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CineGouna Forum is a meeting point and a bridge for dialogue between different cinematic voices, where Arab filmmakers and their international counterparts engage in and share their perspectives on a wide range of subjects related to the social and business aspects of cinema.

Explore our full lineup of programs and participate in different activities; workshops, masterclasses, in Focus, panels and roundtables according to your interests!

Master Classes:

Master classes are one of the highlights of the festival. The audience has the privilege attending advanced level of talk that involves a high degree of skill, technique, and artistry.

In Conversation With A Star:

Celebrating and learning from cinematic pioneers in a two-way discussion. Audiences is engaged in listening to intimate conversations with industry Well established filmmakers & Stars in front and behind the camera on career paths, choices and challenges, the nature and philosophy of film art, etc.

Roundtable:

Executives and policymakers coming together in roundtable setup to discuss important pressing topics, challenges and coming out with solutions and paths for changes in film industry.

Panel Discussions:

Top-level program offering essential insights into the film industries. These discussions will bring together some of the most influential and relevant voices from both the regional and international industry to tackle the issues impacting the markets of the region and their integration into the global industry.

In Focus:

Number of panels back-to-back tackling same topic from different perspectives. In focus aim to discuss a certain bigger topic in more condensed and concentrated format.

Workshops:

Forum is keen on capacity building and specialized learning rooms to provide focused and intense experiences for filmmakers in different specializations and career levels. Workshops are not limited to any filmmaking discipline, but rather open to enriching the culture of cinema and craft.