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Venice VR Expanded finalises selection for 2020 edition
31 immersive projects will be presented in Venice International Film Festival

Egyptian feature-length documentary to premiere at Toronto Film Festival
’Lift Like a Girl’ will showcase female youngster who pursues her dream to be professional weightlifter

2 out of 7 highly educated people can’t define independent women: Filmmaker
Ehab Moustafa’s film Colored Dress is one of few Egyptian films to represent independent women

Sundance TV launches MENA first short film competition
Jury prize winners’ films to be broadcast on new channel

Venice Film Festival puts final touches to upcoming 77th edition
Andrea Segre’s documentary Molecole will be pre-opening film of festival

Swinton, Hui win Golden Lions for Lifetime Achievement in Venice
The decision was made by the Board of Directors of the Biennale di Venezia upon the recommendation of Alberto Barbera, Director of the Venice Film Festival.

Daniele Luchetti’s ‘Lacci’ will open 77th Venice International Film Festival
Italian film is first local production to open major international film festival in over a decade

CIFF opens up to submissions for Cairo Film Connection 2020
Now in its seventh year, the Cairo Film Connection has provided support for Arab filmmakers to secure funding and partnership opportunities. It has helped bring the compelling and exciting stories of 100 films from the Arab region to audiences around the world.

Line-up for Locarno’s ‘Open Doors’ section screenings announced
The Open Doors section of the Swiss film festival aims to foster the development of a collaborative, independent local film scene in the areas of the world it covers.

Kate Winslet to receive TIFF Tribute Actor Award
The Academy Award-winning actress will receive the award during the 45th edition of the festival, which will be held in September.

Cannes Film Festival announces 2020 Classics section
This year’s programme selection consists of 25 feature films and seven documentaries

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan tests positive for COVID-19
Actor’s son, Abhishek, has also tested positive for virus

Venice Film Festival announces main features of 77th edition
Festival will physically take place after Italy announced cancellation of several lockdown measures

On 5th anniversary of his death, DNE celebrates the life and career of Omar Sharif
Omar Sharif and Hamama co-stared in several films, including “The Lady of the Palace”, “Struggle in the Port”, “I don’t sleep”, and “River of Love”

Egypt to launch 27th Experimental Theatre Festival online in September
Organisers found alternative solution for live theatre performances by welcoming creativity of using cameras and online programmes to present works

Like father, like son: Ahmed Khaled Saleh acting star in the making
It was great honour to partake in Al Ekhteyar TV series, I’m optimistic for second season

‘Gone with the Wind’ makes HBO Max return with commentary on slavery
The 1939 film was pulled from platform in June as BLM protests broke out across US

Film, pop stars line up for COVID-19 fundraising concert
Researchers and pharmaceutical companies worldwide are working on over 100 potential coronavirus vaccines

LFF 2020 offers hybrid format adapting to COVID-19 challenges
London Film Festival, run in partnership with American Express, said it will be adapting to the significant challenges of the year, due to the novel coronavirus

Iconic actress Ragaa El-Gedawy passes away at 81 from COVID-19
El-Gedawy was one of Egypt’s most beloved and prolific actresses, with a career spanning over six decades.

El Gouna Film Festival postponed to 23 October due to COVID-19
The festival’s management announced on Monday that its fourth edition will take place on 23 October, instead of 24 September as previously planned.

Palestine, Sudan win at Cannes Critics Awards for Arab Films
Tunisian-Egyptian actress Hend Sabry wins Best Actress for her role in Noura’s Dream

Toronto Film Festival unveils 2020 edition plans
TIFF vows re-imagined festival to feature new films, talks, interactive experiences

Cannes lifts the veil on 2020 selected films
This year’s selection, which has been divided into six categories, marks a shift away from Festival’s traditional structure

2021 Oscars postponed for 2 months due to pandemic
Eligibility window for films extended to 28 February 2021

CIFF Artistic Director resigns after backlash over ‘radical’ social media posts
Activists, social media users demanded Shawky’s sacking after previous posts featuring radical opinions surfaced

Film, music stars show solidarity with George Floyd protests
Spike Lee, Taylor Swift, and George Clooney join stars speaking out against police brutality, racism

Macao Film Festival sets dates for 2020 edition
IFFAM runs theme of ‘A Celebration Of Life and The Big Screen’, online submissions open on 15 June

Cannes reveals film selection from over 2,000 submissions
In a statement released by the festival on Friday, the films that form part of its Official Selection, released on 3 June, will premiere at other festivals.

Cairo International Film Festival starts accepting submission for 42nd edition
Mohamed Hefzy continues as festival’s president, Ahmed Shawky appointed as artistic director