Cairo Film Connection (CFC) CFC invites international producers, film financiers and film distributors as well as representatives from funding bodies, sales agents and TV channels to come together to initiate international co-productions and partnerships with films from the Arab world. A maximum of 15 projects is selected and invited to attend CFC. CFC is a space for Arab filmmakers to initiate connections and receive the support they need to bring their films to completion. In addition, a jury comprised of prominent film professionals will select projects to receive cash and in-kind awards as presented by CFC valuable partners.

Annually changing in-kind and cash awards

The director of the project has to have directed a minimum of one film, whether short or feature-length film before.

The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) is an annual gathering organized by the Ministry of Culture in Egypt. Launched in 1976, it is one of the 15 festivals accorded category “A” status by the International Federation of Film Producers. It is the oldest event in Africa and the Middle East. CIFF aims to contribute towards the development of the art and science of film and encourage intercultural dialogue. (ciff.org.eg)