Badr University in Cairo Launches the Second Annual Film Festival in Honor of the Late Actor Mostafa Fahmy
In the presence of a distinguished group of cinema and television stars—and under the patronage of Dr. Hassan El-Kalla, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Ashraf El-Shihy, President of Badr University in Cairo and former Minister of Higher Education, Prof. Dr. Wael Anany, Dean of The School of Filmmaking and Performing Arts, Prof. Dr. Ramy Binyamin, Vice Dean, and Dr. Ayman Abu El-Makarem, Festival President, inaugurated the second annual Badr University Student Film Festival.
This year’s edition is dedicated to the memory of the late actor Mostafa Fahmy, in tribute to his rich artistic legacy.
A special segment was dedicated to honoring the late actor Soliman Eid, recognizing his enduring legacy and contributions to the arts, with the presence of his son to receive the tribute on his behalf.
The opening ceremony featured a special musical performance by the Orchestra of the Higher Institute of Music – The Conservatoire, followed by an awards segment honoring a group of leading cinematic stars:
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Sherif Mounir
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Dalia El Behairy
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
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Mourad Makram
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Donia Abdel Aziz
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Islam Gamal
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Director of Photography Samir Farag
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Director of Photography Sameh Selim
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Director Ahmed Samir Farag
Members of the jury panel, headed by Professor Dr. Khaled Bahgat, were also honored. The panel included a selection of prominent artists and academics:
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Director Hani Lasheen
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Acclaimed director Omar Abdel Aziz
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Director of Photography Samir Farag
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Dr. Mohamed Shafik
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Dr. Farid El-Naqrashy
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Dr. Sanaa Hashem
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Dr. Tarek Rashad
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Dr. Laila Fakhry
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Dr. Mostafa Abu Khashab
The ceremony concluded with the announcement of the festival awards, which were presented as follows:
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Best Screenplay: Ibrahim Dandan – “Zahra”
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Best Directing: Amr Fikry – “What Happens in Nadine’s Life”
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Best Cinematography: Tarek Abdullah – “Matchstick”
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Best Film: Ahmed Essam – “Out of the City”
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Best Animated Film: Bilal Abu Samra – “Sea”
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Special Jury Award: Maya Sibahi – “Matchstick”
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Excellence in Acting Award: Miran Abdel Wareth – “What Happens in Nadine’s Life”
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Excellence in Acting Award (2): Child actor Hamza Haitham – “Mabrouk Ma Galak”
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Excellence in Cinematography: Hassan El-Zanati – “What Happens in Nadine’s Life”
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Excellence in Directing: Islam Abdel-Gawad – “Mabrouk Ma Galak”
The event was concluded by a screening of the film; “Matchstick”, produced by The School of Filmmaking and Performing Arts and directed by Maya Sibahi.
