The administration of Luxor African Film Festival (LAFF) has officially launched the call for entries for its sixth edition, taking place from 16 to 22 March 2017, from the bureau of the Egyptian Culture Ministry – the main sponsor of the festival. From 15 August until 15 December 2016, LAFF will receive films from African countries by African filmmakers except for the al-Husseiny Abou-Deif Freedom and Human Rights Competition which accepts films from all over the world.
Sayed Fouad, LAFF president, has revealed that Morocco is the country guest of honour at the sixth edition. Azza al-Husseiny, LAFF executive director added that the sixth edition will give tribute to Mauritanian director Abderrahmane Sissako, Egyptian director Youssry Nasrallah and Egyptian star Nelly Karim.
LAFF is organised by Independent Shabab Foundation with the support of the Egyptian ministries of Culture, Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Youth; The National Bank of Egypt; The Luxor Governorate and the Egyptian Film Syndicate.
For more information visit the LAFF website.
