Founded in 2015, the Alexandria Short Film Festival (ASFF) is an annual cinematic event organized by the “Art Circle Foundation”. Located in the heart of Alexandria—the pearl of the Mediterranean—the festival serves as a cultural bridge connecting independent filmmakers with a passionate and diverse audience.
In a milestone achievement that cements its global standing, the Alexandria Short Film Festival is officially designated as an Academy Award® Qualifying Festival. This prestigious status grants the festival’s top-winning films eligibility to submit for consideration in the Short Film categories of the annual Oscars®.
Since its inception, ASFF has been dedicated to providing a free and independent platform for emerging filmmakers and visual storytellers to showcase their creativity. The festival highlights exceptional contemporary Arab, regional, and international short cinema across various categories, including Narrative, Documentary, and Animation.
Hypatia, philosopher and astronomer, has been considered the first woman in history to make a name as a famous mathematician – and also as the first scientist assassinated by religious extremists In his Historia Ecclesiastica, Socrates wrote: “There was a woman in Alexandria named Hypatia, the daughter of the philosopher Theon. She was adept at collecting all contemporary sciences, which made her superior to all contemporary philosophers, as she presented her interpretations and philosophical explanations, especially Plato’s philosophy, to her disciples who came from all regions. In addition to her extreme modesty, she did not like to appear in public. Nevertheless, she stood before the city’s judges and rulers without losing her humble and solemn disposition, which distinguished her from others, and which earned her the respect and appreciation of all. The governor of the city (Orestes) was at the forefront of those who held her in great respect.
To remain a leading global cinematic platform that celebrates innovation and artistic diversity, while elevating short filmmaking as a powerful medium for human expression and cultural exchange.
Empowering next-generation directors and independent filmmakers by giving their work global recognition and opportunities.