Winners of Alexandria Short Film Festival Now Qualify for Oscar Review
This new affiliation with the Oscars attracted submissions from over 2,000 films worldwide.
Feb 26, 2025
The Alexandria Short Film Festival has announced that, starting from its upcoming 11th edition, winners of the Hypatia Gold Award will qualify for consideration at the Academy Awards. This recognition by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences positions the festival on the global stage, offering filmmakers a direct pathway to one of the most prestigious awards in the industry.
The festival, scheduled to take place from April 27th to May 2nd, 2025, revealed its official poster, designed by Alexandrian artist Abdelrahman Ahmed. Featuring imagery that merges cinema with the city's coastal heritage, the design reinforces Alexandria as both the festival's home and a source of artistic inspiration.
Festival director Moni Mahmoud noted that this new affiliation with the Oscars elevates the competition, attracting submissions from over 2,000 films worldwide. The selection process has focused on curating a lineup that showcases diverse cinematic voices.
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