The Chamber of Cinema Industry is the first Egyptian entity concerned with preserving film copyrights, protecting film distribution, and verifying film ownership, distribution, and exploitation.
The Chamber of Cinema Industry was established by Ministerial Decree No. 458 of 1947 on 17 September 1947, and published in the Official Gazette No. 89 issued on 25 September 1947. Its purpose is to look after the common interests of establishments permanently established in Egypt that are engaged in the film industry and to represent this industry before the public authorities.
On 15 October 1960, the Minister of Industry issued Decree No. 486 of 1960 establishing the Chamber, However, he changed his mind about its establishment, and on 3 March 1973, Minister of Industry Decree No. 203 of 1972 was issued to establish the Chamber of Cinema Industry, in addition to the other industrial chambers affiliated with the Federation of Egyptian Industries.
The Chamber of Cinema Industry serves as an umbrella organisation covering all aspects of the Egyptian film industry and provides a range of services that contribute to the organisation and development of this long-standing industry.
Protecting the distribution of Egyptian films
The Chamber of Cinema Industry provides services to protect the distribution of Egyptian films inside and outside Egypt.
It issues the necessary certificates to protect the rights of Egyptian films.
It opens a file for each film through rights and ownership distribution documents.
It combats piracy and prosecutes violators.
Organising film screenings
The Chamber of Cinema Industry provides services for organising film screenings, including video and satellite screenings.
It sets rules and conditions for screening films in cinemas.
It determines film ticket prices.
It supervises film screenings at film festivals.
Resolving disputes between members
The Chamber of Cinema Industry provides services to resolve disputes that arise between its members.
It forms committees to investigate complaints submitted by members.
It issues decisions to resolve disputes between members.
Intervening with the authorities to overcome obstacles hindering the industry
The Chamber of Cinema Industry provides services to intervene with the authorities to overcome obstacles hindering the film industry.
It represents the film industry before government agencies.
It demands the rights of the film industry and protects its interests.
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Production Division
Distribution and Exhibition Division
Laboratories and Studios Division
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Film Industry Chamber
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Film Industry Chamber
1195 Corniche El Nil, Boulaq El Dakrour, Cairo Governorate
