British Director Hogg to Lead El Gouna Film Festival Jury

British director Joanna Hogg is set to lead the jury at Egypt's El Gouna Film Festival, taking place from October 15-23. Hogg, recognized as a leading auteur in the U.K., will also share her insights in a masterclass titled "Life Into Film."

The festival, located in the Red Sea resort town approximately 250 miles south of Cairo, has revealed its full jury rosters. The main jury will include notable figures such as Egyptian actress Nahed El Sebaie and composer Khaled Hammad.

Joining them are Iraqi-Kurdish filmmaker Shawkat Amin Korki and Turkish director Yeşim Ustaoğlu. The documentary competition jury will be headed by Swiss-Iraqi artist Samir, alongside filmmakers Aboozar Amini and Julie Frères, Zurich Film Festival director Reta Guetg, and Lebanese editor Gladys Joujou.

Furthermore, the short films competition jury will feature Saudi director Meshal AlJaser, Tunisian director Amel Guellaty, and Greek actor Christos Passalis, highlighting a diverse international presence.