MAD Solutions launches CineMAD to showcase Arab festival hits across MENA
The titles will receive either a wide, limited or one-night release, depending on where they are in their release cycle.
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The titles will receive either a wide, limited or one-night release, depending on where they are in their release cycle.
Designed to streamline and clarify co-productions, Project Salon lets verified members upload full project packages and specify the partnerships they seek—from co-producers and distributors to brand integrations and investors.
Filmed entirely in the UAE, 'Baab' brought together more than 140 artists and technicians, including 20 Emiratis in pivotal creative roles.
'Once Upon a Time in Gaza' is an international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany and Portugal, with additional support from Qatar and Jordan.
Beyond her acting career, Abbass has directed multiple short films and stage plays, along with her debut feature film Inheritance.
The competition films will vie for the Golden Pyramid Award, to be presented during the festival’s closing ceremony.
The award recognises a career spanning more than three decades.
The film is produced by Kaouther Ben Hania’s longtime collaborator Nadim Cheikhrouha through his companies Mime Films and Tanit Films.
As Jury President, Ceylan will lead a panel of international filmmakers, artists and industry leaders in selecting the Golden Pyramid and other top awards of the Festival’s International Competition.
The partnership is expected to extend for the coming years as Co-Production Salon seeks to provide ongoing support to the Egyptian production community through enhanced cross-regional partnerships and coproductions.
Filmmakers can submit their works via the festival’s website now August 15.
Eligible projects must be feature-length films in either the development or post-production phase, submitted by filmmakers from Arab countries.
The early bird window remains open until May 31.
Early bird submissions are now open until May 31, 2025.
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 45th CIFF will showcase a selection of films from around the globe and feature a series of film workshops and seminars.
Tarek will replace Egyptian critic Essam Zakaria, who served as the festival's artistic director in its 45th edition.
During the 45th edition of the film festival, the audience watched 195 films in various sections.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This year’s edition will throw a greater spotlight on Arab Cinema and introduce additional awards, including the Horizons of Arab Cinema Awards.
'Trinou' and 'Hamza: Chasing the Ghost Chasing Me' showcase MAD Solutions' commitment to diverse storytelling.
Helmed by Muayad Alayan and co-written with Rami Alayan, the film will be distributed in the Arab world by MAD Solutions.
Tanović holds the distinction of being the sole individual within the contemporary borders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to have received an Academy Award.
'Kallam Al Layl' by director Inas El Degheidy marked Ezz's acting debut in 1999.
Director Ridha, actor Cagniard, and actress Greco will be in attendance at the ceremony.
'Summer Thefts', Nasrallah's first feature film, premiered at Directors Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival in 1988.
‘I Promise You Paradise’, Morad Mostafa’s refugee drama has made history at the Cannes Film Festival.
To be eligible for submission, which ends on August 7, projects must be directed by filmmakers of Arab nationality or origin.
Cairo International Film Festival has announced its first official partnership with the Festival Hub’s networking event.
The 45th edition of the film festival has also announced a new competition for documentaries as part of the festival’s development plan.
Fahmy has starred in 112 films throughout his career, from his debut in 1963 to the present.
The 44th edition of the festival saw 103 films participating from 53 countries.
As broadcasters look beyond the seismic shifts of the past couple of years, continued investment and new types of partnerships will be essential to assuring business continuity, industry CEOs said ...
As a Platinum sponsor, Rise Studios supported Cairo Industry Days, the festival's immersive workshop platform.
Suzannah Mirghani’s 'Cotton Queen' and Mahdi El-Tayeb’s 'Lamp in the Dark' each took home the biggest prize from MAD Solutions which offers a minimum of $50,000 for distribution in the Arab world.
Set to hold its Arab world premiere at the festival’s International Competition, 'Alam' follows the story of a Palestinian teenager named Tamer.
'Our Ties' is produced by Why Not Productions and Hole In One Films, and is sold worldwide by Wild Bunch International.
The winner will be announced during the Cairo International Film Festival.
The film will screen at the Cairo International Film Festival on November 19 and 20.
Among seven titles from MAD Solutions' distribution slate, 'Alam' will be screened at the Red Sea International Film Festival.
Cairo International Film Festival will take place between November 13 and 22.
The film will also have its MENA premiere at the 44th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival.
The jurors will evaluate the nominated films using the Festival Scope digital platform, which is a partner of the ACC.
Three films will compete in the International Competition, three short films will compete in the Official Competition, and one in the Cairo Film Connection.
The movie is a semi-biographical tale about the director's early life and how he fell in love with filmmaking.
'Pamfir' landed its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Caméra d’Or award
Kawase is the youngest person to win Cannes’ Palme d’Or for best debut which she picked up in 1997 for 'Suzaka'.
The 44th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival will take place from November 13 to 22, 2022.
The film follows the harrowing journey of two young sisters from war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Starring Egyptian actors, the plot follows a doorman who lives in an abandoned villa until an interaction with a neighbour changes the trajectory of his life.
