Cairo International Film Festival
Cairo, Egypt
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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el gouna film festival
El Gouna, Egypt · Est. 2017 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BUnder Review
El Gouna, Egypt
60
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No named venue
- Trust status under active review
- 9 years of verifiable history
Overview
Cinando network data: 110 films programmed across 2 years (2019-2020). Major market festival in the international circuit.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+15 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- Has physical screenings
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- No named venue
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2017
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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