These Terms and Conditions apply at the time of submission to Daw'.

1. Once you use https://film.sa and when you start applying to Daw', you pledge and agree to abide by all the terms and conditions of Daw’.
2. The Film Commission reserves the right to amend or change the terms and conditions of “Daw’”from time to time. Therefore, the applicant must periodically view all terms and conditions. The Film Commission is not required to announce any changes made to the terms and conditions.
3. General terms and conditions apply to both the feature film track and the short form film track.

What is “Daw’”?

The Film Commission lunched “Daw’” as a part of the incentive program to support local film industry by non-refundable grants, and to create an integrated library of high-quality Saudi films.

Can new entities apply for “Daw'”?

New entities can apply for the Short Film track only if the director or producer has directed or produced at least one short film.

Can a non-Saudi participate in “Daw'” as a producer, director, or writer?

Those born in Saudi Arabia and holding a birth certificate or were born to Saudi mothers are eligible to participate as producers, directors, or writers.

Is it possible for a company or establishment to submit multiple projects in the same period, in the same track, or in a different track?

Yes, it is possible to submit more than one application on each track, only if the film's producer and director are not the same in any other submission.

Is it required to attach the optional requirements in the registration form?

It is not required to attach it, but doing so increases the likelihood of selecting the project.

If I am rejected after the corrective period, can I register again?

If the project is rejected, you will receive an email clarifying the reasons for the rejection. The participant entity can then amend their files and participate again, since the registration period is open throughout the year.

If I am rejected, can I register again?

If the project is rejected, you will receive an email clarifying the reasons for the rejection. The participant can then amend their files and participate again, since the registration period is open throughout the year.

Can a different registration form be used to participate in “Daw'”?

Applicants must use the forms provided to ensure that all required fields are filled out.

Do I, as the project owner, producer, or director of the participating entity’s film, have a wage like the rest of the employees?

When you apply for Daw', you must submit a detailed budget. Therefore, the decision to distribute the crew's wages is entirely attributable to the applicant entity.

If the contractual entities that we have contracted with made a mistake, such as if the director is absent from the day of filming, and that adds another day of filming, who bears the costs of this day?

The production company or establishment assumes all responsibility for any mistakes or errors in a film caused by the working team. Commitment and seriousness are needed to make a quality film.

What is the percentage of the financial grants provided to projects in the feature and short film tracks?

The decision is up to the jury committee to determine the percentage of the financial grants.

If the project is accepted for partial financial grant, will the amount be received directly?

The amount will not be given until the company or the establishment secures the remaining amount of the budget. The remaining amount should be secured within 8 months from the date of signing on acceptance letter. Once it is secured, “Daw'” shall proceed.

Is it required to produce the entire film in all its stages in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

Yes, the film must be produced in all stages within the Kingdom. Unless the jury committees accept otherwise due to artistic reasons.

Can I know the names of the jury that will evaluate my project?

The names of the jury committee will not be disclosed, in order to ensure the confidentiality and quality of the evaluation and to ensure that it is carried out without any bias.

What is the methodology for evaluating projects after fulfilling all the general conditions?

The project will be evaluated by the Technical Evaluation Committee, the Financial Evaluation Committee, and the Incentives Committee, which are as follows:
- Technical Evaluation Committee: This is the committee in charge of evaluating the project's quality by reviewing project files such as the script and treatment.
- Financial Evaluation Committee: This committee is responsible for evaluating the project's financial quality by reviewing financial files such as the project budget and cash flow.
- Incentives Committee: This is the committee in charge of reviewing the results and recommendations of the Technical and Financial Evaluation Committee. Selecting projects that earn the non-refundable grants according to specific criteria.

When will the participating entities hear back from the “Daw'”?

The applicants are contacted periodically to inform them of the status of the application after ensuring that the basic requirements for obtaining the non-refundable grant are met.

In the event that the request of the participating entity for obtaining support is accepted, should the entire amount of the financial grant be spent in the production stage only?

The full amount must not be spent at the production stage. The decision will be up to the jury committees according to cash flow projections.

Will the evaluation of film scripts be conducted in Arabic and English?

Yes, evaluation will be for both the Arabic and the English version of the script.

What is the right method to write a script, to be accepted?

The script that written in the Hollywood model of cinematography will be accepted