Watch Today's Film Festival: EGYPT Animation Film Festival
BLANK, 5min., Egypt
Directed by Saif Yehia
Malek, a struggling painter, lose his Passion due to societal pressures. Reconnecting with his inner child, he rediscovers his love for art.
KING TUT, 5min., Egypt
Directed by Marwa Ali
King Tut is the product of a workshop with children organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities with the aim of raising archaeological awareness among children. The film was shown in many museums in Egypt
The Bridge of Connection, 5min., Egypt
Directed by Marwa Ali
The film tells the story of two neighboring villages: "Shujairat Village," where people rely on agriculture, and "Tools Village," where skilled craftsmen create essential tools. Despite their proximity, the two villages remain in constant conflict, each believing they are superior and self-sufficient. However, when a storm destroys the bridge connecting them, they find themselves isolated and facing unexpected challenges—farmers struggle without tools, and craftsmen suffer from a lack of food.
The Shining Heroes Club, 3min., Egypt
Directed by Marwa Abd Elmoneim
"This short animated film, created by children using the cut-out technique, tackles the sensitive and vital topic of sexual harassment and bodily boundaries. Through simple yet powerful scenes, the film explores how a child might experience a violation of their personal space — and, more importantly, how they can recognize it, speak up, and seek help.
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Village of melodies, 5min., Egypt
Directed by Marwa Ali
A short animated film about a village that lives in perfect harmony thanks to the "Sunrise Melody"—a magical blend of nature’s sounds and the voices of people in their daily lives. However, when a devil disguised as a violinist sneaks into the village, he deceives the villagers into silencing some of the sounds, believing it will make the melody purer. As a result, the "Sunrise Melody" disappears, and an eerie silence takes over. With the help of the wise man Imran, the villagers realize that true beauty lies in diversity and difference. They restore their voices, bringing back the enchanting melody and reviving the village once more.
Hard Days, 2min., Egypt
Directed by Marwa Ali
This film is one of the outputs of a storytelling and drawing workshop to teach Sudanese children in Cairo to make animated films to express their ideas, dreams, and vision of their world and what surrounds them.
Mermaid and human, 3min., Egypt
Directed by Marwa Ali
This film is the result of a workshop to educate Sudanese immigrant children to Egypt