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President of CIFF Discusses Expanding Cooperation Mechanisms with Beijing International Film Festival

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10 Apr 2026

President of CIFF Discusses Expanding Cooperation Mechanisms with Beijing International Film Festival

Renowned actor Hussein Fahmy, President of Cairo International Film Festival, held a discussion session with Mr. Cui Yan, Executive Director of the Organizing Committee of Beijing International Film Festival and General Manager of the Festival Company. The session aimed to discuss mechanisms for dev...

President of CIFF Discusses Expanded Media Partnership with China Media Group

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09 Apr 2026

President of CIFF Discusses Expanded Media Partnership with China Media Group

Renowned actor Hussein Fahmy, President of Cairo International Film Festival, held a working session with Mr. Fan Yun, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of China Media Group (CMG) and Editor-in-Chief of China Global Television Network (CGTN). This meeting aimed to establish a framework for a media partnership...

Cairo International Film Festival Congratulates Dr. Gihane Zaki on Her Appointment as Minister of Culture and Extends Gratitude to Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hanno

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11 Feb 2026

Cairo International Film Festival Congratulates Dr. Gihane Zaki on Her Appointment as Minister of Culture and Extends Gratitude to Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hanno

The administration of Cairo International Film Festival, presided over by Hussein Fahmy and its entire staff, extends its sincerest congratulations to H.E. Dr. Gihane Zaki on the occasion of the Presidential Decree appointing her as Egypt’s Minister of Culture. As the oldest film festival in t...

CIFF announces “CRED” as the Exclusive Main Partner for its 46th Edition

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11 Oct 2025

CIFF announces “CRED” as the Exclusive Main Partner for its 46th Edition

Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), headed by renowned actor Hussein Fahmy, has announced the signing of a sponsorship agreement with Cred, naming the company as the exclusive main partner of the festival’s 46th edition, scheduled to take place from November 12 to 21, 2025.s This collaboration...

CIFF Announces “Spiro Spats” as the Official Beverage of Its 46th Edition

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10 Oct 2025

CIFF Announces “Spiro Spats” as the Official Beverage of Its 46th Edition

Cairo International Film Festival, headed by the renowned actor Hussein Fahmy, announces the renewal of its partnership with MIMCO for Beverages and Food Industries, owner of the Spiro Spats brand, naming it the official beverage of the Festival’s 46th edition, which will be held from November 12 to...

Cairo Film Connection Announces Projects Selected for its 11th Edition

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09 Oct 2025

Cairo Film Connection Announces Projects Selected for its 11th Edition

With the lead up to the 46th Cairo International Film Festival (November 12th-21st) now in full swing, Cairo Film Connection (CFC) a co-production, development, and networking platform within the festival’s industry sidebar, Cairo Industry Days — has announced the lineup of projects selected to part...

CIFF Announces Strategic Partnership with Co-Production Salon to Support Co-Productions Across MENA

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09 Oct 2025

CIFF Announces Strategic Partnership with Co-Production Salon to Support Co-Productions Across MENA

The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), presided over by the esteemed artist Hussein Fahmy, has announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Co-Production Salon — the leading community of producers, platforms, and media investors in the MENA region. Aiming to establish a col...

CIFF Announces “Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile” as the Official Hotel of Its 46th Edition

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09 Oct 2025

CIFF Announces “Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile” as the Official Hotel of Its 46th Edition

Cairo International Film Festival, presided over by acclaimed actor Hussein Fahmy, is pleased to announce its partnership with Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, which will serve as the official hotel for the festival’s 46th edition, taking place from November 12 to 21, 2025, under the auspices of the Egy...

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Dragon Fly

by Paul Andrew Williams

International Competition Golden Pyramid

Once upon A Time In Gaza

by Tarzan and Arab Nasser

International Competition Silver Pyramid for Best Director

As we breathe

by Şeyhmus Altun

International Competition Bronze Pyramid Award, Special Jury Award

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