20/04/2026

The Alexandria Short Film Festival has announced its International Competition Jury for the upcoming 12th edition, held from April 27 to May 2.

The jury brings together a distinguished group of cinematic and artistic talents:

Mohamed Hefzy (Egypt): Screenwriter and Producer.

Kamel El Basha (Palestine): Actor.

Dr. Mervat Abou Ouf (Egypt): Dean of the School of Creative and Visual Arts at ESLSCA University.

Rakeen Saad (Jordan): Actress.

Jaume Quiles (Spain): Filmmaker and Academic Researcher.

17/01/2026

Palestinian actor Kamel El Basha is set to participate in the drama series "Sohab El Ard" (Owners of the Land), scheduled to air during the Ramadan 2026 drama season.

The series is written by Ammar Sabry and directed by Peter Mimi. It features an ensemble cast from Egypt and several Arab countries, including Menna Shalaby and Eyad Nassar, alongside artists from Palestine and Jordan.

The Plot

Set against the backdrop of the war in Gaza, the story follows the intersecting lives of an Egyptian doctor and a Palestinian man. Together, they embark on a grueling journey of resilience and survival, where themes of hope and humanity shine through amidst destruction and death.

11/10/2025

The film My Father’s Scent, directed by Mohamed Siam, will have its world premiere in the Official Competition of the 41st Warsaw International Film Festival, held in Warsaw, Poland, from October 10 to 19, 2025.

It will also compete in the Official Competition of the th El Gouna Film Festival, which takes place from October 16 to 24, 2025.

The film is expected to be released soon in cinemas across Egypt and the Arab world.

The film is written by Mohamed Siam and Ahmed Amer, starring Ahmed Malek, Kamel El Basha, and Mayan El Sayed, and produced by Mohamed Siam and Mohamed Hefzy.

11/1/2025

Mohammed Amer’s comedy series will return for its second and final season on Thursday, Jan. 30, with all eight episodes

Amer, who stars in and executive-produces Mo, returns as his on-screen character Mo Najjar, a stateless Palestinian refugee on the journey to becoming a legal citizen. This time around, Mo finds himself in a pickle as he is “stranded across the border and desperate to get back to Houston before his family’s asylum hearing — but as a stateless refugee without a passport, he’s gonna need all the hustle and charm he can muster,” per the official synopsis. “Little does he know that the journey home is just the start of his troubles, and there’s a new guy in town ready to steal both his longtime love Maria and his falafel taco recipe.”

17/12/2024

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which hosts the Oscars, has revealed the shortlist of films nominated for the 97th Academy Awards. Among those nominated in the Live Action Short Film category is the Palestinian film "An Orange from Jaffa," directed by Mohammad Al-Mughni and staring Kamel El-Basha and Samer Bisharat.

16/12/2024

Kamel El-Basha was honored with the Golden Tower Award during the opening ceremony of the 6th Cairo International Short Film Festival. In his acceptance speech, El-Basha expressed heartfelt gratitude for the recognition and thanked everyone who highlights Palestine through words, films, or series. He also acknowledged those dedicated to telling its stories and struggles.  

El-Basha emphasized the transformative power of cinema, stating that it not only preserves history but can also redefine it, shape public consciousness, and influence thought processes. He noted that cinema is a vital tool for building new societies and fostering understanding. He called it a profound responsibility for every artist to contribute meaningfully to this mission, to the best of their abilities.

01/11/2024

‘Thank You For Banking With Us!’ directed by Laila Abbas wins El Gouna Star for the Best Arab Narrative Film at Elgouna International Film Festival

01/11/2024

"An Orange From Jaffa" directed by Mohamed AlMughanni wins El gouna Silver Star Award for Best Short Film at Elgouna International Film Festival

11/07/2024

"our males and females" directed by Ahmed Alyaseer wins Black Iris Award for Best Arab Short Film at Amman International Film Festival

22/03/2024

Kamel El Basha won the Best Actor award at Series Mania Festival for his role in the the Australian drama House of Gods, in which he played the charismatic head cleric of a Sydney mosque.

10/02/2024

The Polish-French-Palestinian co-production An Orange From Jaffa by Mohammed Almughanni emerged as the recipient of the International Grand Prix at the 2024 edition of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival