January 2023 – March 2023; funded by Landscapes of Hope, in partnership with Film Geographies and Metafilmes, in collaboration with Nature Conservation Egypt (NCE).
A series of short films made by young residents of al-Khalifa neighbourhood in Historic Cairo, reflecting on the presence of nature within their urban neighbourhood.
During their two-week mid-year school break in 2023, the young filmmakers got acquainted with urban wildlife guided by various field visits inside and outside the neighbourhood. Through conceptualising, drafting, and shooting these short films on their phones, al-Khalifa youth share their relationship with their district’s natural and urban heritage.
The films won 1st place in the audio-visual media category of the UIA Golden Cubes Golden Cubes Awards 2023.
Watch the films in the series here
January 2023 – March 2023; funded by Landscapes of Hope, in partnership with Film Geographies and Metafilmes, in collaboration with Nature Conservation Egypt (NCE).
A series of short films made by young residents of al-Khalifa neighbourhood in Historic Cairo, reflecting on the presence of nature within their urban neighbourhood.
During their two-week mid-year school break in 2023, the young filmmakers got acquainted with urban wildlife guided by various field visits inside and outside the neighbourhood. Through conceptualising, drafting, and shooting these short films on their phones, al-Khalifa youth share their relationship with their district’s natural and urban heritage.
The films won 1st place in the audio-visual media category of the UIA Golden Cubes Golden Cubes Awards 2023.
Watch the films in the series here
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