Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the jury members of the International Critics’ Week Competition for its 47th edition, taking place from 11 to 20 November 2026, as the festival marks 50 years since its inaugural edition in 1976.
The announcement was made during the festival’s press conference, held at noon today, 11 October, at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile.
The jury members announced to date include cinematographer Frida Marzouk (Tunisia/France) and film editor Heba Othman (Egypt), bringing together diverse artistic expertise from different fields of filmmaking. The festival will announce the remaining jury members once the jury lineup has been finalized.
Cairo International Film Festival is one of the oldest and most prestigious film festivals in the Arab world and Africa. It is accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) as an international competitive film festival. Established in 1976, the festival is held annually under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture.
