Celebrating IEFTA’s 6th year collaborating with El Gouna Film Festival’s CineGouna Platform

6 Years Celebration

Celebrating IEFTA’s 6th year collaborating with El Gouna Film Festival’s CineGouna Platform

The International Emerging Film Talent Association (IEFTA) marks its 6th year of partnership with the El Gouna Film Festival’s CineGouna Platform, reinforcing their commitment to identifying and supporting talented filmmakers from the MENA region. This year the event runs from 24th October – 4th November and IEFTA is sponsoring three significant awards that offer both financial backing and opportunities for further development, including the CGP & IEFTA Award, DAE Accelerator Award, and TFL Next Award.

IEFTA’s Contributions and Awards:

CineGouna Platform (CGP) & IEFTA Award

The CGP & IEFTA Award, sponsored by the CineGouna Platform in cooperation with IEFTA, grants a cash prize of €10,000. This award funded by the International Emerging Film Talent Foundation, aims to recognize and uplift filmmakers with promising projects, providing them with the funding needed to bring their creative visions to life. It is a testament to IEFTA’s ongoing dedication to helping emerging voices from the MENA region shine on the global stage.

DAE Accelerator Award

The DAE Accelerator Award awarded by the Documentary Association of Europe (DAE) in partnership with IEFTA, honors the Best Documentary Project. This award provides the winning filmmaker with an extensive package that includes a free European Film Market badge, a €1500 travel bursary sponsored by IEFTA, and a one-year free membership to DAE, as well as direct consultation with the DAE team at the Berlinale European Film Market and ongoing networking opportunities through IEFTA’s follow-up support.

TFL Next Award

IEFTA presents the TFL Next Award for Best Narrative Project in partnership with TorinoFilmLab. This award secures the winner a place in the 2025 online TFL NEXT Program, with the participation fee of €1700 covered by IEFTA. The TFL Next Program is known for its hands-on training and mentorship, providing the awardee with an invaluable opportunity to hone their skills and refine their narrative project in an immersive and supportive environment.

The CineGouna Platform is a creative hub for minds and markets, with the CineGouna brand consisting of a diverse range of industry-oriented programs created to support and empower Egyptian and Arab filmmakers supporting them in finding artistic and financial support.

More info?

For more information or to find out more about attending any of the events listed above, please email info@iefta.org