Cairo International Film Festival announces industry program

The Cairo International Film Festival, led by Hussein Fahmy, has announced an extensive program of masterclasses and dialogue sessions as part of the Cairo Industry Days. Scheduled from November 12 to 19, 2026, the program features 16 directors, producers, and film specialists from Egypt and around the world.

The sessions aim to provide filmmakers and the public with insights into professional and creative experiences. Key participants include Italian director Matteo Garroni, screenwriter Medhat El Adl, producer Hesham Suleiman, and director Rami Imam. Other featured speakers include director Asif Kapadia and film distributor Antoine Zand, who is being honored for a career spanning over six decades.