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22 Apr 2026

CIFF Continues its Collaboration with the Cannes Marché du Film and Sitges Festival, Championing "Rock, Paper, Sea" in the "Fantastic 7" Initiative

The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) is pleased to announce its continued collaboration in the "Fantastic 7" initiative, a joint effort between the Marché du Film at the Cannes Film Festival and the Sitges – Inte...

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20 Apr 2026

CIFF Signs Twinning Agreement with China’s Hainan Island Film Festival

Renowned artist Hussein Fahmy, President of Cairo International Film Festival, signed a twinning agreement and a comprehensive memorandum of understanding with Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF). The signi...

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16 Apr 2026

Honoring President of Cairo International Film Festival at Film Culture Carnival in China

Chinese Minister Shen Haixiong, President of China Media Group (CMG), honored renowned actor Hussein Fahmy, President of Cairo International Film Festival, during 2026 Yangtze River Delta Film Culture Carnival held in Ni...

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15 Apr 2026

CIFF Announces the Opening of Submissions for its 47th Edition

Cairo International Film Festival management announced the opening of film submissions for its 47th edition, scheduled to take place from November 11 to 20, 2026. Submissions from filmmakers worldwide will be accepted st...

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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. Th

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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 e

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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 Cu

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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

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