Mohamed Tarek Discusses Building Bridges Between Arab Film Festivals at Cannes 78

Mohamed Tarek commented:
"We discussed how this is a significant step for Arab festivals (4 major Arab festivals coming together for the first time) and how collaboration is the way forward for the development of films and festivals. We also talked about how to organize premiere screenings in the region without making them a barrier for audiences to access important Arab films."
The session was held inside the Egyptian Pavilion at Cannes Film Market (Marché du Film), organized jointly by Cairo International Film Festival, El Gouna Film Festival, and the Egypt Film Commission (EFC). The pavilion aims to showcase Egypt's role as a unique global filming destination and an integrated production hub, highlighting the vast production capabilities Egypt offers. It also supports young Egyptian talents through panel discussions and networking events to foster new collaborations with international filmmakers.
Notably, Cairo International Film Festival, established in 1976, is one of the most prominent festivals in the Arab world and Africa. It holds an official international classification as a Category A festival and is the only festival in the Arab world and Africa accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF).