The 12th edition of the Alexandria Short Film Festival introduces a new and exciting competition dedicated to honoring the legacy of acclaimed Egyptian director Khairy Beshara 🎥.

This initiative aims to celebrate Egyptian short cinema and highlight emerging filmmakers, featuring 20 selected short films that reflect a wide spectrum of themes, from social issues and identity crises to psychological depth and experimental storytelling.

🎭 A Diverse Cinematic Landscape

The selected films showcase a rich variety of narratives and styles, including:

• “The Elephant House” exploring memory and personal struggle
• “Closure” depicting family tension during an unusual Eid morning
• “The Last Rabbi” focusing on identity, aging, and cultural legacy
• “The Last Miracles” blending dark humor with supernatural encounters ☎️

🧠 Psychological and Philosophical Depth

Several films dive deep into human emotion and existential questions:

• “Gone Sea” uses metaphorical storytelling about loss
• “Still Remembering” revisits painful memories and unresolved farewells
• “Echo” examines family relationships and emotional silence

📱 Social & Cultural Commentary

Other entries reflect modern societal issues:

• “Explore” highlights viral fame and social media pressure
• “Stuck” revisits youth experiences in the 1990s
• “Saif” questions morality, justice, and revenge ⚖️
• “Quarshi” explores cultural integration through sports ⚽

🌍 A Platform for New Voices

The competition reinforces the festival’s role as a key platform for emerging Egyptian filmmakers, offering space for bold storytelling and creative experimentation.

It also reflects the growing global reach of Egyptian short cinema, with several international co-productions included in the lineup.

✨ Final Insight

Rather than a traditional screening program, this edition presents a cinematic dialogue of ideas, where young filmmakers challenge conventions and explore human experiences through powerful visual storytelling 🎬🔥