GFF is pleased to announce the Call for Entries for the 4^th edition of CineGouna SpringBoard. Interested candidates can submit their projects as of March 15, 2020 till June 15, 2020 for projects in development and July 10, 2020 for films in post-production. Final results will be announced by August 1, 2020. Entry Form and complete information regarding eligibility for submission can be found on the Festival’s website: www.elgounafilmfestival.com

A creative hub for minds and markets, CineGouna Platform is a film industry-oriented event created with the objective of nurturing Arab cinema projects and filmmakers, by helping them find artistic and financial support through CineGouna SpringBoard; its project development and co-production lab.

Valid submissions will be reviewed by a committee of experts appointed by GFF, and selected on the basis of their content, artistic vision, and overall financial feasibility. Subsequently, an international jury of seasoned filmmakers and industry professionals will decide the award winners. The best project in development and film in post-production will each receive a cash award of US $15,000 and a CineGouna Platform certificate. In addition, the participating projects stand to win other grants funded by GFF’s partners and sponsors.

The 4^th edition of GFF will take place from September 24 to October 2, 2020. While the activities organized by CineGouna Platform will take place from September 26 to October 1, 2020.