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18-02-2025
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Cairo International Film Festival appoints new artistic director
Tarek will replace Egyptian critic Essam Zakaria, who served as the festival's artistic director in its 45th edition. Egyptian film critic and programmer Mohamed Tarek has been named the new artistic director of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), assuming the role with immediate effect. The appointment was announced by festival president Hussein Fahmy at the Berlinale. Tarek succeeds Essam Zakaria, who served as artistic director for the 45th edition last year. Having previously worked as an artistic consultant for CIFF in 2023 and as deputy artistic director in 2022, Tarek brings extensive experience to the role. In addition to his work with CIFF, Tarek is a programmer at Cinema Akil in the UAE, a short film programmer for the Dublin International Film Festival, and a project director for 'Cinema for Development' at Cairo's Jesuit Cultural Centre. His past roles include film programmer at El Gouna Film Festival, selection committee member at Durban FilmMart, and consultant for MedFest Egypt and the Goethe-Institut. He is also an alumnus of the Locarno Industry Academy in Beirut and the Durban Talents programme. Fahmy, who has led CIFF since 2022, stated that Tarek's appointment is part of the festival's early preparations for its upcoming edition, set to take place from November 12-21.
Al-Ahram Weekly
16-02-2025
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Film critic Mohamed Tarek named artistic director of Cairo Int'l Film Festival - Screens - Arts & Culture
Actor Hussein Fahmy, president of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), announced that film critic, festival programmer, and cultural manager Mohamed Tarek has been appointed the artistic director of the festival's 46th edition. Fahmy announced this during his participation in the ongoing Berlin International Film Festival — Berlinale (13-23 February). He added that this move is part of the early preparations for the CIFF's 46th edition. This marks Tarek's first official artistic director task after serving as the deputy artistic director. Tarek graduated from the Locarno Industry Academy in Beirut and the Durban Talents programme. He has worked as a short film programmer at the CIFF, Dublin International Film Festival, El Gouna Film Festival, and Manassat Film Festival. Moreover, he served as the Cinema for Development Project Manager at El Nahda Association (Jesuit Cairo). Tarek has a broad and impactful presence in the film industry, having worked as a Selection Committee member for the Durban Film Content Shop, consultant for MedFest Egypt, and advisor to the Goethe Institute Cairo. He has also been a member of multiple prestigious juries, including the 65th International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film (2022), the 9th African Film Festival Luxor (2020), and the 4th Amman International Film Festival (2023). Additionally, he was a member of the Arab Cinema Centre jury for Best European Film. Tarek authored important research, including "Shaping the Narrative: Women at the Heart of the Amman Film Festival," published during the 4th Amman International Film Festival, and "On Family and Motherhood," published during the 65th International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film. He is also a member of the Egyptian Film Critics Association, further solidifying his influence and expertise within the international film community. Tarek will replace Egyptian critic Essam Zakaria, who served as the festival's artistic director in its 45th edition (2024). The Cairo International Film Festival, founded in 1976, is one of the region's most prestigious film festivals and the only one in the Arab world and Africa accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). The dates of the CIFF's 46th edition are yet to be revealed. Short link:
See - Sada Elbalad
15-02-2025
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- See - Sada Elbalad
Cairo International Film Festival Announces Its New Artistic Management from Berlinale
Ali abo dashish The president of the Cairo International Film Festival, Hussein Fahmy, has announced that film critic and programmer Mohamed Tarek will assume the role of Artistic Director for the festival's 46th edition. The announcement was made during their participation in the Berlin International Film Festival. Fahmy stated that this step is part of the early preparations for the upcoming edition, marking Tarek's first official mission since his appointment. It aligns with a development plan aimed at delivering an outstanding edition that keeps pace with global cinematic trends and reinforces the festival's position among major international film events. Mohamed Tarek is a film critic, festival programmer, and cultural manager. He previously served as the artistic consultant for the Cairo Film Festival's last edition and was the deputy artistic director for its 44th edition. He is also a programmer at Cinema Akil, the short film programmer for the Dublin International Film Festival, and the project director of "Cinema for Development" at the Jesuit Cultural Center in Cairo. Tarek has previously worked as a film programmer at El Gouna Film Festival, a selection committee member at the Durban FilmMart, and a consultant for MedFest Egypt and the Goethe-Institut. He is an alumnus of the Locarno Industry Academy in Beirut and the Durban Talents program and a member of the Egyptian Film Critics Association. Founded in 1976, the Cairo International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the region and the only one in the Arab world and Africa accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). Meanwhile, the Berlin International Film Festival, established in 1951, is one of the world's most significant film events. It annually gathers top filmmakers and critics from around the globe and is renowned for its diverse film programs and openness to various cultures. This makes it a key platform for film promotion and international collaboration among filmmakers.
See - Sada Elbalad
15-02-2025
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- See - Sada Elbalad
CIFF Announces New Artistic Management
The president of the Cairo International Film Festival, Hussein Fahmy, has announced that film critic and programmer Mohamed Tarek will assume the role of Artistic Director for the festival's 46th edition. The announcement was made during their participation in the Berlin International Film Festival. Fahmy stated that this step is part of the early preparations for the upcoming edition, marking Tarek's first official mission since his appointment. It aligns with a development plan aimed at delivering an outstanding edition that keeps pace with global cinematic trends and reinforces the festival's position among major international film events. Mohamed Tarek is a film critic, festival programmer, and cultural manager. He previously served as the artistic consultant for the Cairo Film Festival's last edition and was the deputy artistic director for its 44th edition. He is also a programmer at Cinema Akil, the short film programmer for the Dublin International Film Festival, and the project director of "Cinema for Development" at the Jesuit Cultural Center in Cairo. Tarek has previously worked as a film programmer at El Gouna Film Festival, a selection committee member at the Durban FilmMart, and a consultant for MedFest Egypt and the Goethe-Institut. He is an alumnus of the Locarno Industry Academy in Beirut and the Durban Talents program and a member of the Egyptian Film Critics Association. Founded in 1976, the Cairo International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the region and the only one in the Arab world and Africa accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). Meanwhile, the Berlin International Film Festival, established in 1951, is one of the world's most significant film events. It annually gathers top filmmakers and critics from around the globe and is renowned for its diverse film programs and openness to various cultures. This makes it a key platform for film promotion and international collaboration among filmmakers.
