Cairo Film Market 2026

Where Europe, Africa and Asia meet to co-produce, buy and sell. Cairo Film Market takes place at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, 14–19 November 2026, during the 47th Cairo International Film Festival.

Meet broadcast buyers, distributors, producers and financiers in the heart of Cairo. For stand reservations and availability, contact market@ciff.org.eg.

Meet the buyers

Two buyer pools, one market: more than 50 buyers from major European broadcasters, alongside buyers from the Gulf, Africa and Asia.

European broadcast buyers

Delegates from France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium and Spain bring new opportunities for acquisitions and distribution.

Access across three regions

• The Gulf: GCC broadcasters, streamers and financiers.

• Africa: pan-African distributors and co-production partners.

• Asia: platforms and acquisition executives.

Who should exhibit?

Sales and distribution companies

Meet broadcast buyers directly, connect with buyers from the Gulf, Africa and Asia, and present your catalogue to acquisition teams.

Production companies

Find co-production partners across three continents, connect with financing and completion funds, and meet crews in Egypt, Africa and Asia.

Sponsors

Reach more than 2,000 industry professionals through the official catalogue, with visibility across the festival and the market.

Stands and pavilions

Choose a stand size and preferred number. The market team will confirm availability, rates and next steps.

10 m² · 3–4 people

Stand numbers: 1, 5, 9, 12, 13, 16, 20, 24, 26, 32.

Includes a fascia panel with company name, three spotlights, information counter, 43-inch TV screen, round table, two chairs, two lounge chairs, brochure rack, carpet and two planters.

6.2 m² · 2–3 people

Stand numbers: 4, 11, 14, 21, 27, 31, 33, 37.

Includes a fascia panel with company name, two spotlights, information counter, round table, two chairs, carpet and two planters.

3 m² · 1–2 people

Stand numbers: 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30, 34, 35, 36.

Includes a fascia panel with company name, one spotlight, high stool, brochure rack, carpet and one planter.

Included with every stand

Company logo on the booth, an advertisement in the official catalogue, social media promotion, a listing on the official market website, access to the curated industry guest list and discounted rates at partner hotels.

Stands 5–9, 26–31 and 32–37 are inside pavilions reserved for delegates.

The venue

The market takes place at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, on the Nile in the heart of Cairo, during the 47th Cairo International Film Festival. Exhibitors can access discounted rates at partner hotels.

How to reserve a stand

1. Choose your preferred stand size and number from the options above.

2. Email your company details and preferred stand numbers to market@ciff.org.eg.

3. The market team will confirm availability, rates and next steps.

For sponsorship and buyer-meeting enquiries, email market@ciff.org.eg.