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Daily News Egypt
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Suez Canal Bank, Mastercard send lucky cardholder to Venice Film Festival in exclusive ‘Spend & Win' campaign
Suez Canal Bank, in partnership with Mastercard, has successfully concluded its 'Spend & Win' campaign, awarding one lucky winner and a guest an exclusive, all-expenses-paid trip to the 82nd Venice International Film Festival — one of the world's most prestigious cultural events. This unique reward highlights the shared commitment of both institutions to deliver exceptional, lifestyle-enhancing experiences to their valued clientele. Running from May 9 to June 9, 2025, the campaign was open to Suez Canal Bank Mastercard Platinum credit cardholders. To qualify, participants needed to make at least one transaction of EGP 10,000 or more during the campaign period, with a total minimum spend of EGP 50,000 per card. Eligible cardholders were automatically entered into a draw for the grand prize: an unforgettable Venice Film Festival experience. The campaign spotlighted the Mastercard Platinum credit card, positioning it not just as a financial tool, but as a gateway to premium experiences around the world. Mohamed Assem, Country Manager for Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon at Mastercard, stated: 'For over 25 years, Mastercard has led the way in connecting people to their passions through our Priceless platform. This collaboration with Suez Canal Bank continues that tradition by offering cardholders access to one of the globe's most iconic cultural events. It's a testament to how Mastercard turns everyday spending into unforgettable memories.' Akef Elmaghraby, CEO and Managing Director of Suez Canal Bank, said: 'We are proud to reward our winner with a truly exceptional experience at the Venice International Film Festival. This initiative reflects our vision of providing more than just financial services — it's about elevating our customers' lifestyles through exclusive partnerships like this one with Mastercard.' Suez Canal Bank's Mastercard Platinum credit card offers a wealth of benefits that go far beyond banking. Cardholders enjoy access to over 1,200 VIP airport lounges worldwide, a comprehensive medical tourism concierge for travelers, and premium discounts across travel, shopping, and entertainment. In addition, clients receive complimentary Concierge services — acting as a personal assistant to help manage daily tasks, including travel arrangements, personal shopping, and even government paperwork. This campaign is a clear reflection of Suez Canal Bank and Mastercard's ongoing strategy to redefine banking through innovation, exclusivity, and meaningful customer experiences. By transforming routine spending into opportunities for global adventures, the partnership continues to set a high bar in customer engagement and satisfaction.
Broadcast Pro
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
La Biennale di Venezia opens call for 13th Final Cut in Venice programme
The programme breeding talents and awards that supports films in post-production from Africa and the Middle East. La Biennale di Venezia has announced the opening of submissions for the 13th edition of Final Cut in Venice. The deadline for submitting projects is set for June 9, 2025. The upcoming edition of Final Cut in Venice will be held from August 31 to September 2, 2025, as part of the Venice Production Bridge during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, which will run from August 27 to September 6, 2025, on the Lido di Venezia. Launched in 2013, the Final Cut in Venice programme has played a vital role in supporting the completion of high-quality films from Africa and the Middle East, including Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Yemen. It has become a key platform for nurturing emerging talents and facilitating international recognition and awards for films from these regions. Filmmakers interested in participating must complete the pre-selection online entry form and send all required materials by the June 9 deadline. The three-day programme will showcase selected films-in-progress in working copy form to an audience of industry professionals, including producers, buyers, distributors and festival programmers. These screenings are open exclusively to accredited Industry pass holders. In addition to public screenings, a full day of individual meetings will take place on September 2, allowing filmmakers to connect directly with industry stakeholders. The programme will culminate in the awarding of both in-kind and cash prizes aimed at supporting the films' post-production phases. For the ninth consecutive year, La Biennale di Venezia will present a €5,000 award to the best film in post-production. This prize will be decided by a three-member jury appointed by the Festival Director. All other awards will be determined by the Festival Director in collaboration with Final Cut in Venice supporters. Confirmed supporters of the 2025 edition include: 196 Media, M74srl, Cinémathèque Afrique (Institut Français), El Gouna Film Festival, Festival International du Film d'Amiens, Festival International de Films de Fribourg, Laser Film, MAD Solutions, Mnemonica, Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, Oticons, Red Sea Fund, Rai Cinema, Studio A Fabrica, Sub-Ti Ltd, Sub-Ti Access Srl and Titra Film. For the fourth consecutive year, the Red Sea International Film Festival will provide additional support to the Final Cut in Venice initiative. The 82nd Venice International Film Festival, under the direction of Alberto Barbera and organised by La Biennale di Venezia, will be held from August 27 to September 6, 2025, continuing its long-standing tradition of championing global cinema.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Werner Herzog to receive Venice Int'l Film Festival's Lifetime Golden Lion
