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El Gouna Fest: New Era of Film Discovery
16 Oct
Summary
- Festival aims to spotlight emerging filmmakers and overlooked titles.
- New focus on connecting Arab filmmakers with the international industry.
- El Gouna expands to include genre cinema and television series.
The El Gouna Film Festival, under new artistic director Andrew Mohsen, is embarking on a transformative journey with a primary focus on "discovery." This vision seeks to expand the festival's scope beyond showcasing established award winners from major international events.
Mohsen, a veteran of the Cairo International Film Festival, intends to deepen the festival's engagement with Arab filmmakers aiming for international recognition. A significant emphasis will be placed on fostering connections with filmmakers across Africa, particularly given the intense competition for projects on the international festival circuit.
The festival is also broadening its programming to include a larger presence for genre cinema, reflecting its increasing prominence globally. Furthermore, El Gouna is launching CineGouna Series, an extension of its industry arm dedicated to the burgeoning television series market.
This strategic expansion aims to position El Gouna as an essential meeting point for Arab filmmakers and the global industry. Mohsen also expressed a desire to see acclaimed directors Guillermo del Toro and Park Chan-wook participate in future editions.
