Under
the patronage of Dr. Ahmed Al-Ansary, Governor of Fayoum, and Prof. Yasser
Magdy Hatata, President of Fayoum University, Prof. Assem El-Essawy, Vice
President of the University for Community Service and Environmental
Development, and Prof. Sherif El-Attar, Vice President of the University for
Education and Student Affairs, inaugurated the Student Film Competition. This
competition is part of the second edition of the Fayoum International Film
Festival for Environmental and Contemporary Arts, held in cooperation with the
Ministries of Culture, Local Development, and Environment, the Fayoum
Governorate, and Fayoum University. The inauguration was attended by Dr.
Mohamed El-Touny, Deputy Governor of Fayoum; Prof. Wael Tobar, General
Coordinator of Student Activities; many faculty members; artist Ahmed Magdy,
the festival's artistic advisor; artist Ahmed Fathy, a member of the student
film jury; Mr. Sayed Abdel-Khalek, the festival director; and a number of
artists, media figures, and conference organizers. The event took place on
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in the university's Grand Celebration Hall.
Artist
Ahmed Magdy emphasized the importance of student participation in these
artistic events and showcasing their creative ideas. He called for the
necessity of training and developing them, supporting talented students, and
opening new horizons for them to launch their careers and excel.
For his
part, artist Ahmed Fathy praised the organization of the festival in Fayoum
Governorate, which is characterized by its artistic and cultural diversity and
boasts numerous heritage sites. He urged students to continue working,
learning, and believing in their abilities to achieve their goals.
It is
worth noting that Fayoum University is the academic partner for the festival's
activities, stemming from its role and commitment to supporting students and
cultivating a new generation capable of expressing themselves and their
community. This is achieved through offering free training workshops covering
cinematography, editing, and directing, in addition to advanced workshops led
by prominent filmmakers. The current edition of the festival has allocated
financial prizes to support students and young filmmakers, a step that
strengthens the establishment of the film industry in local communities, moving
away from traditional artistic centralization.
It
should be noted that the festival continues until November 30, and features 22
student films competing in a special festival program, in addition to a
competition for feature films and short films.
