Yasmin Raeis appointed as jury member in CIFF’s Cinema of Tomorrow Competition

CAIRO – 6 November 2018: Egyptian star Yasmin Raeis will join the jury of Cinema of Tomorrow Competition of Cairo International Film Festival which will take place from November 20-29.

The Cinema of Tomorrow Competition jury houses a notable cast of filmmakers beside Raeis, including Algerian director Karim Moussaoui and producer Cathy De Haan.

The Cinema of Tomorrow Competition includes 20 short films from all over the world.


Raies is a rising star in contemporary Egyptian cinema. Originally working as a model, she decided to bring a dramatic change into her life by opting to become an actress, and success has only followed her.

Raies’ big break came in 2010 after starring in the television series "Ard Khas" by Hadi El Bagoury. Afterwards, she began starring in various renowned films, such as "Looking for Umm Kulthum", "Made in Egypt", "Hepta" and "Factory Girl", which has earned her multiple awards, including the Horus Award during the Cairo National Festival for Egyptian Cinema and the Dubai International Film Festival's Muhr Award.

Raies made her name through other films such as “X-Large”, “Wahed Saheh” (A Whole One), and series such as “Taraf Talet” (Third Side) and “Al-Maslaha” (The Benefit).