CineGouna Emerge Program Opens Applications for Aspiring Filmmakers

Applications for the CineGouna Emerge Program have now opened through the website of El Gouna Film Festival. The deadline for applications to the CineGouna Emerge Program is September 19th.

The program provides an opportunity for youth filmmakers residing in Egypt to immerse themselves in the panels, events, industry talks and gain expertise from filmmakers at the El Gouna Film Festival. The CineGouna Emerge Program serves as one of the major talent supporting initiatives taking place on the sidelines of the festival.

In addition to the program’s usual talent programs, a couple of new initiatives will also be launched in line with the festival’s mission to support a diverse range of talents, including the CineGouna Rising Stars program and Mini-CineGouna. The former program aims to identify and support emerging talents in filmmaking from the MENA region. A number of 10 promising filmmakers, writers, directors and producers will be invited to the festival for exclusive networking opportunities with industry giants. The Mini-CineGouna, meanwhile, will invite school students to a special screening to encourage their involvement in the industry from a young age.

Applications for CineGouna Emerge are open to screenwriters, directors, producers, actors, cinematographers, sound engineers, art directors, distributors, film critics and programmers between the ages of 18 and 35. Selected participants will receive full expense coverage for travel, accommodations and festival accreditation, which will allow them to access all of the festival’s workshops, panels, masterclasses, screenings and networking events.

The 7th edition of El Gouna Film Festival will take place from October 24th to November 1st, 2024.