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.

SABA MUBARAK
Actress
Celebrated actress and filmmaker known for her significant contributions to Arab cinema.

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

NADINE KHAN
Director

DOC. HANA ABUELGHAR
Prof. of Pediatrics and Clinical Nutrition Cairo University

HANY KHALIFA
Director

CHRISTOPHE SABER
Director

BASSAM EL ASSAD
Producer
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETION JURY

KHALED TAHER
Founder of Phlog

AMINA KADOUSS
Photographer

MOHAMED MAHDY
Visual Storyteller
PITCHING SESSION JURY

SAFEI EL DIN MAHMOUD
Producer

AMJAD ABU ALALA
Director and Producer

HANIN SHAHIN
GBV Advisor and Programmes Manager at UKAID