Luxor African Film Festival Launches Co-Production Fund for Documentaries
The Luxor African Film Festival announces the launch of its documentary co-production competition as part of its 15th edition, offering financial grants and production support to strengthen collaboration between filmmakers ๐ฅโจ
๐ฌ The Luxor African Film Festival has officially launched a co-production competition for feature and short documentary films as part of its 15th edition, reinforcing its role as a key platform supporting African cinema and cross-border collaboration.
โจ The initiative targets projects in the production or post-production stages, providing filmmakers with real opportunities to develop and complete their documentary works and expand their distribution potential.
๐ The deadline for applications is set for March 10, 2026, with key eligibility conditions including:
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Applicant must be Egyptian ๐ช๐ฌ
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Minimum age of 18 years
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Completion of at least one or two film projects (fiction or documentary)
๐ฐ The competition offers financial awards totaling up to 1,400,000 EGP, funded by supporting institutions including Al Jazeera Documentary Channel and the Commercial International Bank, with prizes delivered directly to the winning projects.
๐ In addition to monetary support, winners receive production services covering cinematography, editing, sound, and distribution, provided by professional companies such as:
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Film House
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Hawadit
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I AM A FILM
The initiative also includes in-kind awards aimed at reducing production costs and enhancing the technical quality of participating projects ๐ฅ
๐ The Luxor African Film Festival is one of the leading platforms dedicated to promoting African cinema, serving as a cultural bridge between Egypt and African countries while offering competitions, workshops, and co-production meetings.
๐ Organized by the Independent Youth Artists Foundation, the festival is honorarily chaired by artist Mahmoud Hamida, with producer Gaby Khoury heading the Supreme Committee. It is supported by multiple governmental and private institutions, reflecting strong institutional cooperation to empower cinema and strengthen Egypt’s cultural presence internationally ๐
๐ฅ This co-production initiative represents a strategic step toward expanding documentary filmmaking opportunities and fostering sustainable creative partnerships across borders.
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