The Egyptian pavilion at the Cannes Film Market (Marché du Film) earned top honors, securing the Best Pavilion Design Award in 2025.
This coveted recognition highlights Egypt’s superior design, dynamic programming, and successful visitor interaction among its global peers.
The Egyptian pavilion, jointly organized by the Cairo International Film Festival, El Gouna Film Festival, and the Egyptian Film Export Committee (EFEC), succeeded in providing an integrated experience that reflects a collaborative spirit in orchestrating events which seamlessly blend cinematic promotion with impactful professional outreach to global filmmakers.
The President of the Cairo International Film Festival, Hussein Fahmy, expressed his happiness at winning the award, stating: “This achievement further confirms the excellence the Egyptian pavilion has achieved in the market, as it was designed and its activities organized based on a clear vision aimed at highlighting the diverse Egyptian cinema.”
“We were eager to offer interactive and professional activities that bring together Egyptian and international filmmakers, reflecting a spirit of cooperation and partnership we believe in. This achievement is not just a culmination of our joint efforts, but also a platform to enhance the international presence of Egyptian cinema and support the film industry in Egypt.”
He added, “This achievement further confirms the excellence the Egyptian pavilion has achieved in the market, as it was designed and its activities organized based on a clear vision aimed at highlighting the diverse Egyptian cinema.”
The pavilion witnessed a variety of activities, including discussion panels, pitching sessions, and workshops aimed at fostering cinematic cooperation and bolstering regional and international film production.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
