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Cairo Film Connection
Next call not out yet. Usually closes in August
Co-production platform for Arab features at the Cairo International Film Festival. The 2026 call ran 10 May to 3 August 2026 for the festival on 11 to 20 November. Expect the next call in May 2027.
- Who can apply
- Feature fiction or non-fiction in development or post-production. The director must be of Arab nationality or descent and have completed at least one film.
- What you get
- Cash grants and in-kind services from partners. In 2025, 16 projects from 11 Arab countries competed for 37 awards worth nearly US$300,000.
- Formats
- Feature, Documentary
- When it runs
- Cairo International Film Festival, November
- Apply through
- Own site (ciff.org.eg)
What to send
- Online submission on ciff.org.eg
How to apply
- Watch ciff.org.eg for the call in May.
- Confirm the director has a completed film.
- Submit online before the August deadline, Cairo time.
Checked against Cairo International Film Festival's own page on October 24, 2026. Dates and fees can change, so read their call before you apply.