Selected International Film Festivals
Cairo International Film Festival
Cairo International Film Festival
17 Kasr el Nil Street
Cairo
Egypt
phone +20 23 92 35 62
fax +20 23 93 89 79
President
Dr. Ezzat Abou Ouf
Year of Foundation 1976
Event Date from 26 November 2012 till 06 December 2012
in Cairo, Egypt
International Competition
Sections Competition (20 films from 20 countries), Out of Competition - Festival of Festivals, Information Section, Retrospective, Tributes, Special Sections, Film Market
Terms of Entry films must have been produced after July 2010, no prior screening in competition at other international festivals
Subtitles English subtitles necessary
Format 35 mm
Registration Deadline 15 September 2012
Fees none
Prizes/Awards Golden Pyramid (Best Film), Silver Pyramid (Special Jury Prize), Best Actor/Actress, Best Director, Best Script, Best First or Second Work of a Director, Best Artistic Contribution
Number of Films Shown 160 films from 44 countries
Media Coverage no information available
Specific Characteristics Recognized by FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations) as Competitive Feature Film Festival (so-called "A-Festival").Evaluation Contact with the festival and access of information are rather difficult. Even though it is not a relevant event from a business point of view, the festival does attract a huge number of local spectators. Directors/right holders should accompany their films to ensure proper projection conditions and adequate return shipment of the print.
