Empowering Emerging Women Filmmakers: Arab Fund and Netflix Launch ‘Women in Film’ Workshop Series

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In a pioneering initiative, the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the 'Netflix Fund for Creative Equity,' has unveiled a series of workshops entitled 'Women in Film: Introduction to the Creative Process.' This visionary program aims to provide an entry point into the world of filmmaking for aspiring women, fostering a new wave of talent in the industry

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Tunisian Director Abdelhamid Bouchnak’s ‘The Needle’ to Feature in Love International Film Festival

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The upcoming 39th edition of the Love International Film Festival, scheduled to run from March 8 to 16, 2024, will showcase a compelling film titled 'The Needle.' Directed by the talented Tunisian filmmaker Abdelhamid Bouchnak, this thought-provoking cinematic creation dives into the sensitive subject of intersex babies in a society gripped by taboos.

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Academy Awards 2024: A Recap of a Night of Star-Studded Wins and Headlining Moments

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The 96th Academy Awards kicked off with a side-splitting monologue by Jimmy Kimmel. In a hilarious start, he playfully engaged with Barbie and Ken,Continuing his comedic spree, Jimmy Kimmel proceeded to entertain the entire audience with his jokes, playfully bantering with the actors present at the event.

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The Berlin International Film Festival announces the date for its 75th edition

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The 75th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival has announced its dates, set to take place from February 13 to 23, 2025. Notably, this marks the festival's first edition punder the new director, Tricia Tuttle, who takes over from Carlo Chatrian and Mariette Rissenbeek.

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Cannes 77 Initial Film Lineup: Moroccan Gem ‘Everybody Loves Touda’ Shines Amongst Diverse International Selection

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The Cannes Film Festival has revealed the initial list of films participating in its 77th edition, including the Moroccan film "Everybody Loves Touda" by director Nabil Ayouch. Here are the titles of the other confirmed films:

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Tunisian film director Kaouther Ben Hania poses during a photo session in Paris on January 15, 2021 following the 26th "Ceremonie des lumieres" cinema award ceremony. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

Kaouther Ben Hania: from Filmmaking to Series Creation

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In the final stretch leading up to the announcement of the Oscars winners, Kawther Ben Hania's project, alongside a curated selection of international projects, has been chosen for the second edition of Seriesmakers, a collaborative development program for television series between Series Mania, Europe's largest TV festival, and Beta Group, a prominent European film and TV production company.

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Cost-effective Measures: Ismailia International Film Festival Cancels Closing Ceremony, Opts for Press Conference

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The management of the Ismailia International Festival announced the conclusion of the 25th edition of the Ismailia International Festival for Documentary and Short Films, chaired by the film critic Essam Zakaria. This will take place today, Tuesday, March 5th, at 5:00 PM in the Grand Hall of the Tolip El Forsan Hotel. The administration decided to replace the closing ceremony with a press conference to announce the awarded cinematic works of this edition, as a cost-saving measure.

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