Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 12 December 2025 – Moscow Film Cluster, one of the largest creative filmmaking ecosystems in Eastern Europe, successfully participated in the 5th Edition of the Red Sea Souk 2025 in Jeddah, which took place from 6-10th December this year. For the first time in the MENA region, the Cluster will introduce its full-scale production infrastructure to international partners – presenting locations, services, technical capacities, creative talent, and internationally-oriented incentive measures designed for global filmmakers.
Held in Jeddah’s historic Al Balad district, Red Sea Souk is the industry market of the Red Sea International Film Festival. It brings together producers, sales agents and other professionals from the MENA region, Asia, Africa and Europe, and showcases new projects in development and production.
Commenting on the event, Moskino Film Cluster CEO, Georgy Prokopov, stated: “Red Sea Souk is an important platform for expanding our cooperation with the MENA region. Over the past two years, we have welcomed delegations from across the region at Moscow International Film Week, which has already led to concrete agreements – including our recent MOUs with TESIYAP (Turkiye) and Egypt Film Commission. We are open to new partnerships and look forward to presenting Moscow as a reliable and competitive production destination for international filmmakers.”
Moscow: The new local epicenter for global filmmakers
Moscow is rapidly shaping itself into a major international production hub, supported by the Mayor of Moscow and a fully integrated film ecosystem. For foreign producers, the city offers one of the most competitive incentive packages in the region – a combined rebate of up to 45%. This includes a direct 30% cash rebate on eligible production spend, complemented by an additional 15% delivered through grants, service discounts and special offers on accommodation, transportation and visa facilitation. The minimum local expenditure required to qualify is $175,000, making the program highly accessible for projects of different scales.
International productions can access the rebate through a Moscow-based service studio or a local co-producer, ensuring full operational support and seamless integration with the city’s production infrastructure.
A century-old legacy: Reminiscing Russia’s filmmaking heritage
As the prominent backstage for Moskino Film Cluster, Gorky Film Studio offers a full-cycle “one-stop shop” for film production services from development, production, and post-production. Renowned by the directive of the Mayor of Moscow as one of the most iconic film studios, it boasts a century-long legacy since it was established in 1915 with over 1,000 films recognized both in Russia and the international stage.
Gorky Film Studio facility encompasses 16 digital content studios (ten of which will be launched towards the end of 2026), over 200,000 costumes and props, a complete film production facility equipped with modern amenities, essential infrastructure, and full market integration capabilities.
Moskino: Featuring Europe’s largest chromakey and virtual production facilities
As part of its 360-degree service, Moscow Film Cluster also features Film City, which covers more than 350 hectares of backlots and controlled spaces that aspire to become the premier filming destination both in Russia and the world by 2030. The elaborate facility will accommodate seven Hollywood sized studios, with the construction of indoor studios, outdoor spaces, and storage facilities currently in progress.
Film City exhibits Europe’s largest full-scale outdoor chromakey, measuring an astonishing 16,000 square meters and six meters in height. It also functions as a community park for residents and tourists alike and includes a cultural center, cinemas, and venues to host festivals and ceremonies. In addition, the facility will act as a commercial hub, providing access to hotels, restaurants, and retail shops, all of which are extended by flexible transportation options and the new Moskino metro station to facilitate better connectivity.
Film Factory serves as a high-tech film production center in Russia, featuring the country’s pavilion with the largest arc-shaped stationary configuration of LED screens in Russia.
