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January 29, 2024

The film features burgeoning young Jordanian actor Mohamed Nizar, who is represented by MAD Rising Celebrity.

New normal inspires fresh storylines and alternative filming strategies

Arabic content landscape set for unprecedented growth in 2024

by Vijaya Cherian

January 5, 2024

All signs point to a flourishing Arabic content sector in 2024 with Saudi Arabia contributing significantly to the advancement of this sector.

Sudanese film ‘Goodbye Julia’ to release in KSA and UAE in December

Sudanese film ‘Goodbye Julia’ breaks box office records in Gulf region

December 26, 2023

The film is produced by Amjad Abu Alala’s Station Films and co-produced by Ali Alarabi, CEO and founder of Ambient Light.

Jordanian film ‘The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry’ wins award at El Gouna Film Festival

December 24, 2023

The film features burgeoning young Jordanian actor Mohamed Nizar, who is represented by MAD Rising Celebrity.

‘Goodbye Julia’ wins Cinema for Humanity Award at El Gouna Film Festival

December 22, 2023

The film is produced by Amjad Abu Alala’s Station Films and co-produced by Ali Alarabi, CEO and founder of Ambient Light.

El Gouna Film Festival wraps up 2023 edition

December 22, 2023

The Cinema for Humanity Audience Award at the El Gouna Film Festival honours 'Goodbye Julia', directed by Mohamed Kordofani from Sudan.

El Gouna Film Festival partners with O West for Seed Funding initiative

December 18, 2023

The fund is designed to discover new cinematic voices that have developed original narratives through the acquisition of initial funding.

‘The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry’ to hold Arab premiere at El Gouna Film Festival

December 16, 2023

The film features burgeoning young Jordanian actor Mohamed Nizar, who is represented by MAD Rising Celebrity.

Zawya Cinema partners with El Gouna Film Festival for exclusive screenings in Cairo

December 15, 2023

The selected films are scheduled for screening at Zawya Cinema from December 17 to 23, 2023.

‘Goodbye Julia’ bags Audience Choice Award at Singapore Int’l Film Festival

December 14, 2023

The film is produced by Amjad Abu Alala’s Station Films and co-produced by Ali Alarabi, CEO and founder of Ambient Light.

CineGouna Bridge to spotlight intricacies of cinema during El Gouna Film Festival

December 14, 2023

The programme will showcase a varied lineup of speakers, encompassing local, regional, and international talents, fostering a connection between different generations and individuals with diverse paths in the film industry.

Lebanese short film ‘Les Chenilles’ to screen at El Gouna Film Festival

December 13, 2023

'Les Chenilles' is a directorial debut of the Lebanese duo Michelle and Noel Keserwany.

El Gouna Film Festival reveals jury members for sixth edition

December 13, 2023

In an effort to diversify its offerings, this edition of GFF will feature a special programme dedicated to Palestinian cinema.

CineGouna Platform selects 20 projects for El Gouna Film Festival

El Gouna Film Festival unveils ‘Window on Palestine’ programme, spotlighting Palestinian narratives

December 10, 2023

The programme is expected to foster empathy and understanding, contributing to a broader conversation about shared human experiences.

El Gouna Film Festival 2023 opens applications for accreditation

El Gouna Film Festival reopens accreditation for sixth edition

November 30, 2023

Accreditation for the festival is available across five categories, catering to different interests and roles within the film industry.

El Gouna Film Festival introduces CineGouna Market for networking

El Gouna Film Festival rescheduled to December, introduces special programme on Palestinian cinema

November 27, 2023

The festival will be held without any celebrations, underscoring El Gouna Film Festival's continued solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Satirical comedy ‘Moroccan Badass Girl’ to premiere at Marrakech Int’l Film Festival

November 24, 2023

After the screening, a Q&A session featuring the film director and cast will offer a chance to explore further the realm of this feature film.

Sudanese film ‘Goodbye Julia’ to release in KSA and UAE in December

November 22, 2023

It is a story about two women who represent the complicated relationship and differences between Northern and Southern Sudanese communities.

MAD Solutions acquires distribution rights to Mohamed Kordofani’s ‘Goodbye Julia’

‘Goodbye Julia’ wins top prize at Belfast Film Festival 2023

November 13, 2023

It is a story about two women who represent the complicated relationship and differences between Northern and Southern Sudanese communities.

Mohamed Kordofani drops first trailer of ‘Goodbye Julia’

Lupita Nyong’o takes on executive producer role for Mohamed Kordofani’s ‘Goodbye Julia’

November 9, 2023

The film is produced by Amjad Abu Alala’s Station Films and co-produced by Ali Alarabi, CEO and founder of Ambient Light.

‘Goodbye Julia’ nabs two awards at 18th Cyprus International Film Festival

November 8, 2023

It is a story about two women who represent the complicated relationship and differences between Northern and Southern Sudanese communities.

More Egyptian cinemas to screen ‘Goodbye Julia’

October 27, 2023

Initially screening in cinemas across the Greater Cairo Area and Alexandria, the film is now launching in Gouna and El-Gharbiya’s Tanta.

Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival loses to political row

Tunisia’s Carthage Film Festival cancelled

October 21, 2023

The Carthage Film Festival is the fourth regional event making such an announcement.

El Gouna Film Festival postponed indefinitely

October 19, 2023

The festival will resume when the situation in the region stabilises.

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ hits Egyptian cinemas

October 18, 2023

The movie was to be screened at the El Gouna Film Festival which was postponed to October 27,

October’s Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival to have South Asian focus

October 11, 2023

14 films from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal, have been selected in the South Asia Competition category.

El Gouna Film Festival announces dates for 2023 edition

El Gouna Film Festival rescheduled

October 11, 2023

The sixth edition of the festival will now run from October 27 to November 2, 2023.

