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CineMAD Launches: Bridging Festivals and Audiences Across MENA
22 Nov, 2025
Summary
- CineMAD, a new film season, will feature acclaimed Arab films.
- It aims to connect festival success with local audiences in MENA.
- The initiative launches in December 2025 with a Cairo event.
A groundbreaking three-month film season, CineMAD, is launching across the Middle East and North Africa. Spearheaded by Cairo-based Mad Solutions, this initiative seeks to bring critically acclaimed Arab films from the festival circuit to a wider audience.
The program is designed to create a robust ecosystem for Arab cinema, extending beyond festival recognition. CineMAD aims to foster collaboration among various cultural entities and the creative community, ensuring Arab festival titles become a staple in mainstream cinema culture.
CineMAD commences in December 2025 with a special opening event in Cairo. This launch will feature a selection of short films that intersect filmmaking with the region's vibrant music scene, promising an engaging start to the season.
