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Egypt’s renowned film critic Youssef Cherif Rizkallah, who passed away on 12 July 2019 will posthumously retain the post of the festival’s artistic director Ahmed Shawky, the festival’s deputy artistic director will take charge of all the artistic duties related to the post The 41st Cairo Internatio...

Press accreditation for CIFF41 is now open for Egyptian, Arab and Foreign journalists and media! Submit your application request before September 15 to get access to limited free screenings, Cairo Industry Days public sessions, the festival’s press conference room and interviews!

Farewell Youssef Cherif Rizkallah… the one who filled our hearts with love for cinema. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to his family and all film lovers in Egypt and around the Arab World.

CAIRO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OPENS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR ITS CAIRO FILM CONNECTIONS TO SUPPORT ARAB FILMMAKERS   The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) announced today that submissions are now open for its 6th Cairo Film Connection (CFC), held as part of the 2nd Cairo Industry Day...

SCREEN INTERNATIONAL TO LAUNCH THIRD EDITION OF ARAB STARS OF TOMORROW AT THE CAIRO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL  Screen International will bring its acclaimed talent-spotting initiative to Cairo this November    Cannes, 19 May 2019: Screen International announced today it will launch ‘Arab Stars of...

جوائز مهرجان القاهرة السينمائى الدولى الأربعون CIFF 40 Result (20 – 29 نوفمبر 2018)   جائزة صندق الأمم المتحدة للشباب UNFPA Award ورد مسموم (مصر) Poisonous Roses (Egypt) ******************************* مسابقة سينما الغد للأفلام القصيرة Cinema of Tomorrow Short Film Competition تنويه خاص Special Ment...

Mohamed Hefzy: “CIFF’s history drives us towards a special mission for excellence.” Samir Sabry and Hassan Hosny: “It’s a pleasure to receive honors from the CIFF in our life time.” Pavel Lungin: “Cairo deserves to be a capital for world cinema.” Peter Greenaway: “The art of cinema changes over time...

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‘Green Book’ Opens the 40th Edition Cairo International Film Festival Winner of Toronto International Film Festival’s coveted People’s Choice Award to have its MENA premiere at CIFF Cairo, 24 October 2018: Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), held from the 20th to the 29th of November has annou...

The Cairo Film Connection 2018 Announces Initial Selection of Film Projects The Cairo Film Connection (CFC) team has received a total of 107 project submissions for feature narrative films and documentaries in development and in post-production.  The film projects came from across Syria, Lebanon, Li...

Cairo International Film Festival submissions to 40th edition closed   Cairo 2nd October, 2018 Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) announced that submissions for its 40th edition taking place from 20th till 29th November is now closed. It’s worth noting that the current edition has a...

In its 40th edition, to be held from 20th till 29th November, the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced establishing a special section titled “Arab Female Directors”.  This showcase will celebrate eight Arab women who have accomplished great achievements in filmmaking, a...