CineGouna Shorts Announces the Winning Projects for its Production Grants

Three unique projects are set to receive a generous production grant powered by O West, the fully integrated town by Orascom Developments.

The selection, made by the esteemed jury members Sherif El Bendary, Sameh Alaa, and May Odeh, came following a pitching session held at El Gouna Film Festival attended by a full house of industry professionals.

2024 CineGouna Shorts Production Grants Winners are:

First Award for 1,000,000 Egyptian Pounds:         “In Such Moments, We Cry” directed by Ahmed Sobhy, Produced by Marwa TammamSecond Award for 750,000 Egyptian Pounds: “The Last Wish” directed by Hozifa Abdelhalim, Produced by Noura AbdelrahmanThird Award for 500,000 Egyptian Pounds: “Lemon Trees” directed by Mariam         Nasser, Produced by Mohamed Gaber.

In addition to the 3 official awards, the jury has found great potential in one of the competing projects, and has decided to offer a special jury award in the form of mentorship and development sessions to support a promising project. The awarded project is: Dead Tired, directed by Beshoy Youssef and produced by Ramy El Gabry.

This selection of projects reflects a powerful mosaic of Egyptian narratives that push creative boundaries and reveal profound, personal stories. Which aligns with CineGouna Shorts’ dedication to fostering a thriving environment for Egypt’s short film scene, offering award winners and participants opportunities for development, mentorship, and global exposure. This inaugural edition of CineGouna Shorts marks a promising new chapter in Egypt’s filmmaking industry, spotlighting stories that resonate deeply within Egypt and beyond.