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Feature Film Script Development Workshop
Cairo International Film Festival in Collaboration with Irth Content Development
The Cairo International Film Festival is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the “Feature Film Script Development” Workshop, dedicated to filmmakers and writers with feature-length fiction film projects.
The workshop offers an intensive, practical development program focused on strengthening selected screenplays across their dramatic, artistic, and production aspects, while helping each project reach a more comprehensive and refined stage of development. The workshop will also support participants in developing a clear vision for presenting and positioning their projects to producers, production companies, platforms, and other key stakeholders in the film industry.
The workshop will be led by screenwriter and author Haitham Dabbour, alongside the Irth Content Development team.
The workshop is not intended for initial ideas or early-stage concepts. It is designed for fully written, development-ready feature film projects with a clear artistic voice and vision, as well as genuine potential to progress toward production and the market.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Be an Egyptian citizen or resident of Egypt.
2. Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
3. Have written or directed at least one short film.
The workshop will take place during Cairo Industry Days as part of the 47th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival (11–20 November 2026). Participants must commit to attending all workshop sessions and related programs.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
Full Name
WhatsApp Number
CV (max. 150 words)
Submission Deadline: 7 October
Workshop Requirements
1. The submitted project must be a feature-length fiction film.
2. Applicants must submit a complete screenplay.
3. A film synopsis must be included with the application.
4. Applicants must submit a biography of the writer, including relevant experience and previous work, where applicable.
5. Applications may be submitted by a team consisting of a writer and director or a writer and producer, provided that all team members are actively working together on the submitted project.
6. The submitted screenplay must be registered with the Copyright Office or deposited with the Censorship Authority for Artistic Works. Applicants must provide official proof of registration or deposit, including the date of registration or deposit.
7. The applicant must be the original author of the screenplay or the legal rights holder authorized to submit and develop the work.
8. In the case of multiple authors or rights holders, the applicant confirms that all rights holders are aware of and consent to the submission and assumes responsibility for obtaining any necessary approvals from them.
9. If the screenplay is adapted from or based on a novel, short story, play, article, previous film, character, or any other copyrighted work, this must be clearly disclosed. The applicant must provide proof of ownership of, or the necessary rights to, the underlying work and its adaptation.
10. The applicant bears full responsibility for the accuracy of all information concerning the ownership and rights to the submitted work, as well as for any claims, disputes, or liabilities arising from inaccurate or incomplete information.
Workshop Announcement: Preparing the Actors: Training for the Camera
The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), in partnership with El Warsha, is pleased to announce a workshop for emerging actors entitled:
“Preparing the Actors: Training for the Camera”
Led by renowned acting coach Ahmed Mobark, this workshop aims to train actors to perform in front of the camera with the highest degree of authenticity and naturalism, enabling them to convincingly portray a wide range of human emotions.
Throughout the workshop, each participant will have the opportunity to work on and film a scene, while also being trained to develop new ideas, write them, and bring them to life in front of the camera.
Eligibility Requirements
- Egyptian citizen or resident.
- At least 18 years old at the time of application.
- Must have previous acting experience in at least one short film, stage play, or other performance.
The workshop will take place during Cairo Industry Days as part of the 47th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival (11–20 November 2026). Participants must commit to attending all workshop sessions and related programs.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Full Name
- WhatsApp Number
- CV (max. 150 words)
- A link to a one-minute acting scene
Submission Deadline: 7 October
The Cairo International Film Festival is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the “Casting as a Creative Process” Workshop, designed for filmmakers, casting directors and actors interested in understanding casting as an integral part of the creative filmmaking process.
The workshop explores how directors, producers, casting directors, and actors can work together to build a cast that serves the story, strengthens character relationships, and creates believable performances.
Rather than treating casting simply as the process of finding actors for predetermined roles, the workshop approaches it as a creative collaboration that begins early in development and continues through auditions, callbacks, and preparation for production.
Through practical examples, group discussions, casting exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will develop a clearer understanding of how to communicate their creative vision, approach challenging roles, conduct productive auditions, and make informed casting decisions.
The workshop will be led by Lebanese-American actor and casting director Hamzah Saman
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Be an Egyptian citizen or resident of Egypt.
Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Have previous experience in filmmaking, particularly as a filmmaker, director, producer, casting director or actor.
The workshop will take place during Cairo Industry Days as part of the 47th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival (11–20 November 2026). Participants must commit to attending the full workshop and related programs.
Submission Deadline: 10 October
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
Full Name
WhatsApp Number
CV (max. 150 words)
Link of Portfolio / Previous Film Work
Short statement explaining their interest in the workshop (max. 150 words)
The Cairo International Film Festival is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the “Short Series Script Development” Workshop, dedicated to screenwriters developing short series projects.
The workshop offers an intensive, practical development program focused on strengthening selected series projects across their dramatic, structural, and creative aspects, while helping each project reach a more coherent, refined, and industry-ready stage of development.
The workshop will also support participants in developing a clear vision for presenting and positioning their projects to producers, production companies, broadcasters, streaming platforms, and other key stakeholders in the audiovisual industry.
The workshop will be led by experienced script development professionals from the SARD Team.
The workshop is designed for writers who already have a series project in development and are ready to engage in an intensive development process. It will focus on transforming the submitted materials into a stronger series concept, structure, and professional pitch package.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Be an Egyptian citizen or resident of Egypt.
Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Have previous writing experience in at least one short film, feature film, or series.
The workshop will take place during Cairo Industry Days as part of the 47th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival (11–20 November 2026). Participants must commit to attending all workshop sessions and related programs.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
Full Name
WhatsApp Number
CV (max. 150 words)
PDF file included
- Logline
- Series Synopsis
- Main Character Profiles
- Series Treatment
Submission Deadline: 14 October
Workshop Requirements
A writer or writing team of two writers may submit applications, provided that all team members are actively working together on the submitted project.
The applicant must be the original author of the submitted materials or the legal rights holder authorized to submit and develop the project.
In the case of multiple authors or rights holders, the applicant confirms that all rights holders are aware of and consent to the submission and assumes responsibility for obtaining any necessary approvals from them.
If the submitted project is adapted from or based on a novel, short story, play, article, previous film, character, or any other copyrighted work, this must be clearly disclosed. The applicant must provide proof of ownership of, or the necessary rights to, the underlying work and its adaptation.
The applicant bears full responsibility for the accuracy of all information concerning the ownership and rights to the submitted project, as well as for any claims, disputes, or liabilities arising from inaccurate or incomplete information.