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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MALTA / The Malta Film Commission assesses the past 8 years

During a New Year’s speech, the Malta Film Commissioner, Johann Grech, reviewed his eight years at the helm of the commission. “In eight years,” he said, “two hundred productions have been filmed, spending approximately €730 million locally.” He estimates that the film industry has contributed nearly €1.5 billion to the Maltese economy. Johann Grech also …

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COURTMED – MEDITERRANEAN SHORT FILMS COMPETITION

For students and young filmmakers The CMCA – Centre Méditerranéen de la Communication Audiovisuelle – is organising the 3rd CourtMed short films competition. Open to students at universities, film schools and journalism schools, as well as to young filmmakers who have recently graduated, this competition aims to promote the work and vision of young mediterranean …

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SPAIN / Ibizacinefest organises its 9th edition

The 9th Ibiza International Independent Film Festival, Ibizacinefest, ran from February 28th to March 9th. This year the festival offered many films, including several premieres for the Balearic Islands and Spain, activities for industry professionals, short film sections to discover and promote local talent and an educational programme with special screenings for young people. Six …

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ALGERIA / A documentary being made about Constantine

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As the Amazigh New Year was being celebrated in Constantine, Ali Aissaoui began filming The Roché, a documentary about the city’s history. Produced by the Malek Haddad Cultural Centre, this 52-minute documentary will retrace the history of this pre-Roman town built on a rocky plateau. Filming will take place in the heart of the city …

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MOROCCO – EGYPT / The Moroccan film “Ana Machi Ana” dubbed into Egyptian Arabic

Hicham El Jebbari’s Ana Machi Ana is the first Moroccan feature to be dubbed into Egyptian Arabic and distributed in Egyptian cinemas. Interviewed by the online magazine 360, the director said he is: “very proud of this initiative, a first for a Moroccan film. By dubbing Ana Machi Ana into Egyptian Arabic we wanted to …

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