The Bardia Film Festival, under the patronage of Dr. Abdel Aziz Qanswa, Minister of Higher Education and Acting Minister of Culture, and Dr. Maya Marsee, Minister of Social Solidarity, will hold its third edition from October 10 to 16 at the Russian Cultural Center in Cairo. The festival, headed by Ezza Abou El-Yazeed, will honor Egyptian film director Amr Abdeen for his contributions to the film industry.
Amr Abdeen's honor is in recognition of his distinguished career and notable works in the field of film direction. The festival had previously announced honoring actress Somia El-Khashab and film director Khaled Youssef. The opening ceremony will feature a number of stars from the art world and several artistic activities. Singer Shamaa Naji will perform during the opening ceremony, while director Mohamed Maghrebi will direct the opening and closing ceremonies.
The festival's third edition is dedicated to the late Egyptian actor Khaled Saleh, who left a lasting impact on Egyptian cinema. The festival aims to celebrate his artistic legacy and achievements. Ezza Abou El-Yazeed stated that choosing Khaled Saleh's name for this edition conveys a message of appreciation for an artist who managed to establish his presence with immortal works.
The festival's competitions will include three main categories: "Cinema Al-Womda," which requires films not to exceed five minutes; "General Competition," which requires films not to exceed 30 minutes, including opening and closing credits; and a competition for artificial intelligence films. Prizes will be awarded for best film, screenplay, direction, and acting.
The festival announced its jury members, headed by film director Majdi Abou Amira, and including artist Mohsen Sabri, Dr. Laila El-Maghraby, professor of drama, cinema, and theater history at the Academy of Arts, film director Faiq Jarada, and Moroccan artist Samira Howari.
The Bardia Film Festival is the first specialized festival for five-minute films, organized by the Bardia Culture and Arts Foundation, under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture. The festival provides a platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their talents and creativity.
The festival's activities will include several events and competitions that celebrate the art of filmmaking. The event aims to promote Egyptian cinema and provide opportunities for young filmmakers to develop their skills and showcase their work.
Key points
- The Bardia Film Festival will honor Amr Abdeen for his contributions to Egyptian cinema.
- The festival's third edition will take place from October 10 to 16 at the Russian Cultural Center in Cairo.
- The festival will feature competitions in three categories, including "Cinema Al-Womda" and "General Competition".
