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RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Beat the Lotto coming to cinemas next month
Beat the Lotto, the award-winning documentary from director Ross Whitaker (Between Land and Sea, Katie), will be released in cinemas on Friday 4 July. The film "charts the true story that captivated Ireland in 1992; the syndicate helmed by mathematician Stefan Klincewicz and their attempt to cover close to two million combinations and guarantee a rollover Lotto jackpot win". Describing his film as "a reflection of Ireland in the 1990s", director Whitaker said: "We wanted to make a film that encouraged people to reflect on what side they take - are they in favour of the syndicate who are trying to beat the system, or the trusted national institution that was a very positive force in 1990s Ireland? "It was enjoyable to build the film to an exciting climax and for the audience to wonder who would win out in the end." Beat the Lotto received its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival in February 2025, winning the Best Irish Film award from the Dublin Film Critics' Circle.
Broadcast Pro
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
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.
CairoScene
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Mohamed Tarek Named Artistic Director of Cairo Int'l Film Festival
Festival president Hussein Fahmy announced the appointment during the Berlin International Film Festival. Feb 17, 2025 The Cairo International Film Festival has named Mohamed Tarek as its new artistic director, following his tenure as deputy artistic director. Festival president Hussein Fahmy announced the appointment during the Berlin International Film Festival. Since its inception in 1976, the Cairo International Film Festival has been a cornerstone of the region's cinematic landscape, held annually at the Cairo Opera House. Tarek's career spans film programming, festival consultancy, and jury roles at major international festivals. A graduate of the Locarno Industry Academy in Beirut and the Durban Talents programme, he has worked with CIFF, Dublin International Film Festival, El Gouna Film Festival, and Manassat Film Festival. His expertise also extends to projects with El Nahda Association, MedFest Egypt, and the Goethe Institute Cairo.
See - Sada Elbalad
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- 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
- Entertainment
- 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.
