Tomorrow, Saturday, November 15, the Cairo Film Market will officially open as part of the Cairo Industry Days, a fundamental pillar of the 46th Cairo International Film Festival. The market will host 20 entities including producers, directors, distributors, and supporting institutions, in a dedicated space for exchanging expertise and creating collaboration opportunities between emerging talents and production entities from around the world, aiming to build sustainable bridges between creators and industry professionals.
Cairo Film Market is a key hub on the Arab film industry map, providing a comprehensive professional platform for participants to present and develop their projects while keeping abreast of the latest trends in production and distribution. This reflects the Cairo International Film Festival’s commitment to supporting the film industry in the region and enhancing the skills of its professionals, keeping pace with global developments in the field.
This year, the market welcomes the following 20 participants:
* Advanced Media
* AH Media Production
* Al Watha’iq – United Media Services
* Alexandria Short Film Festival
* Ambient Light Films
* Arab Cinema Center
* Arab Radio and Television Network
* Kats Films
* Co-Production Salon
* Coventry University
* Durban Film Market Institute
* Egypt Film Commission
* Media Production City
* Golden Panda Awards
* Hawadeet Films
* Iraqi Cinema
* Lagoon Film Production
* NAAS – Network of Alternative Arab Screens
* New Productions
* Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT)
This year, Cairo Film Market is expected to witness intensive professional meetings, presentations, and networking events aimed at supporting co-productions and bolstering the presence of Arab cinema on the international stage.
About Cairo International Film Festival
Cairo International Film Festival is one of the oldest film festivals in the Arab world and Africa, and one of the most prominent international festivals accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). Founded in 1976, it is held annually under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture. Each edition combines artistic and professional dimensions, making the festival a major platform for cultural dialogue and enhancing the presence of Arab cinema internationally.
