Luxor African Film Festival Prepares for Its 14th Edition

Screening and Selection Committee Assembles

Screenwriter Sayed Fouad, founder and president of the Luxor African Film Festival, has announced that the committee for viewing and selecting films for the 14th session has begun its work. The committee started reviewing films starting from August 1st, and the application form for accepting films in the four main competitions has been launched.

Competitions and Selection Process

The four main competitions are the feature film competition (narrative, documentary, and animation), the short film competition (documentary, narrative, and animation), the diaspora film competition, and the national competition for films by Egyptian students studying cinema in Egypt. Films will continue to be received on the festival website until October 30, 2024, provided that all submitted films were produced in 2024 and have not been previously shown in Egypt.

Philosophy of the Festival

Director Azza El-Husseini, founder and director of the festival, revealed the members of the film viewing and selection committee for the fourteenth session, saying: “The committee for this session consists of multidisciplinary filmmakers: director Ahmed Rashwan, film critic Osama Abdel Fattah, editor and writer Safaa El-Leithy, screenwriter Shahira Salam, and screenwriter Sayed Fouad.”

Azza El-Husseiny explained that the festival works through two axes. The first axis is the interest in building partnerships with African filmmakers, and the second axis is supporting young filmmakers in the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Festival Schedule and Organization

The 14th edition of the Luxor African Film Festival will kick off on January 9, 2024, and will continue until January 14, 2024, in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor. The honorary president of the upcoming edition is the great star Mahmoud Hemeida. The festival is organized by the Independent Young Artists Foundation for Support and Development, a non-profit civil organization.

Partnerships and Collaborations

The festival is held in partnership with the Egyptian Ministries of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Youth and Sports, and Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with Luxor Governorate, and under the auspices of the Cinematographers Syndicate, the National Bank of Egypt, and Misr International Films Company.

Conclusion

The Luxor African Film Festival continues to support and promote African filmmakers and emerging talent, while also building partnerships with other international film organizations. With its commitment to showcasing high-quality films and nurturing young talent, the festival has established itself as a prominent event in the world of African cinema.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the submission dates for the festival?

A: The submission dates for the festival are from August 1st to October 30, 2024.

Q: What are the categories for submission?

A: The categories for submission include feature film (narrative, documentary, and animation), short film (documentary, narrative, and animation), diaspora film competition, and national competition for films by Egyptian students studying cinema in Egypt.

Q: Can I submit a film that was previously shown in Egypt?

A: No, all submitted films must not have been previously shown in Egypt.