Zawya Cinema and Distribution

Zawya is a Cairo-based independent cinema platform with a mission to showcase and circulate quality films. Following six successful editions of the Panorama of the European Film, Zawya Cinema was established in March 2014 as one of the first independent cinemas in Egypt, aiming to fill a much-needed gap in Cairos cinematic and cultural scene. With a program split between theatrical releases and curated programs, Zawya screens a diverse selection of films from across the globe, varying from feature films, shorts, documentaries, to experimental works and retrospectives. Zawyas program also focuses on local independent films to encourage and promote the work of young Egyptian and Arab filmmakers across different platforms. In addition to its regular program, Zawya organizes two annual film festivals: the Panorama of the European Film and Zawya Shorts. In 2015, Zawya launched its distribution arm, aiming to create an alternative distribution model bridging the gap between independent f...