The Cairo International Film Festival has announced that it will organize 6 specialized workshops as part of its 8th edition of "Cairo Days of Cinema Industry" (CID). These workshops will take place from November 14 to 19, 2026, coinciding with the 47th edition of the festival, which will run from November 11 to 20, 2026. This comes as the festival celebrates its 50th anniversary since its inception in 1976.
The workshops are part of the festival's efforts to support cinematic talents, develop creative and technical skills, and provide opportunities for practical training and exchange of experiences with specialists in various fields of film and audiovisual content production. The program includes a variety of workshops that cover topics such as acting in front of the camera, developing film scripts, and selecting actors.
The first workshop, "Preparing Actors: Training in Front of the Camera," will be presented by acting coach Ahmed Mubarak. It aims to develop the participants' abilities to perform in front of the camera, focusing on artistic honesty, naturalness, and the ability to express a wide range of human emotions convincingly. The workshop relies on direct practical training, allowing each participant to work on a scene and film it in front of the camera.
Other workshops include "Developing a Feature Film Script," "Developing Short Series Scripts," "Selecting Actors as a Creative Process," "Production Design: Developing Visual Approach on Screen," and "Immersive Storytelling and Production Lab." These workshops will be conducted in cooperation with several specialized institutions and partners, providing participants with diverse professional experiences and the opportunity to develop their projects and skills according to industry needs and contemporary requirements.
The workshops are designed to provide a comprehensive program that combines creative, technical, and production aspects, linking theoretical knowledge to practical application. The program focuses on developing the capabilities of filmmakers in various stages of filmmaking, from idea generation and writing to performance, production design, and the use of modern technologies.
The 8th edition of Cairo Days of Cinema Industry will take place from November 14 to 19, 2026, as a professional platform for the festival, bringing together filmmakers, producers, distributors, and specialists from around the world. The event aims to enhance cinematic cooperation, support talents, and expand opportunities for co-production and communication between different cinematic markets.
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- The Cairo International Film Festival will host 6 specialized workshops as part of its 8th edition of "Cairo Days of Cinema Industry" from November 14 to 19, 2026.
