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49 articles available in total starting from 11/03/2015. Last article published on 06/03/2025.

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Rodrigo Brum • Head, Cairo Film Connection

Interview: Rodrigo Brum • Head, Cairo Film Connection

"It was crucial to me that the selection reflected not my taste, but the diversity of stories and aesthetic approaches from the region"

We sat down to discuss the 10th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival's platform presenting upcoming fiction and documentary feature projects from the MENA region  

13/11/2024 | Cairo 2024

Essam Zakarea • Artistic director, Cairo International Film Festival

Interview: Essam Zakarea • Artistic director, Cairo International Film Festival

“We’ve focused on selecting films that are artistically valuable and emotionally resonant, with stories that engage audiences”

The seasoned film critic, programmer and newly appointed artistic director of the Egyptian festival discusses practical challenges, programme highlights and strategic visions for the future  

07/11/2024 | Cairo 2024

Marrakech unveils the official selection and jury for its star-studded 21st edition

Marrakech unveils the official selection and jury for its star-studded 21st edition

This year's festival, bringing together widely acclaimed films and breakout works, is identifiable by its rich set of transnational co-productions  

07/11/2024 | Marrakech 2024

The Cairo International Film Festival is back for its 45th edition, with a full line-up revealed

The Cairo International Film Festival is back for its 45th edition, with a full line-up revealed

After cancelling its 2023 edition owing to the Israel–Hamas war, the oldest and most prestigious film gathering for Africa, the Middle East and the Arab world returns at full speed  

05/11/2024 | Cairo 2024

Ghost Trail scoops the Golden Star at the seventh El Gouna Film Festival

Ghost Trail scoops the Golden Star at the seventh El Gouna Film Festival

The debut feature by Jonathan Millet has bagged the main prize at the Egyptian gathering, while The Kingdom by Julien Colonna was a runner-up in the Narrative Feature Competition  

05/11/2024 | El Gouna 2024 | Awards

Marrakech announces the 27 projects and films selected for this year's Atlas Workshops

Marrakech announces the 27 projects and films selected for this year's Atlas Workshops

Expanded to five days of rigorous industry sessions, the workshops boast the participation of 21 European co-productions  

30/10/2024 | Marrakech 2024 | Atlas Workshops

The Seed of the Sacred Fig wins the Arab Critics' Awards for European Films

The Seed of the Sacred Fig wins the Arab Critics' Awards for European Films

Mohammad Rasoulof's German-French-Iranian co-production has received the prize presented for the sixth time by European Film Promotion and Arab Cinema Center  

30/10/2024 | Europe/Middle East

Cairo Film Connection selects 18 projects from 10 countries

Cairo Film Connection selects 18 projects from 10 countries

The upcoming edition of the industry platform will feature projects in both the post-production and the development stages  

30/10/2024 | Cairo 2024 | Cairo Industry Days

Ahmed Shawky • Head, CineGouna Funding

Interview: Ahmed Shawky • Head, CineGouna Funding

“We are a place where you can get access to important platforms, and meet European distributors, festivals and labs”

The Egyptian film critic and FIPRESCI president, who is heading CineGouna Funding for the second year, tells us about the changes he has introduced  

23/10/2024 | El Gouna 2024

Bassam Alasad • Head of industry, Amman Film Days

Interview: Bassam Alasad • Head of industry, Amman Film Days

“There is a huge network of great producers in Europe who work with Arab films and who understand the culture”

The head of industry talks about crafting the Amman Film Days’ programme for up-and-coming filmmakers from Jordan and the Arab region, and its relevance to Europe  

15/07/2024 | /Jordan/Europe/Middle East

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