Key figures in 2025
Number of submissions: 3,519, of which 91% of foreign films
Number of films selected in official sections: 153
Number of professional attendees: 927, of which 26% of foreign stakeholders
Number of journalists: 1,153

 

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Cairo International Film Festival

Cairo International Film Festival

Cairo International Film Festival is one of the oldest and most prestigious film festivals in Africa and the Middle East. Since its inception in 1976,CIFF has served as a cornerstone of the cultural landscape, providing a vital platform for both Arab and international cinema.

Date November 11-20, 2026
Country Egypt

Location
Cairo

Director(s)
Hussein Fahmi

Year of creation
1976

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Competition > Competitive and Non-competitive

Format > Feature film and Short film

Genre > Various genres

Industry activities Various activities
Premieres requirement Regional Premiere
Audience/Cash prize(s) Cash prize(s)

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