Cairo International Film Festival
Cairo, Egypt
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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Cairo Animation Forum
Cairo, Egypt · Est. 2012 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Cairo, Egypt
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 14 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Cairo Animation Forum, also known as the Cairo International Animation Forum, is an annual animation-focused festival in Cairo organized by Egypt’s Cultural Development Fund with support from the Ministry of Culture. It is notable for bringing together Arab, African, and international animated works across multiple competition tracks, and for serving as a regional platform that supports animation as a creative industry through screenings, workshops, and professional exchange.[1][2][3]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2012
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3.5/ 5
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