JAKARTA – Two of Saudi Arabia’s most innovative entertainment companies have joined forces in a landmark collaboration. Telfaz11, the pioneering studio known for productions like the dark comedy “Mandoob,” has partnered with Mdlbeast, the prominent music entertainment platform behind the kingdom’s renowned Soundstorm music festival.

Bridging Film and Music

The strategic alliance will focus on music licensing for Telfaz11’s upcoming film projects and original content. Through this collaboration, Telfaz11 will tap into Mdlbeast Records’ extensive music catalog, artist connections, and production capabilities to integrate authentic Saudi and regional musical elements into their cinematic narratives.

The partnership aims to create meaningful connections between the film and music sectors within Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding creative industries. Telfaz11, currently showcasing the Saudi comedy “The Fakenapping” at the Red Sea Film Festival ahead of its Netflix release, will benefit from Mdlbeast’s diverse musical resources.

Industry Leaders Unite

This alliance brings together two entertainment powerhouses that have been instrumental in capturing younger audiences in the kingdom.

Alaa Fadan, CEO of Telfaz11, emphasized the collaborative vision: “This partnership underscores our shared commitment to elevating creative and Saudi voices in films and cinema. By joining forces with Mdlbeast Records, we’re combining the power of Telfaz11’s storytelling with the cultural energy of music — creating authentic, emotionally charged cinematic worlds that resonate with our audiences.”

Talal Albahiti, CEO of Mdlbeast, highlighted the broader implications: “Our partnership with Telfaz11 expands the creative canvas for Saudi and regional artists and composers and leverages our expansive music library from around the world. Together, we’re amplifying the sounds of culture.”

Cultural Transformation

Albahiti further noted that this collaboration represents a significant milestone in the kingdom’s cultural evolution: “As two leading creative leaders driving the Kingdom’s cultural transformation, Telfaz11 and Mdlbeast’s partnership represents an important inflection in building a fully integrated film-music ecosystem — one that supports local talent, drives IP value, and positions Saudi Arabia as a global hub for creative innovation.”

The partnership reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to developing its entertainment sector and establishing itself as a major player in the global creative industry.

Original Article:

Variety.com. (2025, December 9). Saudi Arabia’s Groundbreaking Telfaz11 Studio Forges Music Licensing Partnership With Mdlbeast. Retrieved from https://variety.com/2025/film/global/saudi-arabia-telfaz11-music-licensing-partnership-mdlbeast-1236603033/