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In our selection this year, a powerful thread emerges: the stories of individuals battling societal chains or finding strength in the midst of turmoil. These narratives are bold declarations, asserting that amidst shadows, hope persists for a more just and humane world. They echo the transformative power of cinema, inspiring shifting narratives and fostering change.
A HEDGEHOG in-kind prize covering online color grading and DCP creation, awarded to “A Butterfly Hug” a film project by Sally Abobasha, produced by Talal Afifi & Sally Abobasha.
Arab Radio and Television Network (ART) $5000 cash award to “Dry sky ..don’t Rain” a film project by Ibrahim Omar, produced by Aya Tallah Yusuf Ellyboudy.
International Film Festival of Rotterdam award to Ahmed Abdelsalam, the producer of “American Dream” a film project by Amir El-Shenawy, to participate in the Rotterdam Lab.
Pop Up Film Residency award, a tailor-made program to “Rock, Paper, Sea”, a film project by Randa Ali, produced by Randa Ali & Mona El Husseini.
