Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the opening of submissions for the 11th edition of the Cairo Film Connection, part of the festival’s 46th edition, scheduled to take place from November 12 to 21, 2025. Applications will be accepted from May 7 through August 1, 2025, via the festival’s official website: www.ciff.org.eg. Cairo Film […]

Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the opening of film submissions for its 46th edition, scheduled to take place from November 12 to 21, 2025. Filmmakers can submit their works via the festival’s official website starting today, April 20, through August 1, 2025. The early bird window remains open until May 31. Festival President, […]

The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) announced on Thursday the selection of the project “Ayin Hara”, directed by Iraqi filmmaker Yasir Kareem, to represent the festival at the prestigious Fantastic 7 initiative. Held annually as part of the Cannes Film Festival, Fantastic 7 is a collaboration between the Cannes Marché du Film and the Sitges […]

As part of joint efforts to enhance the presence of Egyptian cinema on the international stage and position Egypt as an attractive destination for film production, the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced its return to Marché du film de Cannes )Cannes Film Market( through a joint pavilion, in collaboration with the El Gouna […]

Cairo Film Connection (CFC) has announced the selected projects for its 10th edition, which will take place during the 45th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) from November 17 to 20. The lineup features 18 projects from ten countries, spanning both post-production and development stages. The selected works include six from Egypt, two each from Tunisia, […]

Cairo International Film Festival signed a cooperation agreement with Sofitel El Gezirah Hotel in Cairo to be the official partner to host all stars and guests of festival during its 45th session, to be held from November 13 to 22. The agreement was signed by CIFF President, Actor Hussein Fahmy, and Mohamed Fawzy, Director of […]

The Casablanca Arab Film Festival is set to honor the President of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), actor Hussein Fahmy, in its 5th edition granting him the Special Creativity Award in recognition of his rich cinematic career, as well as his extraordinary contribution to the Egyptian and Arab film industry for more than half […]

Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) announced the signing of a joint Protocol of Cooperation with China Media Group to enhance cooperation and exchange in cinema-related areas, development of joint content on international films in both countries, as well as sharing views, and exchange of artistic and cultural expertise, professional guests, films, and juries in light […]

CIFF Announces Specialized Workshops to Support Filmmakers The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) announces organizing a number of workshops, on the sidelines of its 45th edition due to take place from 13th to 22nd of November, within the framework of the festival’s support and development of the cinema industry, as well as its contribution to […]

The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) announced its strong support to Arab Cinema both financially and artistically, in addition to expanding participation among film makers during the upcoming 45th edition of the festival which will be held from the 13th to the 22nd of November. This year, all Arab films participating in the various competitions […]