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Egypt / The El Gouna Film Festival pushed back to 2023

El Gouna Film Festival

The 6th El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) in Egypt, originally scheduled for October 13th – 22nd has been postponed until next year. Created in 2017, the festival has been described as one of the Middle East’s premier art and film events. The organizers announced the news in a press release on June 19th. “Given the …

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The Arab World / Netflix and AFAC have awarded 5 Arab women producers and directors

Netflix

In partnership with the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC), Netflix has announced the five Arab women directors and producers who will receive the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity. Created in 2021 this fund “is a dedicated effort to create new opportunities for under-represented communities within entertainment,” according to the Netflix web site. The …

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Egypt / The Arabic adaptation of the American series Suits is available

Suits Arabia

Since April 2nd the Arabic adaptation of Suits has been available on the OSN (Orbit Showtime Network) satellite television service. Originally produced in the United States by Universal, the American version was a major success, with 9 seasons broadcast between 2011 and 2019. This adaptation was made by the Egyptian company TVision Media Production in …

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Palestine / “The Devil’s Driver” wins the Jury award at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival

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The Thessaloniki Documentary Festival was held from March 10th to 20th. Shown in competition with 12 other selected features, The Devil’s Driver won the Special Jury award. The jury – Angeleki Aristomenopoulou, Michael Graversen and Laurien ten Houten – said the “film shines a light on burning issues and gives a voice to a group …

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Morocco / The Marrakesh International Film Festival returns from November 11th to 19th 2022

Festival International du Film de Marrakech

In a recent press release, the Marrakesh International Film Festival Foundation announced that its 19th edition will be held from November 11th to 19th. The last two festivals were postponed because of the pandemic, and the Foundation has said that“this year’s event will take into account the evolving health situation in Morocco and in the …

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Spain / The Cine por Mujeres festival is back for the 5th time

Cine por Mujeres

Created in 2018, this festival purely for women directors Cine Por Mujeres (Films by Women) returns for a 5th year in Madrid from October 25th to November 6th. The role of women in film-making has long been underrated: it wasn’t until 2010 that a woman won the Oscar for Best Director – Kathryn Bigelow; in …

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Jordan / Commitment to sexual equality during the 10th Women’s Film Week in Amman

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International Women’s Rights Day on March 8th was the occasion for Jordan’s Royal Film Commission to open the 10th Women’s Film Week in Amman. The event is organized under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Basma, Honorary Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women, and in partnership with UN Women. Since its creation in 2012 the …

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