Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) will honour award winning actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Fashion, White Tiger, Heads of State) at its Awards Ceremony on 12th December.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is one of the most celebrated actors in the world, with accolades including two National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. Honoured with the Padma Shri in 2016, she has also appeared on Time’s 100 most influential people list and Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. A trailblazer in entertainment, Priyanka has bridged industries, championed representation, and continues to shape global cinema and culture.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas will join previously announced Red Sea Honouree, Viola Davis (The Woman King, Fences), as the RSIFF celebrates and recognises her accomplished career and achievements on screen and within the wider film industry.
Shivani Pandya Malhotra, Managing Director of the Red Sea Film Foundation said: “Each year we honour changemakers and entertainment icons – and Priyanka is someone who has become both of those things over a magnificent career which continues to flourish. She is a global star, but also an actor who has championed the work of upcoming filmmakers and has gone on to produce herself. We’re thrilled to be welcoming her to Jeddah as a Red Sea Honouree.”
“I am humbled to be recognised at the Red Sea International Film Festival, a celebration of storytelling that transcends language, borders, and cultural divides. I have always believed in the universal power of entertainment to bring people together, and I applaud the Red Sea team for their commitment to showcasing the incredible talent and diversity of stories being told around the world—not just within Hollywood or Bollywood but far beyond,” said Chopra Jonas. “Reflecting on nearly 25 years in the industry, I am reminded of how fortunate I’ve been to witness and contribute to storytelling that challenges perspectives, inspires change, and connects us all. This recognition is a reminder of why I fell in love with making movies in the first place. My gratitude to the Red Sea International Film Festival for this special honour and for their efforts to spotlight the extraordinary artistry of global cinema.”
The Festival is supported by Principal Sponsors: Visit Saudi, MBC and Genesis AlNaghi; Official Sponsors: TikTok, Saudia, Film AlUla, Chopard and SRMG; Strategic Sponsors of the Red Sea Souk: NEOM and Cultural Development Fund; and Support Sponsors Nova, Telfaz11, Getty Images and Mermaid Board.
About the Red Sea International Film Festival
Red Sea International Film Festival provides a platform for filmmakers from the Arab World, Asia and Africa, and industry professionals from around the world to connect, host feature and short film competitions, and present a series of events, masterclasses, and workshops to support emerging talent. Running alongside the Festival is the Red Sea Souk, the Festival’s industry market, designed for global exchange and partnerships between the international and Saudi film industries. The four-day market will offer a packed program of curated events to foster co-production, international distribution, and new business opportunities. The Souk offers unbeatable access to the new vibrant Saudi scene, as well as the best of the Arab market, through pitching sessions, one-on-one meetings, screenings, industry talks, and networking events.