April 8 (UPI) -- German filmmaker Werner Herzog was announced as the recipient of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. The festival, scheduled for Aug. 27-Sept. 6 as part of La Biennale di Venezia, will see Herzog officially presented with the award, after the board of directors accepted the recommendation of Alberto Barbera, the festival's artistic director. Herzog is known for directing films including Signs of Life; Nosferatu the Vampyre; Aguirre, the Wrath of God; Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans and Grizzly Man. His acting credits include The Mandalorian, Parks & Recreation and the film Jack Reacher. "I feel deeply honored to receive a Lifetime Achievement Honorary Golden Lion by the Venice Biennale," Herzog said in a statement. "I have always tried to be a Good Soldier of Cinema, and this feels like a medal for my work. Thank you. However, I have not gone into retirement. I work as always." #BiennaleCinema2025 The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of #Venezia82 goes to the great German director #WernerHerzog. "I feel deeply honoured to receive a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement by #LaBiennaleDiVenezia. I have always tried to be a Good Soldier of Cinema, and... La Biennale di Venezia (@la_Biennale) April 8, 2025 Herzog has just completed a documentary called Ghost Elephants in Africa and is starting filming for his next feature film, Bucking Fastard, in Ireland. "I am developing an animated film, based on my novel, The Twilight World, and I am acting the voice of a creature in Bong Joon Ho's upcoming animated film. I am not done yet," Herzog said. Barbera praised Herzog as "a physical filmmaker and indefatigable hiker." "Herzog constantly crosses the planet Earth pursuing hitherto unseen images, testing our ability to look, challenging us to grasp what lies beyond the appearance of reality and probing the limits of filmic representation in an unflagging search for a higher, ecstatic truth and new sensorial experiences," the artistic director said.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Werner Herzog to Receive Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival
Werner Herzog will receive the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival this August. 'I feel deeply honored to receive a Lifetime Achievement Honorary Golden Lion by the Venice Biennale. I have always tried to be a Good Soldier of Cinema, and this feels like a medal for my work. Thank you,' the director said in a Tuesday statement. 'However, I have not gone into retirement. I work as always. A few weeks ago, I just finished a documentary in Africa, 'Ghost Elephants,' and at this moment, I am shooting my next feature film, 'Bucking Fastard,' in Ireland. I am developing an animated film, based on my novel, 'The Twilight World,' and I am acting the voice of a creature in Bong Joon-ho's upcoming animated film. I am not done yet.' The La Biennale board of directors selected Herzog upon the recommendation from VFF artistic director Alberto Barbera. 'A physical filmmaker and indefatigable hiker, Werner Herzog constantly crosses the planet Earth pursuing hitherto unseen images, testing our ability to look, challenging us to grasp what lies beyond the appearance of reality and probing the limits of filmic representation in an unflagging search for a higher, ecstatic truth and new sensorial experiences,' Barbera shared. 'Establishing himself as one of the major innovators of New German Cinema with films such as 'Signs of Life,' 'Nosferatu the Vampyre,' 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God,' 'Fitzcarraldo,' 'Bad Lieutenant,' Port of Call: New Orleans' and 'Grizzly Man,' he has never ceased from testing the limits of the film language, belying the traditional distinction between documentary and fiction, and at the same time proposing a radical investigation of the topics of communication, the relationship between images and music, and of the infinite beauty of nature and its inevitable corruption.' 'Herzog's career is both fascinating and hazardous because it involves total commitment and putting oneself on the line to the point of physical risk, where catastrophe constantly lurks,' he continued. 'A brilliant narrator of unusual stories, Herzog is also the last heir of the great tradition of German romanticism, a visionary humanist, and a tireless explorer dedicated to perpetual wandering, in search (as he said) 'of a decent and fitting place for mankind, a Landscape of the Soul.'' Other past recipients of this honor include David Cronenberg, Jane Fonda, Julie Andrews, David Lynch, Pedro Almodóvar, Tilda Swinton, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Redford, Tim Burton, Jamie Lee Curtis, Hayao Miyazaki and, most recently, Peter Weir and Sigourney Weaver in 2024. The 2025 Venice Film Festival will take place on the Italian island of Lido di Venezia from Aug. 27-Sept. 6. The post Werner Herzog to Receive Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival appeared first on TheWrap.
