The festival presented a selection of the newest films from around the globe and hosted established and emerging filmmakers. The program will include three competitive sections (Feature Narrative Competition, Feature Documentary Competition, and Short Films Competition) an Official selection out of competition and a section devoted to special programs. The festival will give special attention to films with humanitarian content.
In parallel to the screenings, the festival will organize the “CineGouna platform”, which is a creative and business hub designed to support Egyptian and Arab talents where a wide range of meetings will be organized between Arab and international directors, producers, and distributors with the aim of enhancing business opportunities for the Arab cinema. In addition, the event will present round-tables, workshops, panels, and masterclasses.
Feature Documentary Competition
El Gouna Gold Star for a Documentary Film
(Trophy, Certificate and USD 30,000)
El Gouna Silver Star for Documentary Film
(Trophy, Certificate and USD 15,000)
El Gouna Bronze Star Documentary Film
(Trophy, Certificate and USD 7,500)
El Gouna Star for Best Arab Documentary Film
(Trophy, Certificate and USD 10,000)
Feature Narrative Competition
El Gouna Gold Star for a Narrative Film
(Trophy, Certificate and USD 50,000)
El Gouna Silver Star for Narrative Film
(Trophy, Certificate and USD 25,000)
El Gouna Bronze Star Narrative Film
(Certificate, Trophy and USD 15,000)
El Gouna Star for Best Arab Narrative Film
(Trophy, Certificate and USD 20,000)
El Gouna Star for Best Actor
El Gouna Star for Best Actor
(Trophy and Certificate)
El Gouna Star for Best Actress
(Trophy and Certificate)
Short Film Competition
El Gouna Gold Star for Best Short Film
(Trophy, Certificate and USD 15,000)
El Gouna Silver Star for Short Film
(Trophy, Certificate and USD 7,500)
El Gouna Bronze Star for Short Film
(Trophy, Certificate and USD 4,000)
El Gouna Star for Best Arab Short Film
(Trophy, Certificate and USD 5,000)