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Cairo Film Festival’s Industry Arm, Cairo Industry Days, Expands Mentorship, Eyes Year-Round Support
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As the Cairo Intl. Film Festival (Nov. 11-20) marks 50 years since its founding, its industry arm is looking beyond the annual event, introducing new programs to provide longer-term support for filmmakers. “My vision is not to start very big,” says Mohamed Sayed Abdel-Rehim, head
As the Cairo Intl. Film Festival (Nov. 11-20) marks 50 years since its founding, its industry arm is looking beyond the annual event, introducing new programs to provide longer-term support for filmmakers.
“My vision is not to start very big,” says Mohamed Sayed Abdel-Rehim, head of Cairo Industry Days. “Every year, we introduce a new […]
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