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Egypt Becomes Global Filming Hotspot, Attracting Major Productions
15 Nov
Summary
- Egypt Film Commission assists over 90 international productions since 2019
- Recent high-profile shoots include "Fountain of Youth," "Inheritance," and "Wicked: For Good"
- Egypt offers competitive incentives and experienced local crews
Egypt's film industry is positioning itself as a central hub for international productions within the Arab world. Over the past few years, the Egypt Film Commission (EFC) has assisted more than 90 foreign shoots, reflecting the country's growing appeal as a filming destination.
Recent high-profile projects that have been filmed in Egypt include Guy Ritchie's "Fountain of Youth," shot at the Giza Pyramids, Neil Burger's espionage thriller "Inheritance," filmed in Cairo, and Jon M. Chu's "Wicked: For Good." Additionally, the popular YouTuber Mr. Beast's video "I Spent 100 Hours Inside the Pyramids" was also shot in the country.
The EFC has been actively promoting Egypt's unique combination of cinematic landscapes, world-renowned heritage sites, experienced local crews, and competitive production incentives. This has led to a growing number of production companies from the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Gulf region expressing strong interest in filming in Egypt.
To further strengthen its position as a regional hub, the EFC has signed memorandums of understanding with China's Ory Group and the African Film Finance Forum, with the goal of enhancing Egypt's role in international co-productions. The commission has also been collaborating with the Cairo International Film Festival and El Gouna Film Festival to present a unified Egyptian Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival, which won the Best Pavilion Design Award this year.
