‘Film My Design’ Hosts Summer Screenings in Four Egyptian Cities

The Summer of (Sun)Screenings Programme by Film My Design, MENA’s first design-film festival, will run from July 18th to the 29th, delving deep into the intersection of cinema with urban spaces and architecture. 

Under the theme of ‘Ode to Cinema’, the second edition of The Summer of (Sun)Screenings Programme will take place across four Egyptian cities - Cairo, Alexandria, Tanta and Ismailia - bringing together a rich community of filmmakers, designers, architects and artists. The programme will offer a curated selection of thought-provoking film screenings, engaging discussions and masterclasses, as well as guided tours through each city’s cultural and cinematic landmarks.

The programme views cinema as a tool and a reference, with an interdisciplinary approach that considers the ways in which it shapes and is shaped by the design trends of particular places and eras. Through a diverse selection of films from Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon and Argentina, viewers get to engage with the stories and their unique design backgrounds.  The programme’s rich roster of acclaimed filmmakers sharing insights on cinema, society and beyond includes Egyptian filmmaker Yousry Nasrallah, who will give a masterclass on the intricate relationship between cinema and the city. Egyptian director and producer Marianne Khoury will also lead an introductory filmmaking masterclass.

The event is open to the public. For registration, head to filmmydesign.com.

Schedule:

DAY 1 | JULY 18TH 

⏰ 7 PM - 8 PM:

Screening: Egyptian films ‘Kenopsia’ and ‘Transit’ followed by a Q&A with film directors Mohamed Omar and Moustafa Hisham. 

⏰ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM:

Masterclass: Egyptian filmmaker Yousry Nasrallah, moderated by filmmaker and writer Salma El Tarzi.

📍Falaki Theatre, AUC Tahrir, Cairo

DAY 2 | JULY 21ST 

⏰ 2:30 PM

Screening: Egyptian film ‘Into Studio Masr’ followed by a Q&A with film director Mona Assad, moderated by Tanta-based architect and urban researcher Salah El Mouled.

⏰ 6:15 PM

Guided City Walking Tour

📍Cinema Rivoli, Tanta

DAY 3 | JULY 22ND 

⏰ 2 PM

Screening: Lebanese film ‘Un Certain Nasser’ followed by an open discussion.

DAY 4 | JULY 26TH 

⏰ 3 PM

Guided Tour: Shady Abdel Salam Museum and Nagy Shaker exhibition, guided by Alexandrian filmmaker and artist Ahmed Nabil.

⏰ 6 PM - 8:15 PM

Screening: Moroccan film ‘Before the Dying of the Light’ followed by a Q&A 

📍Bibliotheca Alexandrina & Shelter Art Space, Alexandria

DAY 5 | JULY 28TH 

⏰6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Masterclass: Film director and producer Marianne Khoury, moderated by filmmaker and writer Salma El Tarzi.

⏰ 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Screening: Argenttian film ‘The Cinephiles’ followed by an open discussion. 

📍Zawya Cinema, Cairo

DAY 6 | JULY 29TH

⏰8:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Cinema-focused Tour with Qahraweya Tours

📍Groppi, Downtown Cairo 

⏰1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing Networking Event: 

📍Consoleya, Downtown Cairo