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IFFR to present redesigned format in 50th edition
The festival kicks off on 1-7 February, with physical and virtual screenings of its competitions and an online edition of IFFR Pro Days.
CIFF Cairo Industry Days accreditation to close on 26 November
Accreditation, which is available through the festival’s official page, will close on 26 November 2020.
Egyptian actor Fayek Azab passes away at 77 following long illness
Zaki added that Azab was buried at his family cemetery in Ismailia, following the noon prayer.
Google Doodle celebrates iconic actor Ahmed Zaki’s 71st birth anniversary
Zaki was one of the first dark-skinned actors to play leading roles in Egyptian films, paving the way for similar actors to enter the Arab film industry.
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival announces line-up of its 24th edition
Festival will have seven juries overseeing various sections
6 films mark international and world premieres at Cairo Film Festival
We feel proud to annually debut new films in Cairo: Festival Director Mohamed Hefzy
Johnny Depp exits ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise
Warner Bros thanks US actor for his previous work in international franchise
Locarno Film Festival appoints new Artistic Director
Italian film critic Giona Nazzaro, former head of Venice Film Festival’s Critics’ Week, is set to take on new role
CIFF to open with Florian Zeller’s drama ‘The Father’
The screening, which will take place at the Cairo Opera House, represents the film’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region premiere gala.
El Gouna Film Festival ends 4th edition on high note
Festival hands out several awards, including Golden Stars, with Cinema for Humanity Audience Award going to 200 Meters by Ameen Nayfeh
Egyptian short film wins Palme d’or for first time
Three-day event, which paid tribute to three victims killed in recent Nice attack, ended as France entered second lockdown
Sean Connery: Inspiring legacy in cinema and theatre
Legendary actor passed away on Saturday at 90, after long fruitful career of films and plays
Cannes Film Festival announces jury for 2020 special edition of short films competition
The event marks the Festival’s return to its home turf, in a homecoming that puts the emphasis on short films and up-and-coming directors.
Indian filmmaker Mira Nair holds master class at 25th Busan International Film Festival
Participants in the master class were able to take a look at the Indian director’s life and films by exploring topics including her life as a filmmaker living in different places, and living between worlds.
2nd WHO Health for All Film Festival starts accepting entries
Launched in 2020, festival aims to recruit new generation of film, video innovators to champion global health issues
Youssra announces Ramadan 2021 TV series, collaboration in Orange’s Hareef Tamseel service
Iconic star revealed new collaboration with Orange Egypt to launch Hareef Tamseel service (Talented in Acting), and new upcoming Ramadan 2021TV series
Veteran Egyptian actor Mahmoud Yassin passes away at 79
Rather than pursuing law, it was acting that won the day, with Yassin going on to enjoy an acting career that spanned over 55 years, starring in many films and plays, as well as radio and TV series in the 1970s and 1980s.
O West sponsors the 4th edition of El Gouna Film Festival
This year’s festival, with the participation of a number of prominent local and international celebrities, will feature more than 65 masterpieces, ranging from short to long films and documentaries.
Orange Egypt sponsors 4th edition of El Gouna Film Festival
Despite challenges of COVID-19 pandemic, Orange is keen to support Egypt’s cultural and artistic movement
El Gouna Film Festival announces 2020 programme
4th GFF will take place on 23-31 October in Red Sea resort city of El Gouna
Cairo Film Festival selects 10 titles for special screening at 42nd edition
American film Nomadland tops list of films that will have their MENA premiere at CIFF
CIFF opens submissions for Egyptian TV Projects
This initiative is a valuable opportunity for a selected group of Arab and Egyptian TV content creators to pitch their projects directly to Arab and International TV executives and buyers. This includes digital platforms and production companies.
Berlin Film Festival calls for release of Sudanese filmmaker Hajooj Kuka
The group of artists has been randomly charged with causing a public nuisance.
Franco-Georgian co-production takes home San Sebastian Festival’s Golden Shell
Jury Prize for Best Cinematography went to Yuta Tsukinaga for his work in ‘Nakuko wa ineega’ (Any Cry Babies Around?)
Prominent Egyptian comedian El-Montaser Bellah passes at at 70
Late actor shined in many roles as part of extensive career in Egyptian cinema, theatre, drama
Egypt to host first Cairo Francophone Film Festival in December
The festival aims to improve access and taste in films, and facilitate meetings between professionals. It also looks to promote the film industry in Egypt by building bridges between those working in the field of cinema that are of different cultures.
Film by Danish director Thomas Vinterberg to open 47th Film Fest Ghent
Danish director’s dark comedy Drunk has already made its mark at international film festivals, despite global pandemic
Cairo Film Connection reveals film project selection for 2020 edition
The Cairo Film Connection’s selection committee, comprised of key industry professionals, have whittled down an initial long-list of 105 project submissions, to come up with the short list of 15 film projects. These feature a range of narrative films and documentaries, from 12 Arab countries, which are in the development and post-production stages.
Egyptian film selected for CIFF international competition
Premiere of Amir Ramses’ The Curfew represents success for Egypt’s film industry in light of pandemic, says Mohamed Hefzy
US actress Uma Thurman to join SundanceTV MENA competition jury
Thurman will join Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir, and Qatari-American writer and filmmaker Sophia Al-Maria on the competition’s jury. Other juror names and competition prizes are due to be announced shortly.