Cairo International Film Festival announces organizing the « Actors Preparation: On-Camera Training » workshop, in collaboration with « Al-Warsha, » as part of Cairo Industry Days activities, within the 47th edition of the festival, scheduled to be held from November 11 to 20, 2026.
This workshop marks the third consecutive year of collaboration between Cairo International Film Festival and « Al-Warsha, » following the presentation of several specialized training workshops during the previous two editions. This reflects the festival’s interest in providing specialized training spaces to support and develop talents working in the cinema industry, offering practical opportunities that help emerging actors develop their tools and on-camera performance.
Acting coach Ahmed Mubarak leads the workshop through a practical training program focused on developing the actor’s ability to deliver a truthful, spontaneous, and natural on-camera performance, handling a variety of emotions and human situations convincingly. The program combines practical exercises on camera performance with working on developing, writing, and transforming new ideas into executable scenes. Furthermore, each participant gets an opportunity to work on and shoot a scene within the workshop’s activities, allowing them to test their tools in a practical environment simulating cinematic work.
Application Conditions
Applicants must hold Egyptian nationality or reside in Egypt, and be at least 18 years old at the time of application. They must possess previous acting experience through at least one short film, play, or any other performance work. Accepted participants commit to attending all workshop sessions and related programs.
Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the festival’s official website by sending the full name, WhatsApp number, a biography of up to 150 words, and a link to a one-minute acting scene, prior to the application deadline on October 1, 2026. The full application form is available on the festival’s official website.
About Cairo International Film Festival
Founded in 1976, Cairo International Film Festival is one of the oldest film festivals in the Arab world and Africa, and the only Arab and African festival accredited in Category « A » by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). It is held annually under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture. Throughout its history, it has solidified its position as a major platform for Egyptian, Arab, and international cinema, combining film screenings with cultural dialogue, supporting the development of the cinema industry, and discovering new talents and projects.
About « Al-Warsha »
« Al-Warsha » is a company specializing in education, training, and talent development in the fields of arts and creative industries. It offers masterclasses and specialized training programs that combine knowledge with practical application, delivered by experts and professionals from within the industry. « Al-Warsha » aims to develop the skills of talents at various stages of their careers, connecting them with professional and practical experiences to help them develop their artistic tools and prepare for the demands of the industry
