6th of October International Media Production Festival in July 2025
We are pleased and honored to have you participate in the first edition of the 6th of October Media Production Festival in July 2025 for student graduation projects or amateur works, media content creators and independent filmmakers.
The Faculty of Media and Communication Arts at 6th of October University is launching a media production festival in its first edition this July. This initiative comes within the framework of the interest of the Faculty of Media and Communication Arts and 6th of October University in cultural, academic and societal interaction and cooperation between the college and its counterparts in Egypt and around the world.
The festival aims to encourage students from Egyptian, African and international universities to produce high-quality graduation projects through constructive competition. The festival also contributes to celebrating excellence in creativity and innovation in media production for amateurs, independent media content producers and creators, in addition to independent filmmakers. The festival also provides opportunities for exchanging ideas and experiences between media colleges inside and outside Egypt and showcasing the latest trends and innovations in various media fields.
Competitions include:
* Print and digital press categories include:
1-Print press.
2-Printed magazine.
3-Website.
4-Mobile phone applications.
5-Journalistic production using artificial intelligence techniques.
* Radio and television categories include:
1-Radio program.
2-TV program.
3-Radio news bulletin.
4-TV news bulletin.
5-Drama.
6-Animation and graphics.
7-Film or documentary.
8-Music video.
9-Radio and television production using artificial intelligence.
* Advertising categories include:
1-Print advertising.
2-Radio advertising.
3-TV advertising.
4-Production of an advertisement using artificial intelligence.
Rules and conditions:
•Participation in modern production from the years 2023-2024-2025
•Participation in graduation projects from Egypt is through colleges.
• Participation in graduation projects from outside Egypt shall be through colleges or individuals (students) themselves, or any member of the work team with proof of the participant's identity and written approval from other members of the work team to prove their approval to participate in the festival. • Participation of amateurs, media content makers, and independent filmmakers shall be through any member of the work team with proof of the participant's identity and written approval from other members of the work team to prove their approval to participate in the festival.
• The production language must be Arabic or English, and the production in a language other than Arabic or English must be accompanied by an English translation or commentary or dubbed in English.
• Colleges and individuals may participate in more than one competition and in more than one production, and each production has a fee.
• The applicant agrees that the festival will use the advertisement, poster, still images, and promotional materials when submitting, selecting, and nominating.
• The project submitter must have produced the project himself or own the rights or have permission from the content owner to submit the production to the festival.
• Subscription fees are non-refundable.
• The project cannot be withdrawn after the official announcement of the selection.
• The festival is not responsible for travel, accommodation and all other expenses.
Fees:
• Graduation projects for Egyptian students are exempt from fees in the festival competitions.
Submission:
Please send an email with the submission including a Google Drive link to the Faculty of Media and Communication Arts, 6th of October University - Email:
[email protected]
Including the name of the faculty or university or the work team members or the name of the content creator or amateur or independent filmmaker and the mobile phone number and for non-Egyptians a copy of the passport and university card and the written approval of the work team members to participate in the festival or submit a flash drive containing the works to the Secretariat of the Dean of the Faculty of Media and Communication Arts, at the faculty building, 6th of October University
Awards:
The awards for each category of the competitions are divided into three centers:
First, second and third.
Dates and Deadlines:
• Applications open on January 20, 2025
• Deadline for submissions is June 20, 2025
• Awards Ceremony will be held in July 2025
Sponsorship:
The festival offers various sponsorship opportunities to suit any budget and welcomes sponsors from Egypt and abroad.
Contact Us:
For any questions about the festival, email us at