Content overview: “El Gouna Film Festival Reveals Third CineGouna Emerge Cohort: Five Rising Arab Filmmakers ”. Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival has unveiled the third cohort of its CineGouna Emerge Rising Stars program, spotlighting five emerging talents from across the Arab world. The selected filmmakers are Egyptian director Abdallah Dnewar, Saudi Arabian writer-director Razan AlSoghayer, Palestinian filmmaker Omar Rammal, Palestinian Jordanian director-producer Asmahan Bkerat, and Syrian director of photography, editor, and director Rama Abdi. The program is designed to support and elevate promising voices in Arab cinema, providing them with industry access, mentorship, and networking opportunities during the festival.
This year’s cohort reflects the region’s diverse storytelling traditions, from Saudi Arabia’s evolving film scene to the rich Palestinian narrative landscape. By nurturing these talents, El Gouna aims to strengthen the Arab film industry and foster cross-border collaboration. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.