‘Goodbye Julia’ wins two awards at War on Screen Film Festival

October 10, 2023

Sudanese production walks away with the Press Jury and Audience awards at The War on Screen festival, the only film festival that offers a reflection on the conflict and its ...

Sudanese film ‘Goodbye Julia’ to release in Egypt on October 25

October 7, 2023

Sudan has submitted Mohamed Kordofani’s feature 'Goodbye Julia' for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.

El Gouna Film Festival announces details of CineGouna SpringBoard 2023

October 6, 2023

Since its inception, several CineGouna Platform alumni have made their mark regionally and internationally by winning acclaim and awards at prestigious international film festivals.

El Gouna film fest launches Short Film Lounge

October 2, 2023

The initiative showcases emerging voices in Arabic cinema.

Jordanian film ‘Inshallah a Boy’ to screen in New Zealand

Jordan selects ‘Inshallah a Boy’ for Oscar submission

September 29, 2023

Amjad Al Rasheed's debut feature made history earlier this year when it became the first Jordanian feature film to premiere in Cannes.

BFI London Film Festival to screen Lina Soualem’s documentary ‘Bye Bye Tiberias’

Palestine submits ‘Bye Bye Tiberias’ for Oscars 2024

September 28, 2023

'Bye Bye Tiberias' is a collaborative production involving France, Belgium, Qatar, and Palestine, featuring dialogue in both French and Arabic.

Sudan selects ‘Goodbye Julia’ as official entry for Oscars 2024

September 27, 2023

The film is produced by Amjad Abu Alala’s Station Films and co-produced by Ali Alarabi, CEO and founder of Ambient Light.

El Gouna Film Festival announces details of sixth edition

September 25, 2023

The programme includes 12 films in the Feature Documentary Competition, 21 films in the Short Film Competition, and 17 films in the Official Selection Out of Competition section.

Egyptian short film ’60 Pounds’ to open El Gouna Film Festival 2023

September 20, 2023

MAD Solutions has recently announced the acquisition of '60 Pounds', a film loosely based on a Ziad Zaza song.

Sudanese film ‘Goodbye Julia’ to hold Arab world premiere at El Gouna Film Festival

September 19, 2023

'Goodbye Julia' tells the story of two women who represent the complicated relationship and differences between northern and southern Sudanese communities.

GFF appoints Jasmila Zbanic as Head of Feature Narrative Competition jury

September 19, 2023

Zbanic had a prior appearance at El Gouna Film Festival in 2020 with her film 'Quo Vadis, Aida?,' which secured the Gold Star Award for Best Film.

‘Inshallah a Boy’ nabs two awards at Rotterdam Arab Film Festival

September 14, 2023

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.

Egyptian director Ahmed Shawky to chair jury of International Federation of Critics

International Federation of Film Critics appoints Ahmed Shawky as President

September 11, 2023

Since the federation's founding in 1925, Shawky is the first non-European or American to take over as president.

El Gouna Film Festival 2023 to pay tribute to actress Jane Birkin

September 10, 2023

During the film festival, a selection of films will be screened to honor the life and career of Jane Birkin.

Sudanese film ‘Goodbye Julia’ to participate in BFI London Film Festival

September 9, 2023

It is a story about two women who represent the complicated relationship and differences between Northern and Southern Sudanese communities.

MAD Solutions and Lagoonie Film Production secure global rights for ‘Thank You for Banking With US!’

September 8, 2023

The project has received support from El Gouna Film Festival, the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, the Doha Film Institute and Red Sea fund.

El Gouna Film Festival introduces CineGouna Market for networking

September 7, 2023

The central objective of the market is to facilitate connections among film professionals and the commercialisation of films.

El Gouna Film Festival 2023 opens applications for accreditation

September 1, 2023

Until September 21, 2023, accreditation requests will be accepted through the El Gouna website.

MAD Solutions to present award at Venice’s Final Cut 2023

August 31, 2023

With this grant award, MAD demonstrates its mission to assist Arab filmmakers at various stages of production, both internationally and regionally.

El Gouna Film Festival to screen restored Sudanese Film Group masterpieces

August 31, 2023

As part of its Special Presentations lineup, the El Gouna Film Festival will feature these restored masterpieces from October 13-20, 2023.

El Gouna Film Festival announces lineup of international films for sixth edition

August 24, 2023

After a year-long break, GFF is set to make its comeback with the sixth edition scheduled from October 13 to 20, 2023.

Netflix releases four films from MAD Solutions’ distribution slate

July 26, 2023

The movies are available for streaming with subtitles in both Arabic and English.

El Gouna Film Festival to honor Marwan Hamed with Career Achievement Award

July 24, 2023

Marwan's debut feature 'The Yacoubian Building' (2006) was the most expensive film ever made in the history of Egyptian cinema at the time and screened at some of the world's ...

Jordanian film ‘Inshallah a Boy’ to screen in New Zealand

July 16, 2023

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.

‘Inshallah a Boy’ participates at New Horizons Film Festival in Poland

July 12, 2023

Amjad Al Rasheed's debut feature made history as the country's first-ever film selected for Cannes.

Jordanian film ‘Inshallah a Boy’ screens at Karlovy Vary 2023 after winning two awards at Cannes

July 10, 2023

Amjad Al-Rasheed's debut feature made history as the country's first-ever film selected for Cannes.

Karlovy Vary film festival nominates ‘Goodbye Julia’ for Pravo Audience Award

July 5, 2023

'Goodbye Julia' tells the story of two women who represent the complicated relationship and differences between northern and southern Sudanese communities.

El Gouna Film Festival appoints Marianne Khoury as Artistic Director

June 24, 2023