Programmer at Mounira Cinema
The French Institute in Egypt (Mounira) is launching a call for applications to find its next programmer for Mounira Cinema.
Mounira Cinema is a weekly event held every Monday at 7 PM in the auditorium (165 seats) of the French Institute of Egypt, catering to a wide and diverse audience (including French, Egyptian, and other nationalities; French, English and Arabic speakers). The Institute offers free screenings open to all, as part of its efforts to promote cultural accessibility. The goal is to highlight both egyptian and regional cinema as well as french cinema. Egypt and France are two significant cinematic nations, with many co-productions and partnerships established between them. Mounira Cinema’s programming reflects this dynamic, revolving around diverse and regularly updated thematic cycles.
For 2026, the French Institute of Egypt is calling for applications from Egyptian associations to design and coordinate the upcoming Mounira Cinema programming, scheduled every Monday from May 4th to July 13th, 2026; and from September 7th to December 14th (with breaks during the Cairo International Film Festival and the Panorama European Film Festival.)
Expectations:
- Design a cinematic program of 24 sessions, potentially including special guests for QnA (producer, director, actor, critic, sound engineer, etc.);
- Propose a rich programming schedule with a monthly theme;
- Prepare communication materials (texts and visuals with a clear graphic identity) ahead of the screenings and share these for the Institut’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, etc.), crosspost event communications, and create posters if needed;
- Coordinate and implement the programming in collaboration with the IFE teams and its partners;
- Be present to introduce the film beforehand and facilitate potential discussions after the screenings;
- Offer a varied program, featuring French, Egyptian or Arabic cinema and including different formats such as feature films, short films, hybrid sessions (workshops, Q&A sessions, etc.);
- The programmer can rely on the IF Cinéma platform for screening rights but is also expected to utilize their expertise and professional network to obtain other film rights.
Regarding film screening rights, the French Institute of Egypt holds screening rights for the following:
- The IF Cinéma catalog;
- The IFE may also allocate a budget for film rights, in which case candidates must include this in their budget proposal.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Experience in developing projects in the cinema/audiovisual field;
- Fluency in French and/or English and Arabic;
- Applications must be submitted by an association;
- Active social media presence and community engagement.
Practical Information:
- Application period: from February 18th, to March 17th, 2026.
- Results announcement: End of March 2026.
- Contract duration: From May 4th to July 13th, 2026; and from September 7th to December 14th.
- Compensation: 3,000 EGP per session (includes film curation, presentation, communication, etc.); that’s a total of 72 000 EGP for 24 sessions (considering breaks during the Cairo International Film Festival and the Panorama European Film Festival)
- Additional potential budget for film rights: maximum 40,000 EGP.
Application requirements:
- A detailed application file, including a proposed film program from May 4th to July 13th, 2026; and from September 7th to December 14th, with a monthly theme, suggestions for guest speakers, and an idea for a graphic identity for communication;
- A link to the association’s social media pages;
- A portfolio (maximum 10 pages) showcasing previous artistic experiences in the field of cinema;
- The candidate’s contact information (email, phone number, and address);
- A projected budget;
- Any other relevant materials, such as a general presentation of the association and its activities.
Applications must be submitted before March 17, 2026
By email to: culture@ifegypte.com
With the subject line: CINEMA de MOUNIRA
Applications can be written in French or English.
