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EGYPT / United Media Services and We R Creators organise the first summit for Arab content creators in Egypt

The Egyptian group United Media Services has announced plans to host the first international summit for Arab content creators in Egypt. Entitled “Creator Universe,” this summit, co-organised with We R Creators, will bring together creators and influencers from across the Arab world, as well as companies working in the digital and social media sectors. One …

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EGYPT / The Egyptian series “Midterm” has a billion viewers

After airing its 23rd episode, the Egyptian series Midterm has exceeded one billion views on the VOD platforms Watch IT, MBC Shahid, and social media. Produced by United Studios and directed by Mariam El-Bagoury, the series follows a group of students in an Egyptian university. Together, they face academic pressure and the challenges confronting young …

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MEDITERRANEAN / Annemarie Jacir’s Palestine 36 in Mediterranean cinemas

Palestine 36, Annemarie Jacir’s new film, is being presented in several Middle Eastern countries, including Egypt and Jordan. This regional release is part of CineMAD, a three-month pan-Arab film season showcasing films acclaimed at international festivals. The event is organised by MAD Solutions in partnership with Premiere, Empire Entertainment, Filmlab Palestine, and Easy Distribution. Set …

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MENA / BBC Studios and CosmoBlue Media move into the MENA region and Turkey

In a recent press-release, BBC Studios announced a partnership with CosmoBlue Media to “expand its footprint across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Turkey.” This collaboration will take the form of a new general-interest channel in the region and the integration of BBC Player into the Cosmo GO streaming platform. CosmoBlue will also …

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TUNISIA / Winners of the 36th Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage

The 36th Carthage Film Festival took place in Tunis from December 13th to 20th. The jury announced the winners at the closing ceremony. They gave the Tanit d’Or to Egyptian director Abu Bakr Shawky for The Stories. Inspired by his parents’ lives, the film is about the relationship between an Egyptian pianist and an Austrian …

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TUNISIA – EGYPT / “Where the Wind Comes From” wins award at the El Gouna Film Festival

At the 8th El Gouna Film Festival, Amel Guellaty’s debut feature Where the Wind Comes From won the Best Arab Fiction Film Award. Where the Wind Comes From is about a rebellious 19-year-old, Alyssa, and her shy, introverted 23-year-old best friend, Mehdi. Together, they use their imaginations to escape their bleak reality. One day they …

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EGYPT / Film editor Ahmed Hafez opens his post-production company

Egyptian film editor Ahmed Hafez has launched a post-production company, STORY STUDIO. With over 20 years in the business, Hafez has worked on numerous international blockbusters and feature films from the Arab world. His credits include the Marvel production Moon Knight, the Jordanian Inshallah a Boy by Amjad Al Rasheed and the sequel to the …

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