Film My Design Launches 3rd Edition Celebrating Design & Humanity
Explore how Film My Design 2024 weaves human values into design and cinema, spotlighting creative futures and diverse perspectives.
In a world where the lines between the physical and digital realms are increasingly blurred, the significance of design becomes ever more profound. Running from October 3rd to 12th, the third edition of Film My Design - a Cairo-based film festival dedicated to documenting the journeys of design—explores this theme with a focus on ‘Designing Our Lives for a Better Future’ at Zawya Cinema in Downtown Cairo.
Design, far from being confined to aesthetics, plays a transformative role in shaping our environments and lives in unexpected ways. Our values, narratives, and collective aspirations—no matter how subtle—are woven into the very fabric of the spaces we inhabit. These elements shape the future being constructed, whether consciously or not.
Film My Design not only highlights the importance of embedding human values and ethical principles into design to avoid disastrous consequences but also celebrates the diversity, creativity, and innovation that propel our lives forward.
From the towering buildings that define our city skylines to the smartphones connecting people across oceans, every facet of design reflects human creativity, resilience, and our shared drive to envision better worlds. This vision will unfold through a carefully curated selection of films, interactive experiences, masterclasses, panel discussions, and city tours that bring Cairo’s dynamic design scene to life.
This year’s festival includes eight distinct sections, with a special segment titled ‘Cinema of Exile: The Other Perspectives on Reclaiming Palestine.’ Dedicated to amplifying hope and fostering unity, this section features a curated trilogy of films that underline our shared humanity and the power of cinema as a tool for global solidarity.
Section 01: Design in Living
The films and discussions featured in this section tackle crucial themes of sustainability, inclusivity, and social responsibility, encouraging us to reflect on the far-reaching impact of our creative decisions.
A Terrible Beauty
By Iram Ghufran
Friday 04 Oct.
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Cambium
By Maddi Barber & Marina Lameir
Wednesday 09 Oct.
7:30 - 9:30 pm
A Journey into Architecture Archives
By George Arbid
Saturday 05 Oct.
7:30 - 9:15 pm
A Plan for Paradise
By Kati Juurus
Saturday 05 Oct.
4:30 - 7:00 pm
Green Over Gray
By Francesca Molteni & Mattia Colombo
Saturday 05 Oct.
6:30 - 8:15 pm
TerraForma
By Kevin Brennan & Laurence Durkin
Sunday 06 Oct.
4:30 - 6:35 pm
Fashion Reimagined
By Becky Hutner
Monday 07 Oct.
7:30 - 10:00 pm
Sukwan’s Island
By Perihan Incegöz & Jonathan Tremblay
Sunday 06 Oct.
7:00 - 9:15 pm
Bawa’s Garden
By Clara Kraft Isono
Sunday 06 Oct.
4:30 - 6:45 pm
I Didn’t See You There
By Reid Davenport
Friday 11 Oct.
5:30 - 7:45 pm
Iraq’s Invisible Beauty
By Jurgen Buedts & Sahim Omar Kalifa
Saturday 12 Oct.
4:30 - 7:00
Section 02: Design in Film
This section delves into the artistry of cinematic craftsmanship, where each film is more than just a story—it's a meticulously designed creation.
I Thought I Was Going to Make a Poetic Film With My Brother
By Ahmed Al-Kayal
Tuesday 08 Oct.
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Pictures of Ghosts
By Kleber Mendonça Filho
Sunday 06 Oct.
7:00 - 8:45 pm
Waiting for Gaza
By Guillaume Kozakiewiez
Saturday 05 Oct.
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Section 03: Design in Motion
This section explores the fusion of design, animation, video production, and technology, encompassing a range of applications, including short and long-form 2D and 3D animations, stop motion, and motion graphics.
Boolean Vivarium
By Nicolas Bailleul
Friday 11 Oct.
8:00 - 10:30 pm
Johnny & Me
By Katrin Rothe
Thursday 10 Oct.
9:00 - 10:45 pm
Dounia and the Princess of Aleppo
By Marya Zarif & André Kadi
Friday 04 Oct.
5:30 - 8:00 pm
Section 04: Film My Design Co-Lab
Five locally produced short films will have their world premiere at the festival as part of the Film My Design Co-Lab program (2022-2023), formerly known as the Emerging Local Talents program. This 7-month, workshop-based mentorship initiative brought together carefully selected aspiring designers and filmmakers to collaborate and respond to the program's theme, 'Mission Green,' addressing environmental and climate change challenges in Egypt through the perspectives of design, architecture, and urban life.
