Intisma al-Timimi is evolving in the management team of the El Gouna Film Festival
The El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) announces a significant change within its management team. Intishal al-Timimi, who was the director Festival since its creation in 2017will move to a new role. However, it will continue to contribute to the growth and success of the festival in new functions.
Indeed, as of this day, Intishal Al-Timimi will assume the role of member of the International Advisory Council, where he will offer strategic prospects to support the growth of the El Gouna film festival. In addition, in his new function of strategic advisor, he will guide the team of the El Gouna film festival, ensuring the continuation of a culture of excellence and innovation.
The founder of the festival, Samih Sawiris, speaking on this transition, said: ” I would like, on behalf of each of us at the El Gouna Film Festival, express our deepest appreciation to Intishal Al-Timimi for his exceptional leadership and his innumerable contributions. His passion for cinema and his commitment to excellence were essential for the GFF position. We are very grateful for the deep impact that Intishal had as director of the festival on the growth and identity of the GFF and I am delighted that he continues to be part of the festival in another strategic role. »»
Naguib Sawiris, co -founder, who had a clear vision of the festival leadership, expressed his thoughts: ” From the start, my only criterion in the choice of the festival director was to find the person best suited to the position. In Intishal, I saw not only the qualifications, but also the passion and the dedication necessary to lead the festival to success. I am proud to say that my decision was the right one, and the mandate of Intishal only strengthened this confidence. »»
AMR Mansi will continue to lead the GFF team as an executive director. He will be supported by Marianne Khoury as an artistic director and by the critic Andrew Mohsen as responsible for the programming, ensuring a smooth transition and a continuous success for the El Gouna film festival during his 7th edition which will take place from October 24 to November 1, 2024.
“” Intishal put all his soul in the El Gouna Film Festival for many years. Its visionary leadership and flawless dedication were essential to transform the GFF of a start-up into one of the most renowned cultural events in the region and shape its growth “Said Executive Director Amr Mansi, highlighting the exceptionally fruitful and harmonious working relationship that he shared with Intishal, marked by mutual respect and a shared vision of the success of the festival.
By reflecting on his mandate as director of the El Gouna Film Festival, Intishal Al-Timimi expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the Festival’s journey: “ I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been the director of the El Gouna Film Festival in recent years. I send my most sincere thanks to the founders of the festival for their vision and their unwavering support. In addition, I am immensely grateful to each of my colleagues for their love, their respect and their collaboration, which were essential to allow me to fulfill my role as director “He said.
While the festival begins this new chapter, it remains faithful to its commitment to celebrate the art of cinema and to promote cultural exchanges on a global scale. The festival is delighted to build on solid foundations and continue to inspire audiences around the world.
About the El Gouna Film Festival
The El Gouna Film Festival, founded in 2017, is one of the most important festivals in the MENA region. The GFF aims to present a wide variety of films to a passionate and informed audience, while promoting better communication between cultures thanks to the art of cinema. Its objective is to connect filmmakers in the region with their international counterparts in a spirit of cooperation and cultural exchange. The Festival is committed to the discovery of new voices and strives to be a catalyst for the development of cinema in the Arab world, in particular thanks to the Cinegouna platform, an event oriented towards industry created to support Egyptian and Arabic filmmakers and help them find artistic and financial support. The Cinegouna platform offers the Cinegouna Bridge program which offers opportunities for sharing and learning, as well as the Cinegouna Springboard, a project for project development and co -production. New this year, the Cinegouna market Includes the short film fair, a place of connection between emerging and established filmmakers.
