Ismailia International Film Festival for documentary and short films takes place every year in Ismailia (Egypt) to promote an intercultural dialogue for a deeper understanding of others by presenting their creative works to the audience and to encourage filmmakers of documentary and short films to continue.

Organizers: The Ministry of Culture - Egyptian Film Center -Ismailia Governorate.

Aims : Ismailia International Film Festival for documentaryand short films takes place every year in Ismailia (Egypt) to promote an intercultural dialogue for a deeper understanding of others by presenting their creative works to the audience and to encouragefilmmakers of documentary and short films.
The Festival Sections:
The Competitions:
- Long Documentary Films competition [more than 60 min]
- Short Documentary Films competition [maximum 60 min.]
- Short Feature Films competition [Maximum 60 min.]
- Experimental short films competition
- Animation Films [Cartoon - Puppets - Computer Graphics
Non - Competitive Sections:
- Out of Competition
- Tribute
- Focus
- Retrospective
- Others




Seminars:
The Festival organizes encounters and debates between film-makers and the audience, journalists and professionals.