Film critic Mohamed Tarek named artistic director of Cairo Int’l Film Festival
Sat, February 15, 2025 | Egypt
Fahmy announced this during his participation in the ongoing Berlin International Film Festival — Berlinale (13-23 February). He added that this move is part of the early preparations for the CIFF's 46th edition. This marks Tarek's first official artistic director task after serving as the deputy artistic director. Tarek graduated from the Locarno Industry Academy in Beirut and the Durban Talents programme. He has worked as a short film programmer at the CIFF, Dublin International Film Festival, El Gouna Film Festival, and Manassat Film Festival. Moreover, he served as the Cinema for Development Project Manager at El Nahda Association (Jesuit Cairo). Tarek has a broad and impactful presence in the film industry, having worked as a Selection Committee member for the Durban Film Content Shop, consultant for MedFest Egypt, and advisor to the Goethe Institute Cairo. ...
