Cairo International Film Festival
Cairo, Egypt
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Ismailia International Film Festival
Giza, Egypt · Est. 2000 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Giza, Egypt
63
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
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- No physical screenings
- 26 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
The Ismailia International Film Festival is an annual Egyptian festival dedicated primarily to documentaries and short films, with additional attention to animation and some narrative shorts. Founded in 1991, it is notable for promoting intercultural dialogue, supporting emerging filmmakers, and serving as one of the oldest specialized documentary-and-short-film festivals in the Arab world and the Middle East and Africa.
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 26 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2000
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
3
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
Really Enjoyed myself in Ismailia, A.a.V. Amasi
- Filmmaker
Being part of this festival was a great experience, they were very accommodating and they had a good film selection. I highly recommend it to anyone with a short film/documentary.
- Filmmaker
Un festival chaleureux plein d'émotions
- Filmmaker
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