The Acting Professions Syndicate took part on Monday in a press conference to disclose the details of the first edition of the Cairo Drama Festival (CDF).
The press conference was attended by celebrities such as Yehia El-Fakharany, Ahmed El Sakka, Dalia El Behairy, Mohamed Mamdouh, director Tamer Mohsen, Naglaa Badr, Ashraf Zaki, Ihab Fahmy, Ayman Azab, Nihal Anbar, and Mohsen Ahmed.
It is chaired by veteran Egyptian actor Yehia El-Fakharany and organized by the pod company.
The festival’s jury members consist of Sabrien, Ahmed El-Sakka, Mohamed Mamdouh, director Tamer Mohsen, critic Khairiya Al-Bashlawi, director of photography Mohsen Ahmed, Rageh Daoud, Hatem Hafez, and Medhat Al-Kashef.
The committee examins the Ramadan TV series to select the best actor, best actress, best director, best picture, best score, best series, and best writer.
During the press conference, El Fakharany stressed on the need of returning the spirit to TV festivals and his happiness at the state's enthusiasm for this festival and with the jury members.
The acclaimed actor noted that drama in Egypt is necessary and shared his hope the festival grows every year.
"It is Egypt’s right and duty to present this festival. This is the zero edition because we are experimenting with it. We are ambitious to have a global section for dramas like Netflix in Egypt," he added.
In line with the direction of Egypt Vision 2030 to focus on art and culture as one of Egypt’s power pillars, the festival is scheduled to be held annually on September 21.
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