Egypt Wins Best Pavilion Design Award at 78th Cannes Film Festival

Egypt Today

17-05-2025

Egypt has won the Best Pavilion Design Award at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, marking a significant milestone that reinforces the country's renewed standing on the global cinematic stage.
This year, Egypt participated with a unified pavilion featuring the Egypt Film Commission, the Cairo International Film Festival, and the El Gouna Film Festival. This strategic alliance was formed to consolidate efforts, elevate Egypt's presence at international industry events, and present a comprehensive vision of the country's cinematic capabilities.
The award was received in a celebratory atmosphere by representatives of the three entities. The pavilion was widely praised by both festival organizers and visitors for its outstanding design and rich, diverse programming.
Throughout the festival, the Egyptian pavilion hosted daily events, including high-level panel discussions, bilateral meetings, and large-scale receptions, all of which attracted strong international attendance. During these sessions, the Egyptian delegation presented an in-depth overview of the services and extensive support offered by the Egypt Film Commission—part of the Egyptian Media Production City—to global filmmakers looking to shoot in Egypt. This includes the facilitation of permits, customs coordination, and comprehensive logistical support.
The pavilion also showcased several major productions recently filmed in Egypt, which received enthusiastic praise and sparked interest from producers and companies keen to develop new projects in the country.
This recognition underscores the importance of collaboration between the Egypt Film Commission, the Cairo International Film Festival, and the El Gouna Film Festival in enhancing Egypt's international visibility and reinforcing its status as a leading hub for film production in the region and beyond.