About El Gouna Film Festival

El Gouna Film Festival has secured its position as one of the leading film festivals in the MENA region, show-casing a wide variety of films and talents to a passionate audience and experienced industry professionals.

With the aim of fostering better communication between cultures through the art of filmmaking, the past edi-tions have succeeded in highlighting the people, films and projects shaping the film industry in the Middle East and beyond.
The spirit of cooperation and cultural exchange is the core value of GFF. The festival is committed to the dis-covery of new voices and strives to be a catalyst for the development
of cinema in the Arab world, particularly through its industry segment, CineGouna Platform.

About El Gouna

GFF is privileged to welcome its guests and participants from all over the world in the prestigious resort of El Gouna. Just a four-hour flight from
Europe’s major capitals, a four-hour drive from Cairo and a 30-minute drive from Hurghada International Air-port, El Gouna is a place to savor rest and recreation, as well as colorful nightlife, with its year-round sunshine and picturesque views. It is a fully integrated, self-sufficient town, adhering to the highest global standards while offering a uniquely charming coastal experience.

Covering 10 km of pristine shoreline on the beautiful Red Sea coast and accommodating 18 reputable hotels, two championship golf courses, two world-class marinas, co-working facilities, an airport, schools, universi-ties, and an international hospital, the town has been thoughtfully designed to cater to everybody’s needs. In addition to the influx of visitors from around the world, over 15,000 Egyptians and international residents call El Gouna their home and allow the festival to have a core audience. El Gouna’s gracious seaside living support-ed by the convenience and exclusivity of a self-contained community, in addition to its commitment to opera-tional efficiency makes the town well-versed in the art of hospitality.