine light on topics that are universal in nature; social taboos, extremism and the human psyche are among the issues viewers can expect to watch. They will offer audiences a lens into the perspective of the Saudi creators,” said Deadline in its report.
Among the six film that Netflix has picked up include 27th of Shaban, directed by Mohamed Al Salman; Wasati, based on events that occurred a decade ago, directed by Ali Kalthami; Is Sumyati going to Hell?, directed by Meshal Al Jaser; Predicament in Sight, a sci-fi short directed by Fairs Godus; The Rat, written and directed by Faisal Al Amer and Curtain, directed by Mohamed Alsalman.
Nuha ElTayeb, who is director of content acquisition at Netflix, told Deadline on the subject: “It is our strong belief that a great story can come from anywhere and be loved everywhere. With the vast number of local talents and creators all over the world, the potential for diverse and interesting stories is endless. We are excited to bring Six Windows in the Desert to our subscribers across 190 countries, where they will have exclusive access to captivating and intriguing stories from the Arab world.”
Alaa Fadan, chief executive officer at start-up Telfaz11 Studios, added, “It brings us immense pride to have six of our short films brought onto Netflix. We are excited to bring the work of local Saudi talents to 167 million subscribers around the world. Telfaz11 Studios produces authentic and intriguing stories from our culture, and we cannot wait for the world to see what we have to offer.”
– With information from Deadline
