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14 Jun 2026

Cairo International Film Festival Opens Submissions for the Second Edition of the Extended Reality Program — Cairo's XR

The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) announces the opening of submissions for its Extended Reality Program, Cairo's XR, returning for its second edition as part of the 47th CIFF, taking place November 11–20, 2026...

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07 Jun 2026

Cairo Film Connection Hosts Session for Selected Alumni Filmmakers with Sundance Documentary Fund

Cairo Film Connection, the professional co-production platform of Cairo International Film Festival, held an online session featuring several Arab filmmakers who participated in its recent editions. During the session, t...

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21 May 2026

A New Collaboration Between the Cairo International Film Festival, FIPRESCI, and Durban Film Mart to Empower Young Critics

The Egyptian Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival witnessed the announcement of a new collaboration bringing together the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI),...

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17 May 2026

Warm Reception for "Rock, Paper, Sea" Project at Fantastic 7 Initiative in Cannes

The live pitch session for the film project "Rock, Paper, Sea" by director Randa Ali received a very good reception today, May 17, at Palais K in Cannes. This took place during the Fantastic 7 initiative held on the side...

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16 May 2026

Hussein Fahmi Receives Arab Cinema Personality of the Year Award at Cannes

Renowned actor Hussein Fahmi, President of Cairo International Film Festival, received the "Arab Cinema Personality of the Year" award presented by Arab Cinema Center in its seventh edition, in recognition of his artisti...

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16 May 2026

Artistic Director of Cairo International Film Festival Participates in "The State of Critique Today" Panel at Egyptian Pavilion in Cannes

Mohamed Tarek, Artistic Director of Cairo International Film Festival, participated in a panel discussion titled "The State of Critique Today, in the Arab World and Beyond," held inside the Egyptian Pavilion during the 7...

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16 May 2026

President of Cairo International Film Festival from Cannes: The General Mood Has Changed and We No Longer Know the Audience's Identity

Actor Hussein Fahmi, President of Cairo International Film Festival, participated in a panel discussion titled "Business Unusual: Growth and Innovation in a Changing Landscape," organized by Arab Cinema Center and held o...

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15 May 2026

Mohamed Tarik from the Egyptian Pavilion in Cannes: Cairo Film Festival is a Lifeline for Filmmakers and the Arab Film Journey

The Egyptian Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival hosted today a panel discussion titled "Who is Watching? Bringing Your Film to Egypt and the Arab World," with the participation of Mohamed Tarik, Artistic Director of Ca...

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