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Al Janahi Joins “A Programmer’s Guide to the Galaxy” Discussion at Manassat Film Festival
Invited by the 10th edition of Manassat Film Festival, Nawaf Al Janahi will be part of a panel discussion titled “A Programmer’s Guide to the Galaxy” that will unpack patterns across film, media and art, reading them as reflections of our present moment. The session will take place at Zawya Cinema in Cairo (Egypt) on 23 May 2026. For more information, click here.
Gulf News Interviews Nawaf Al Janahi at DIFC Art Nights
Manjusha Radhakrishnan from Gulf News interviewed Nawaf Al Janahi at DIFC Art Nights last week. They spoke about the UAE’s strength, the Emirati film production scene, and Cineolio’s mission of promoting short films and expanding their audience reach internationally. Watch the full interview on this link.
Cineolio in the 41st Edition of Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market
Led by Nawaf Al Janahi, Cineolio is officially part of the 41th edition of Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market, which will be held from 2 to 5 February 2026. This is the fourth participation for the company in the most important short film market in the world.
Al Janahi Joins Panel Discussion About Series Production in MENA Region
Invited by Dubai Films and Games Commission, Nawaf Al Janahi will be part of a panel discussion titled “The Future of Series Production in MENA” that will take place in Dubai on 30 January 2026. This session is part of an intensive creative-development lab in Dubai designed for producers and screenwriters from across the MENA region, organized by Dubai Films and Games Commission and the National Film and Television School (NFTS), working in partnership with Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios.