EL GOUNA FILM FESTIVAL OPENS CINEPHILE ACCREDITATION 

Cairo, 11 SEP 2023

El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) is pleased to announce the opening of the Cinephile accreditation that is for film lovers to attend its sixth edition that is to take place from October 27 to November 2. 

The Cinephile badge grants access to the films, the programs of the CineGouna platform as well as the exhibition spaces. Film lovers will have the opportunity to meet with regional and international key figures of the cinema industry who will be gathered at the festival’s hub in the plaza.The Cinephile badge allows its holder three tickets per day, each for one event, to attend panels and masterclasses. As for the films, the badge grants four tickets per day, as each for one film. The Cinephile badge costs 1000 EGP, and as for the registration and any further information is through the festival’s website: www.elgounafilmfestival.com

 About El Gouna Film Festival (GFF)

 One of the leading festivals in the MENA region, GFF aims to showcase a wide variety of films for a passionate and knowledgeable audience, while fostering better communication between cultures through the art of filmmaking. Its goal is to connect filmmakers from the region with their international counterparts in the spirit of cooperation and cultural exchange. El Gouna Film Festival has gained a reputation for showcasing a diverse lineup of films from around the   world, including a strong emphasis on Arab cinema. The festival aims to promote and support the industry's growth in the region and provide a platform for filmmakers to showcase their work. The festival is also committed to the discovery of new voices and strives to be a catalyst for the development of cinema in the Arab world, especially through CineGouna Platform, an industry-oriented event created to empower Egyptian and Arab filmmakers and help them find artistic and financial support. CineGouna Platform presents the CineGouna SpringBoard and the CineGouna Bridge programs that provide opportunities for sharing and learning.