Lights, camera, action! The El Gouna Film Festival is back and accepting submissions for its highly anticipated 6th edition, scheduled to take place from October 12 to 20, 2023, in the stunning location of El Gouna. As one of the leading festivals in the MENA region, El Gouna Film Festival offers filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their work to a passionate and knowledgeable audience. With a balanced combination of premieres, international competitions, live music shows, and star-studded red carpets, the festival has gained recognition as a showcase for the finest cinematic works.

So, are you a filmmaker looking for a platform to showcase your masterpiece? Do you want to connect with filmmakers from around the world in the spirit of cooperation and cultural exchange? If yes, then submit your film to the El Gouna Film Festival 2023, and join the list of talented filmmakers that have been part of this exciting and prestigious event.

Let’s dive into the details of this fantastic festival.

About El Gouna Film Festival

El Gouna Film Festival is a vibrant and progressive festival that takes place in the beautiful city of El Gouna. The festival is not only known for its beauty but also for its strong support of the arts and creativity. It offers filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their work to a passionate and knowledgeable audience.

The festival’s main goal is to connect filmmakers from the region with their international counterparts in the spirit of cooperation and cultural exchange. The festival is committed to discovering new voices and being a catalyst for the development of cinema in the Arab world.

El Gouna Film Festival offers a platform for films with various themes, including humanitarian, environmental, ecological, and wildlife-related issues. Selected films will compete for El Gouna star awards and US $234,000 total cash prize through the festival’s Feature Narrative Competition, Feature Documentary Competition, or Short Film Competition.

Films with a humanitarian theme will be eligible to compete for the Cinema for Humanity Audience Award, while films that share knowledge and/or raise awareness on issues related to the environment, ecology or wildlife, as well as their sustainability and importance, will be considered for El Gouna Green Star Award.

Moreover, the festival offers a fantastic opportunity for filmmakers to connect with their peers from around the world, network with industry professionals, and showcase their work to a passionate and knowledgeable audience.

Over the past five years, GFF has secured its place as an artistic leader in the region, with steadily growing support from the cinematic community and film industry professionals. Every year, the festival witnesses a growing number of film submissions. These films, together with others selected from international festivals as well as film sales, agencies, distribution, and production companies, form a unique cinematic selection that is the cornerstone of the festival’s success and its growing impact.

The deadline for submissions is August 12, 2023. The Entry form and complete information regarding eligibility for submission can be found on the festival’s website: www.elgounafilmfestival.com.

Don’t miss the chance to showcase your cinematic work at one of the leading festivals in the MENA region. Submit your film now to the El Gouna Film Festival 2023 and join the growing list of talented filmmakers that have been part of this exciting and prestigious event.