Jessika Borsiczky-Directed Thriller ‘Fourth Wall’ and ‘Chasing Red’ to Shoot at Saudi Arabia’s Film AlUla
variety.comNick Vivarelli International Correspondent Kidnap thriller “Fourth Wall” and romance story “Chasing Red” are the first two titles to be shot at Saudi Arabia’s Film AlUla as part of its partnership with Hollywood indie Stampede Ventures.
The film entity, which is looking to attract international productions to a spectacular swathe of northwest Saudi, recently announced its partnership with Stampede Ventures that will bring 10 productions to the region over the next three years with a projected $350 million spend.
Stampede is headed by U.S. industry veteran Greg Silverman, former president of creative development and physical production at Warner Bros.
Silverman launched Stampede Ventures in 2018. Stampede Ventures and Wattpad Webtoon Studios teamed up on “Chasing Red,” which is a popular web novel by Isabelle Ronin centered around a straight-A student named Veronica and rich playboy called Caleb.
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