Cairo International Film Festival
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100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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Hurghada Youth Film Festival
Hurghada, Egypt · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Hurghada, Egypt
39
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
The Hurghada Youth Film Festival is an annual film event in Hurghada, Egypt, established to support young filmmakers and showcase films made by or about youth. It is notable for being one of the region’s first festivals devoted specifically to youth cinema, with screenings and competitions that have included feature films, short films, student films, documentary work, and projects addressing social and environmental issues. The festival has growing significance in the regional festival circuit as a platform for emerging talent, international exchange, and cultural promotion in Egypt’s Red Sea resort city.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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