Cairo International Film Festival opens submissions for 46th edition
Early bird submissions are now open until May 31, 2025.
- Latest
- Trending
Early bird submissions are now open until May 31, 2025.
Throughout the festival, the Egyptian Pavilion will host a series of insightful panel discussions, addressing key aspects of filmmaking and industry trends.
The selection includes three films in Competition, three in Un Certain Regard, one in the Directors’ Fortnight and two documentaries featured in the parallel ACID section.
The film, directed by Laila Abbas, is an incisive portrayal of two sisters navigating the complexities of patriarchal laws and the broader political tensions of the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
Previously, the film was chosen to take part in the Cairo Film Connection during the 45th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival.
The pavilion will serve as a hub for industry professionals, hosting curated panel discussions, high-level networking sessions and a range of cinematic activations.
The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.
The 45th CIFF will showcase a selection of films from around the globe and feature a series of film workshops and seminars.
The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.
The film centres around Aisha, a 26-year-old Somali caregiver living in a Cairo neighbourhood populated by African migrants.
'The Village Next to Paradise' is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Mo Harawe in his feature-length debut.
With a diverse lineup spanning intimate stories and political narratives, MAD Solutions continues to champion Arab cinema on the international stage.
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.
The film tells the story of 12-year-old Sami, who embarks on a journey with his uncle and cousin to search for his beloved pet pigeon after it escapes from their ...
The Egypt-Denmark-Saudi co-production is produced by Ahmed Amer of Cairo-based A.A. Films and Patricia Drati of Copenhagen-based Good Company Pictures.
The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.
MAD World oversees global sales, while MAD Distribution manages the film’s distribution in the Arab world.
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.
The film received post-production funding from the Cairo Film Connection and the Doha Film Fund.
Tarek will replace Egyptian critic Essam Zakaria, who served as the festival's artistic director in its 45th edition.
The film traces Mohamed Abdallah Draz's journey from his modest roots in Mahallat Diyay to his academic endeavors in Paris.
Shawky will oversee the jury while also serving as a judge for the films in the international competition.
The film was developed in December 2021 as a part of a trilogy of Ameer Fakher Eldin's first 2021 film, 'The Stranger' with working title as 'Nothing of Nothing Remains'.
During the 45th edition of the film festival, the audience watched 195 films in various sections.
The social thriller is Mohamed Rashad's first narrative feature, following his 2016 documentary 'Little Eagles'.
The film is directed by Karim El Shennawy and stars Saudi actress Aseel Omran.
The festival plays a major role in showcasing and promoting Moroccan films and directors.
Ahd Kamel’s 'My Driver and I' will now screen three times at the event's fourth edition as part of the Arab Spectacular Program.
Co-founded by art curators Heba El Moaz and Sahar Behairy, ART 74 is a new art initiative that stands as a dynamic convergence point for diverse artistic realms.
Palestinian cinema and culture are the dominant themes of CIFF's 45th edition, with numerous events dedicated to narratives highlighting Palestinian resilience.
The lineup includes Arab and international classics such as 'Al Zawga Al Thania', 'Qasr El Shoq', 'The Godfather 2', 'The Lonely Wife' and 'Disco Africa: A Malagasy Story' among others.
'My Driver and I' was supported by the Cairo Film Connection, the UK Global Screen Fund, and the Red Sea Film Foundation.
The film was recently announced as Lebanon's entry for the Oscars' Best International Feature Film category.
Cairo Film Connection (CFC) has announced the selected projects for its 10th edition, which will take place from November 17 to 20, 2024, on the sidelines of the 45th Cairo ...
This workshop is part of Cairo Industry Days' commitment to supporting young filmmakers and providing a platform to develop their artistic talents.
'Puppetson's' selection for MedPitching, part of the MedFilm Festival, is a significant milestone, offering the film the chance to explore potential co-production opportunities in Italy.
Eight distinctive short films were chosen from a pool of over 230 submissions by a panel of industry veterans.
Nazih, along with conductor Ahmed Farag, will present music from some of Egypt's most iconic films on October 27.
The film traces Mohamed Abdallah Draz's journey from his modest roots in Mahallat Diyay to his academic endeavors in Paris, portraying him as a visionary who championed equal opportunities for ...
These films will highlight the diversity of stories and voices coming from the Arab world.
'Aisha Can't Fly Away' becomes first Egyptian film to win La Biennale di Venezia Prize at Final-Cut in Venice
Fahmy, an Egyptian actor, worked in the film and television industry for more than 50 years, specialising in film directing and appearing in over 100 film, television and theatre productions.
The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.
The selected projects will be invited to GFF where the filmmakers will be pitching their films to a jury of industry professionals.
The selected films will be showcased in prominent sections of the festival, including Orizzonti and Orizzonti Shorts, as well as in the sidebar events such as Critics' Week, Giornate degli ...
Applications for these workshops are open until August 31, 2024.
The Protocol aims to establish a framework, in line with festival rules, to encourage mutual visits, organise cinema symposia and field trips, and select films for exhibitions, competitions and festivals ...
This extension is in response to the high demand for registration through the festival's official website.
Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Shalaby is the first Egyptian and Arab to receive an Emmy Award nomination.
This year’s edition will throw a greater spotlight on Arab Cinema and introduce additional awards, including the Horizons of Arab Cinema Awards.
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution across the Arab World, while Elle Driver (France) handles the international sales.
Egyptian filmmaker and journalist Ibrahim Nash’at takes viewers behind the scenes of the Taliban’s first year back in power.
Written and directed by Firas Khoury, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.
This film follows Palestinian actress Hiam Abbas and filmmaker’s daughter Lina as they journey through the memories of four generations of daring Palestinian women in their home village of Deir ...
The Toronto Arab Film Festival began in 2017 to address the absence of Arab films in Toronto's film programming.
MAD World handles the film’s worldwide sales while MAD Distribution handles the film’s distribution in the Arab-speaking region.
Written and directed by Firas Khoury, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.
MAD Distribution’s acquisition spree underscores its commitment to bringing a rich variety of films to audiences in the Arab world, enhancing the region's cinematic landscape.
