It is a touring international short films festival which is the 1st of its kind in the MENA region merging the filmmaking, arts sector and the health worlds through a unique cinematic experience. Medfest Egypt was founded in 2017, screening a selection of high quality/award winning films raising questions about their social shadows followed by workshops and discussions with a selected panel of experts from the filmmaking world and the healthcare world.

MedFest Egypt Open Call for Film Submissions – 7th Edition: Transitions
Life is a series of transitions—moments of change that shape who we are.
In cinema, transitions create meaning and connection, bridging scenes and emotions. As we navigate personal and collective transitions, health—both physical and psychological—plays a vital role, influencing how we heal, adapt, and grow.

This year, MedFest Egypt explores Transitions as a universal theme, inviting audiences to journey through films that capture transformation, growth, and resilience while reflecting on the profound impact of health on life’s most pivotal moments.
We’re looking for short films that explore the many forms of transitions—whether sudden or gradual, negative or positive, or centered around acceptance and denial. These transitions can be depicted in the pre-transition, during transition, or post-transition stages, including but not limited to:
- Major Life Changes: Career shifts, post-education journeys, and aging—these transitions redefine purpose and direction, often involving both challenges and new opportunities.

- Health-Related Transitions: Diagnosis, recovery, body changes, and mental health journeys, highlighting the emotional struggles and shifts toward healing or adaptation.

- Emotional Transitions: Personal and relational transformations—marriage, divorce, family dynamics, and individual growth, unfolding through different phases of change.

- Societal Transitions: Migration, war, pandemics, and environmental changes, creating collective and individual shifts that reshape identities and ways of life.

We welcome films that touch on these ideas—or go beyond them! We’re excited to see creative perspectives that explore any type of transition that’s meaningful to you.
All genres and production years are welcome. The films should NOT exceed 20 minutes.

ميدفست مصر – الدعوة المفتوحة لتقديم الأفلام: الدورة السابعة
“محطات”

حياتنا عبارة عن محطات, كل محطة بتلعب دور في صحتنا الجسدية والنفسية, وبتغير فينا بأشكال مختلفة, فيه تغيير بنقبله, وفيه اللي بتنأقلم معاه, وفيه اللي بننكر إنه حصل

في الأفلام, النقلات بين المشاهد تعتبر محطات, بتتصاعد فيها الأحداث وتتطور الشخصيات وكل نقلة بتخلق معنى جديد ومشاعر مختلفة.

السنة دي، ميدفست مصر بتدعوكم أننا نكتشف محطات التغيير في حياتنا — سواء كانت مفاجئة أو تدريجية، إيجابية أو سلبية من خلال الأفلام اللي ممكن تكون بتاخدنا في رحلة سواء قبل، خلال، أو بعد التغيير.

لو فيلمك بيتكلم عن :
تغيرات شخصية: تغييرات في الحياة المهنية، ما بعد الدراسة، التقدّم في العمر، وإعادة تعريف الأولويات.
تغيرات صحية: التشخيص، التعافي، التغيرات الجسدية والنفسية، والتكيف مع الحالة الصحية.
تغيرات عاطفية: العلاقات اللي بتتغير—الزواج، الطلاق، الأسرة، أو اكتشاف الذات من منظور جديد.
تغيرات مجتمعية: الهجرة، الحرب، الأوبئة، التغيرات البيئية، وتأثيرها على الأفراد والمجتمعات.
او التغيير من منظورك انت كصانع أفلام قدم فيلمك!
تفاصيل التقديم

✅ نقبل كل الأفلام القصيرة: روائي وتسجيلي و تحريك
✅ مدة الفيلم لا تتجاوز 20 دقيقة
✅ آخر موعد للتقديم: 9 مايو
🎬 تاريخ المهرجان: سبتمبر

ميدفست مصر هو أول مهرجان سينمائي متنقل في الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا، بيجمع بين السينما والصحة، وبيوفر مساحة لصُنّاع الأفلام لعرض أعمالهم والتفاعل مع الجمهور

Awards & Prizes

- Best Film
- Best Egyptian Film
- Special Mention
- First Work Award
- Audience Award

Rules & Terms

Medfest Eg apply policies and procedures to prevent and address fraud, bribery, and corruption. These policies are essential to maintain the integrity of the festival, protect stakeholders' interests, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. While the specifics may vary depending on the festival's size and structure, here are some common policies and procedures that film festivals might adopt:
Anti-Fraud Policy: An anti-fraud policy outlines the festival's commitment to preventing fraudulent activities, including misappropriation of funds, financial misreporting, and other deceptive practices. It may include guidelines for handling financial transactions, expense reporting, and vendor management to mitigate the risk of fraud.

Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy: This policy is designed to prevent bribery and corruption both within the festival's internal operations and in its relationships with external parties, such as filmmakers, sponsors, and suppliers. It may address gifts and hospitality, conflicts of interest, and interactions with public officials.

Conflict of Interest Policy: A conflict of interest policy helps identify and manage situations where individuals involved in the festival might have personal interests that could influence their decision-making. This policy typically requires disclosure of potential conflicts and appropriate actions to mitigate them.

Training and Awareness: Educating all festival staff, volunteers, and stakeholders about fraud, bribery, and corruption prevention is crucial. Training sessions raise awareness, reinforce policies, and empower individuals to recognize and report any suspicious activities.

Compliance Monitoring: Medfest Eg conducts regular internal audits and reviews to assess compliance with policies, identify potential risks, and make improvements as needed.

Code of Conduct: A comprehensive code of conduct sets ethical standards for all individuals associated with the festival. It covers expected behaviors, ethical decision-making, and adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

Enforcement and Disciplinary Actions: Clear guidelines regarding disciplinary actions for policy violations should be in place. This ensures that any confirmed instances of fraud, bribery, or corruption are met with appropriate consequences.