Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) has appointed Andrew Mohsen as its new Artistic Director, replacing Marianne Khoury who stepped down from the role earlier this year.
Mohsen, who has been part of the festival’s programming team since 2023, officially takes up the role today, and will lead the creation of the selection for the ninth edition place, running from October 15 to 23, 2026.
“We are thrilled to see Andrew take on this leadership role,” said Amr Mansi, Co-founder and Executive Director of GFF. ”
“Since he joined us, Andrew has shown an incredible instinct for discovering powerful stories and a clear understanding of our festival’s identity. Promoting him to Artistic Director is a testament to our belief in his vision and our commitment to the future of Egyptian and international cinema.”
Mohsen joined the festival as a Senior Programmer in 2023 and was
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