Suez University to Host the Third Edition of the Festival 🎬
Suez University is preparing to host the third edition of the VS.FILM Very Short Film Festival in cooperation with Suez Governorate and Maqam Foundation for Culture and Media from October 28 to November 1, 2026.
The festival’s hosting comes as part of an upcoming cooperation between the university and the VS.FILM management, with the aim of supporting artistic and cultural activities on campus and creating new opportunities for students to explore filmmaking and media production through practical experience.
The initiative brings together academic education and the artistic field, giving students an opportunity to engage with real filmmaking experiences and learn about the different stages involved in producing a film, from the initial idea to the final product.
Cooperation Between Suez University, Suez Governorate, and Maqam Foundation
The new edition will be organized in cooperation between Suez University, Suez Governorate, and Maqam Foundation for Culture and Media, as part of efforts to support artistic and cultural activities and strengthen the presence of cinema within the university environment.
📢 The cooperation comes at a time when film-related activities represent an important opportunity for students interested in discovering new fields connected to production, filmmaking, and media, particularly with the growing importance of short-form cinema.
The festival’s importance extends beyond film screenings to include educational and training components, allowing students to explore the filmmaking process and engage with professionals in the field.
Suez University President Meets Festival Management
As preparations for the third edition continue, Dr. Ashraf Heneigel, President of Suez University, received a delegation from the festival management to discuss the arrangements for cooperation and the mechanisms for hosting the upcoming events at the university.
The festival delegation included Dr. Osama Abu Nar, President of the Festival; Kadry El-Haggar, Festival Director; Ahmed El-Naggar, Media Director; and Mohamed Abdel Aziz, Legal Adviser and Deputy Festival Director.
The meeting addressed several details related to the expected cooperation between the two sides, as well as preparations for hosting the third edition during the scheduled festival period.
A Cooperation Protocol to Support Students ⭐
The meeting also discussed details of the proposed cooperation protocol between Suez University and Maqam Foundation for Culture and Media, which aims to establish a framework for scientific, training, and cultural cooperation.
The proposed cooperation includes specialized training programs and workshops for university students, helping them expand their knowledge and gain practical exposure to different aspects of filmmaking and media production.
These workshops are particularly valuable for students studying fields related to media and the arts, as they provide an opportunity to move beyond theoretical knowledge and gain practical experience in a professional environment.
From Academic Study to Filmmaking 🎥
One of the key goals of the cooperation is to help students understand the different stages involved in filmmaking rather than limiting their experience to the theoretical aspects of academic education.
Through training programs and workshops, students will have the opportunity to learn about the filmmaking process, the roles of different production teams, and the ways in which ideas can be transformed into short visual works.
✨ This type of cooperation can help students discover their skills and interests through practical experience while giving them an opportunity to learn more about working in cinema and media production before entering the job market.
Very Short Films Create New Opportunities for Young Talent
VS.FILM provides a platform dedicated to very short films, a format that relies on presenting an idea or story within a limited amount of time, requiring strong skills in compression, focus, and visual storytelling.
🔥 This format offers emerging talents an opportunity to experiment with different ideas, particularly because the limited duration encourages filmmakers to explore innovative approaches to storytelling, cinematography, and visual expression.
Hosting the festival at the university can therefore give students an opportunity to discover this cinematic format more closely and benefit from the activities associated with it to develop their creative and technical skills.
Dates of the Third Edition
The third edition of the VS.FILM Very Short Film Festival is scheduled to take place at Suez University from October 28 to November 1, 2026.
The new edition comes as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between academic institutions and cinematic and cultural events, creating new opportunities for students to learn, train, and gain practical experience.
🎬 As the festival approaches, Suez University is preparing for the third edition, which brings together cinema, training, and culture while giving students an opportunity to take another step from the classroom toward practical experience in filmmaking and media production.
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