article author: SALEH FAREED Wed, 2026-07-22 16: 29 JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia writer and director Bassmah Abdullah is combining animation and artificial intelligence in “Shama, ” a short film that uses AI-generated cultural imagery as the Kingdom expands its investment in creative industries under Vision 2030. The animator has been producing fiction and crime literature for years. In addition to “Shama, ” she shares her short films and story clips on TikTok through her account, @banabella. home. Main category: Lifestyle Art & Culture Tags: Bassmah Abdullah ‘Shama’ Special
Saudi director explores AI animation potential in ‘Shama’
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