6TH EDITION

RELATIONSHIPS

2024

MedFest Egypt’s 6th edition focused on the theme of "Relationships," exploring the connections that shape our identities and impact our mental and physical well-being. The festival delved into a variety of relationships—familial, romantic, professional, and self-reflective—through films, workshops, panels, and masterclasses, offering insights into how these bonds influence our lives and the human experience.

HONORARY

AWARDS

MedFest Egypt proudly honors individuals whose contributions to film and health have shaped our conversations and inspired audiences. Here are the distinguished honorees from our latest edition of the festival, recognized for their achievements on and off the screen.

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SABA MUBARAK Actress
Celebrated actress and filmmaker known for her significant contributions to Arab cinema.
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PROF. ROBERT ABRAMS Prof. of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell University
Honored for his achievements in integrating mental health awareness with cinematic storytelling.
THE CREATIVE PULSE

COMPETITIONS

Creativity lies at the heart of MedFest, and our competitions provide a platform for new voices and perspectives. Let’s dive into the talent showcased this year.

FILM COMPETITION

Celebrating the best short films from emerging and established filmmakers.

PITCHING COMPETITION

A space for fresh talent to pitch their stories and bring them to life

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

Visual storytellers explore the intersection of health, humanity, and. cinema

OUR

JURIES

FILM JURY

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NADINE KHAN Director
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DOC. HANA ABUELGHAR Prof. of Pediatrics and Clinical Nutrition Cairo University
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HANY KHALIFA Director
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CHRISTOPHE SABER Director
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BASSAM EL ASSAD Producer

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETION JURY

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KHALED TAHER Founder of Phlog
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AMINA KADOUSS Photographer
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MOHAMED MAHDY Visual Storyteller

PITCHING SESSION JURY

Safei Eldin Mahmoud_
SAFEI EL DIN MAHMOUD Producer
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AMJAD ABU ALALA Director and Producer
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HANIN SHAHIN GBV Advisor and Programmes Manager at UKAID
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PARTNERSHIPS

MedFest Egypt is made possible through the collaboration and support of our sponsors and partners. Their commitment to our mission enables us to create meaningful conversations through cinema and health.

OUR SPONSORS

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

OUR PARTNERS

MEDIA PARTNERS

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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CONNECT. COLLABORATE. CREATE.

MedFest Egypt is constantly growing, evolving, and expanding its impact. Whether you want to stay informed about our upcoming projects, partner with us, or collaborate creatively, we invite you to join our community. Let’s work together to bring more stories to life and continue exploring the powerful connection between cinema and health.