Section 05: Spotlight on Palestine
This program section, titled 'Cinema of Exile: The Other Perspectives on Reclaiming Palestine,' seeks to highlight global viewpoints advocating for change and Palestinian rights through the powerful mediums of visual storytelling and cinema.
A House in Jerusalem
By Muayad Alayan
Wednesday 09 Oct.
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Lyd
By Rami Younis & Sarah Ema Friedland
Monday 07 Oct.
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Fadia’s Tree
By Sarah Beddington
Friday 11 Oct.
8:00 - 10:30 pm
Section 06: Short Films Programs
The short film programs offer a curated selection from the festival’s three key focus areas: Design in Living, Design in Film, and Design in Motion. Each program presents a unique exploration and interpretation of the festival’s overarching theme, 'Designing Our Lives for a Better Future,' ranging from deeply personal stories to broader collective experiences.
The Fabric of Existence: A Multifaceted Exploration
Our Uniform
By Yegane Moghaddam
Monday 07 Oct.
9:30 - 10:45 pm
Square The Circle
By Hanna Hovitie
Monday 07 Oct.
9:30 - 10:45 pm
Behind the Sun
By Bentley Brown
Monday 07 Oct.
9:30 - 10:45 pm
Hardly Working
By Total Refusal
Monday 07 Oct.
9:30 - 10:45 pm
Fractured Futures: A Dare Look into the Abyss
Gazing...Unseeing
By Mohamed Abdelkarim
Friday 04 Oct.
8:00 - 9:00 pm
SOW
By Agostina Ravazzola
Friday 04 Oct.
8:00 - 9:00 pm
The Moon Also Rises
By Yuyan Wang
Friday 04 Oct.
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Flatastic
By Alice Saey
Friday 04 Oct.
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Lost & Found: Echoes of What We Know
Bluebird in the Wind
By Ellis Kayin Chan
Wednesday 9 Oct.
9:30 - 10:45 pm
I Come from the Sea
By Feyrouz Serhal
Wednesday 9 Oct.
9:30 - 10:45 pm
As I Open My Eyes
Ghazzal Abdullah
Wednesday 9 Oct.
9:30 - 10:45 pm
Zoo
By Tariq Rimawi
Wednesday 9 Oct.
9:30 - 10:45 pm
As If No Misfortune Had Occurred in the Night
By Larissa Sansour & Søren Lind
Wednesday 9 Oct.
9:30 - 10:45 pm
On the Edge of Battle: With(in) and With(out)
Lick a Wound
By Nathan Ghali
Tuesday 08 Oct.
9:30 -11:00 pm
A Beautiful Excuse for A Deadly Sin
By Hashim Sharaf
Tuesday 08
Oct. 9:30 -11:00 pm
Closure
By Mooney Abu Samra
Tuesday 08 Oct.
9:30 -11:00 pm
3350 KM
By Sara Kontar
Tuesday 08 Oct.
9:30 -11:00 pm
Shifting Grounds: Landscape in Transition
In Praise of Slowness
By Hicham Gardaf
Sunday 06 Oct.
9:30 - 10:45 pm
When the Mountain Rumbles
By Alba Bresolí
Sunday 06 Oct.
9:30 - 10:45 pm
Aralkum
By Mila Zhluktenko & Daniel Asadi Faezi
Sunday 06 Oct.
9:30 - 10:45 pm
Dreams in Motion: An Odyssey into the Human Spirit
Madeleine
By Raquel Sancinetti
Friday 11 Oct.
5:30 - 7:45 pm
To You
By Wafa Lazhari
Friday 11 Oct.
5:30 - 7:45
The Tornado Outside
By Maria Tomazou
Friday 11 Oct.
5:30 - 7:45
DUCK
By Rachel Maclean
Friday 11 Oct.
5:30 - 7:45
Fragments of Hope: From Ashes to Eden
Neighbour Abdi
By Douwe Dijkstra
Saturday 05 Oct.
9:30 - 10:45 pm
Shafāfiyyāh
By Batoul Faour
Saturday 05 Oct.
9:30 - 10:45 pm
Section 07: Motion Design Exhibition
Film My Design festival is hosting the first travel edition of the Design in Motion (DEMO) festival in Egypt, showcasing over 400 motion design works by regional and international designers and artists.
Section 08: VR Screening
This section features a selection of virtual reality films, providing immersive and interactive experiences for the audience.
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